By Months: Mihkel Lees
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
10.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financing national defense and internal security, clearly differentiating between military defense and civil protection. They utilize specific terminology within the context of the budget and budget strategy, referencing cabinet discussions and the constraints on the state's purse strings. The expertise is primarily focused on the analysis of national priority setting.
09.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of crisis preparedness, civil protection, and the systematization of legislation. This expertise is substantiated by a detailed analysis of the four main amendments to the draft bill, including the establishment of a unified framework and the concretization of the role of local authorities. The expertise is further supported by a reference to previous experience as Deputy Mayor of Tartu.
06.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound competence in European Union law (directives) and its transposition into Estonian law, referencing specific regulations and statutes. Their knowledge of the procedural proceedings of the Riigikogu Social Affairs Committee is particularly robust, including meeting dates, participants, and detailed voting results. In their presentation, they rely on the positions of experts from various ministries and the Department of Public Health.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates interest in the topics of administrative efficiency (reducing bureaucracy) and environmental sustainability. They are capable of connecting these two subjects within the context of future political proposals. Technical terminology or data that would suggest deep professional expertise is absent.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public health and the interpretation of scientific data, citing studies compiled on the Health Board's website. They use specific statistics regarding the lack of physical activity among children, noting that less than half get sufficient exercise (at least 60 minutes a day).
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of the social security and family benefits sector, clearly differentiating between the flaws of the old survivor's pension system and the benefits of the new survivor's allowance. He uses specific financial data (e.g., 186 euros vs 345 euros) and statistics (nearly 90% of the target group benefits) to justify the necessity of the change.
02.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority in the regulation of European Union law harmonization, product safety, and accreditation activities. They utilize technical terminology and provide detailed information concerning the procedural progress, technical amendments, and the rationale for postponing the effective date. This expertise is further evident in the consideration given to stakeholder feedback (such as the Estonian Forensic Science Institute) and the preparation requirements of the Estonian Accreditation Centre.
12.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise on topics relevant to the Economic Committee, particularly concerning regulations on standardization, accreditation, and cybersecurity. Technical examples, such as internet-connected refrigerators and specific password requirements, are used to clarify the necessity of product conformity assessment. Concrete figures regarding accreditation fees (€300 and €100) and the number of clients are presented, indicating thorough preparation.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker exhibits a deep understanding of the social welfare sector, particularly concerning pension indexation, the funding structure of care homes, and the recent care reform. They utilize concrete statistical data (pension increase percentages, the reduction of the resident's co-payment from 80% to 50%) and reference their prior professional experience in the social sphere. Their expertise is directed toward offering detailed explanations of the draft legislation's effects.
10.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise regarding the financing of the social welfare sector and the care reform. Detailed data is utilized concerning expected savings (1.3–1.5 million euros) and the funds remaining for individuals living in care homes (e.g., 15% of income, 150 euros in Tartu). Furthermore, reference is made to the varying practices of local governments (LOAs) in covering the required co-payment.
06.2024
2 Speeches
Insufficient information.