By Plenary Sessions: Tõnis Lukas
Total Sessions: 81
Fully Profiled: 81
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding education funding and budget processes, referencing specific terminology such as the differentiation fund, RES, and the teachers' career model. He/She has personally studied the content of the budget protocol concluded between the government and the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities, demonstrating detailed knowledge of the status of the negotiations.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in the regulations of the Language Act and their application within the service sector and employment. Particular emphasis is placed on specific issues related to the proliferation of temporary agency labor and platform work, and the resulting obsolescence of existing requirements. The analysis is detailed, pointing to the necessity of monitoring language usage and persuading individuals to adopt these practices.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of language policy and linguistic correctness, stressing the protection of the Estonian language in matters of legal validity. To confirm this expertise, authorities such as Ülle Madise and Marju Lepajõgi are cited, who are regarded as staunch defenders of the integrity of the Estonian language.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Demonstrates deep knowledge of the organization of the education system, covering in detail salary funds, career models, admission processes for state gymnasiums, and the reorganization of schools for students with special educational needs (SEN). They are also an expert in matters concerning the legislation of language policy and cultural heritage (the Song and Dance Festivals), referencing the legislation of other Baltic states. They frequently speak on behalf of the Culture Committee, which underscores their role in this field.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of education legislation, particularly concerning the teachers' career model, qualifications, and salary coefficients (e.g., 1.1, 1.3, 0.9). They address detailed legal aspects, such as the legal basis for the differentiation fund and the significance of the regulatory level (a regulation issued by the minister versus one issued by the government). The situation of vocational education teachers and the complex problem of retaining young teachers in the system are highlighted separately.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the long-term social impacts of security issues and mass immigration, citing Sweden's negative experience (a shortage of prisons, a decline in the sense of security). He emphasizes the threat posed by international clan-based societies and criminal networks, which could expand into Estonia via Tartu Prison. He is also aware of the necessity of demanding reports and briefings from law enforcement agencies to properly assess security threats.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is an expert in cultural policy (especially the tradition of the Song and Dance Festival) and science funding. They utilize historical context (such as the genesis of bureaucracy within sports clubs) and provide detailed references to draft legislation and explanatory memoranda. They are well versed in the specifics of both UNESCO heritage and the proportions governing basic science funding. Furthermore, they are capable of explaining complex regulatory needs (e.g., pedagogical requirements in sports schools) and the crucial role of the explanatory memorandum in documenting agreed-upon compromises.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of pension systems and demographic challenges, referencing population policy measures and the labor shortage. To support their argument, they cite the Danish example of raising the retirement age to 70. Specific terms such as "controlled immigration" and "employment of retirement-age individuals" are utilized.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in military tactics, explaining the combined use of anti-personnel mines with anti-tank mines and their role in defending bridgeheads. He is also knowledgeable about the financial constraints of defense procurement and the cost of alternative weapon systems (aircraft, tanks). He uses technical terms such as "pre-mined fields" and preventing "flanking maneuvers."
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates strong competence in both language policy and education funding. He/She utilizes specific statistical data concerning non-speakers of the language in the labor market (80,000/20,000) and references specific regulatory issues within the taxi industry and platform work. In the education sector, he/she is well-versed in the details of budget processes (Ministry of Finance applications) and salary models (the differentiation fund, the minimum rate, the 120% target).
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of infrastructure planning, municipal cooperation, and urban sprawl. He/She employs specific terms like "urban sprawl" and "duplicated costs," explaining how a lack of coordination renders investments futile.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in education policy, particularly concerning the restructuring of the school network (models for state secondary schools/gymnasiums, distribution of administrative duties) and language issues within higher education. Specific data points are utilized (e.g., secondary schools with fewer than 100 students) alongside technical terminology (administrative contract, applied college), illustrating detailed knowledge of the reform's implementation aspects. Special emphasis is placed on statistics related to language requirements and the defense of doctoral dissertations.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the practical application of the education system, highlighting deficiencies in methodological materials used in kindergartens and grades 4–5, as well as the necessity of establishing separate study groups for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the process of amending the Language Act, the effect of immigration on the linguistic environment, and the need to reassess the standards of regional school networks (specifically vocational education in Ida-Viru County and Hiiumaa).
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of environmental law and compensation mechanisms, showing awareness of the specific nuances concerning private protected forests and natural sacred sites. They represent a specific interest group (the support group for natural sacred sites) and request precise definitions regarding the draft legislation, such as the threshold for what constitutes a "major investment."
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
High expertise in immigration and labor market regulations, accurately referencing the exact number of quota exceptions (13) and the salary coefficient for top specialists (1.5 times the average salary). Uses specific data regarding the salary level in Harju County (nearly 3,000 euros) and the number of employees not meeting language requirements (80,000). Demonstrates awareness of the connections between the education system and the labor market, although often considers criticism of the education system to be exaggerated.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of regional and population policy, treating them as fundamental state policies upon which everything else hinges. He highlights specific issues in rural areas (the road network, the school system, resident migration) and employs conceptual terms like the "snowball effect" and "Greater Tallinn" while describing the dangerous repercussions of centralization.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of cultural policy and folk culture, citing statistics on cultural participation and analyzing the impact of ticket prices on accessibility. They possess particularly thorough knowledge regarding the role of the association movement, the system of tax benefits for patronage, and the pyramid structure of the Song and Dance Celebration tradition. International examples (Slovenia, Iceland) concerning sports funding are also mentioned, along with the laws of Latvia and Lithuania governing the organization of the Song Celebration.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the subsidization of economic sectors and the rules of the market economy, focusing on the financing of energy storage facilities and wind farms. He uses terms like "subsidization" and "recovering the investment from the consumer." The expertise highlights the economic irrationality of state intervention.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of the international landscape, referencing Russia's active attempts to influence election outcomes. Particular emphasis is placed on their knowledge regarding the vulnerability of stateless individuals to manipulation and the handling of education and civil defense issues at the municipal level. They are an authority on the connection between integration and security.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in immigration policy and the organization of language instruction, citing specific data on the scope of adult language training and the number of employees who do not speak Estonian (80,000). He/She is well-versed in the current immigration rules and the regulations governing the inflow of skilled labor.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding labor immigration regulations, citing specific exceptions and salary coefficients (1.5 times the Estonian average). He/She explains employer motivation and market wage dynamics, using concrete examples of job positions and salary levels.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the education sector, particularly concerning the management structures and financial matters of schools for children with special educational needs, while expressing skepticism regarding the claimed savings of 300,000 euros. They are also familiar with the specifics of previous cuts (the 100,000 euro reduction in support for large families) and the implementation of the Language Act in new service sectors (taxi drivers, couriers). The speaker relies on these details to challenge the figures and justifications presented by the ministers.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding labor import regulations, referencing specific conditions such as quotas, exemptions, and the requirement for 1.5 times the average wage. They are also familiar with the long-term strategic plan (the 2035 plan) and topics concerning research and development (R&D). Technical terms (quota, 1.5 average wage) are utilized to argue that increasing the quota is unnecessary for bringing in specialists.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in the field of research and development funding, utilizing technical terms such as "core funding" and "sectoral funding." They are intimately familiar with previous political agreements and financing models, including the reallocation of funding to private legal entities. This expertise is grounded in knowledge of specific ministries (HTM, MKM) and historical policy shifts.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates an understanding of how voting rights affect local elections, citing the proportions of the electorate (25%, one third) in specific municipalities. Particular emphasis is placed on the direct role of local governments in national security—specifically, organizing shelters and logistics during a crisis—as well as addressing educational matters. The text also discusses integration deficiencies, highlighting the avoidance of citizenship acquisition and language studies.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense, focusing on developing the defense industry, accelerating the production of ammunition and drones, and addressing issues concerning the composition of the defense forces. Specific terminology, such as "defense industry park," is employed, and a concrete agreement valued at 1.6 billion euros is referenced. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the lengthy nature of planning processes and environmental protection requirements.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the organization and management of schools for children with special educational needs (SEN), citing specific institutions (Kiigemetsa, Raikküla) and their unique characteristics (e.g., residential facilities, specialized staff). The analysis covers the financial calculations presented by the ministry (a saving of 300,000 euros) and official circulars. Furthermore, the discussion addresses issues related to the phenomenon of inclusive education and the role of vocational training within the general education system.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding Russia's enduring foreign policy objectives and the military indoctrination occurring within its society, directly connecting this to the inevitability of defeat in the war. This expertise is focused on security and foreign policy analysis, underscoring the necessity of increasing defense expenditures.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding immigration and the workforce, utilizing specific terminology such as "economic refugees" and "cheap labor." He/She is aware of the role that reducing bureaucracy and maintaining the status of a digital state play in facilitating immigration, and questions whether this facilitation is limited solely to these aspects.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense, international security, and the financial planning of defense expenditures, citing their previous experience as Minister of Defense. Specific economic metrics (GDP percentage) are employed, and the positions and expectations of allies (the USA, Poland, Lithuania) are known.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demography and population statistics, citing "catastrophic numbers" and the sizes of generations. They also possess knowledge regarding the content of educational curricula and the shaping of societal attitudes, criticizing attempts to remove traditional family terms from the curriculum. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of a sense of security and the mental environment when forming a family.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the links between culture and tourism, culture funding classifications (specifically the leisure category), and budgetary processes. They highlight concrete examples of culture's contribution to domestic tourism (such as summer theaters, festivals, and cultural heritage sites) and are aware of the engagement levels of regional cultural stakeholders. Furthermore, the speaker references knowledge of previous funding instances, such as the Ministry of Culture's successful application for COVID-19 funding.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in educational methodology and language acquisition, employing terms such as "methodological dilution" and referencing specific examples of disparities in children's linguistic readiness. They rely on the pedagogical argument that children with vastly different preparation levels cannot be developed within the same group, citing examples of language issues encountered in the fifth and sixth grades.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates awareness of election procedures and legal frameworks, citing the election process for the Seto *ülemsootska* (chief elder) as an example of a legally watertight solution. Crucial expertise is also available regarding digital security and defense against hybrid attacks in the context of elections, specifically raising the question of whether a counter-strike mechanism is in place.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in education policy, particularly in the field of vocational education. They employ technical terminology (workload of support specialists, four-year curricula, differentiation fund) and reference specific studies (Jaak Aaviksoo’s study on education economics). This expertise is also evident in specific details, such as the introduction of preparatory education and issues concerning curriculum balance.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding electoral rights and the security risks posed by stateless individuals, emphasizing the problem that some of them may be undeclared Russian citizens. He/She addresses the limitations of sociological surveys in assessing public sentiment and stresses the necessity of identifying individuals with hidden citizenship, who are viewed as an equivalent threat. The expertise itself involves linking local and national security.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in linking tax policy and climate issues, focusing on vehicle purchasing trends and tax revenue projections. Specific emphasis is placed on climate impact analysis, addressing the purchase of older versus newer, more polluting versus more climate-efficient vehicles. Technical terminology such as "annual taxes" and "climate-efficient" is employed.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process and in the field of science management, referencing frequent discussions held in the Culture Committee. He/She is well acquainted with the background of science funding, the future of the Academy of Sciences, and the draft law concerning the organization of research and development and innovation.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding Estonian cultural history and the 500th anniversary of the written language, bringing forth historical details and comparisons with Latvia. Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in education policy and salary forecasts, referencing the timeline for achieving the target teacher salary level (120% of the average wage) by 2036. The speaker utilizes specific monetary figures and cites the consumer price index forecast (5%) to justify the proposed salary increase.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of education funding and personnel policy, utilizing specific terminology such as the differentiation fund and the career model. He/She is familiar with detailed percentage increase plans (20% to 24% between 2026 and 2028) and the importance of government protocol decisions when issuing financial guarantees.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing legislation, particularly the specifics of healthcare financing, distinguishing between elective and medically necessary abortions. The economic impact of tax policy is also addressed, analyzing the effect of the homestead land tax exemption on real estate turnover. Social issues are discussed within the context of historical and ideological approaches that require thorough deconstruction.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing regional policy and the cumulative impact of political decisions. He/She is able to connect various government measures (tax hikes, reorganization of the school network, closure of agencies) with specific logistical and economic problems in rural areas.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates competence in the fields of education network organization, the specifics of vocational training, and regional policy. Analytical terminology, such as "critical mass," is employed, and specific analyses as well as the government-approved agreement with education personnel are referenced. Separate emphasis is placed on the status of the Hiiumaa Vocational School (Hiiumaa Ametikool) and the detailed terms and conditions for supporting small schools.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of mechanisms aimed at reducing bureaucracy, specifically referencing the coalition's plan to apply the "one in, one out" principle to new regulations. Furthermore, he is familiar with the process of transposing European Union legislation and how it relates to domestic bureaucratic burdens. He is also keenly aware of the detailed conflict between the proposed car tax bill and the Education Minister's plans regarding the reduction of the rural school network.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy, education funding mechanisms (specifically the 60:40 ratio for salary versus operating costs), and the technical details of legislation. They cite specific examples, such as the increase in Elektrilevi's ampere fee and the job cuts at county central libraries. Furthermore, they are familiar with the teachers' career model and workload regulations.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy and education funding, citing specific data on the concentration of jobs in Tallinn and Harju County. They are knowledgeable about administrative measures, such as the earlier objective to relocate 1,000 jobs outside the capital, as well as legislative details, including amendments to the Public Libraries Act. Their expertise is further revealed in their analysis of the regional impact of taxes (the motor vehicle tax).
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in internal security planning by asking the minister about threat assessments and the need for additional prison capacity in the context of mass riots and border defense. His knowledge of the 1944 events is particularly thorough, including the activities of the Otto Tief government, the mass exodus, and the role and insignia of the national military units on the Emajõgi and Sinimäed fronts.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of state finance and economic forecasts, referencing specific austerity budget decisions and changes in economic growth projections. Technical language is used, emphasizing the need to take into account the forecasts from all institutions.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the domain of social policy and demography, particularly concerning the connection between health insurance and state services and the contribution made through raising children. The speaker addresses issues such as service provision, security, and the well-being of the next generation. Conceptual argumentation is employed, rather than technical terminology or statistics.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrated a solid understanding of labor migration policy, citing precise data and technical details, such as the current quota (1303), the number of exemptions (13), and the countries covered by those exemptions. The various salary criteria (average, median, minimum wage) were skillfully differentiated within the context of importing labor, and reference was made to key employment indicators (20,000 filled positions).
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The assessment focuses on national finance and criticism of budget processes, utilizing the specific term "zero-based budgeting." The speaker demonstrates knowledge of administrative costs and savings mechanisms, focusing on contrasting the process (the frantic activity/scrambling) with the outcome (the lack of savings).
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of consumer protection and the regulation of state-owned monopolistic enterprises, citing Elektrilevi as an example. Specific terminology is employed, such as "monopolistic enterprises," "profit figures," and "bureaucratic attrition" (or "wearing down through bureaucracy"), indicating a strong awareness of the sector's challenges. Furthermore, the issue of protecting the rights of the Estonian language was highlighted.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authority and detailed knowledge of Estonian recent history, particularly concerning the events of 1944, mobilization, and the activities of the national military units. Specific historical terms and names are used, such as Jüri Uluots, the Otto Tief Government, and the Border Defense Regiments. The expertise is focused on the narrative of national resistance and continuity.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The presenter demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education policy and e-exam development, detailing the technical failure of state gymnasium entrance tests and their subsequent consequences. They are intimately familiar with the division of responsibility between the ministry and its subordinate agencies (Harno) and discuss the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on testing security. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the historical connection regarding the salary conditions for education and culture workers.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in education policy (Estonian-language instruction, mechanisms for language acquisition) and public law, referencing the candidate's academic background (a Master of Laws degree). Also highlighted is knowledge of the security situation and the necessity of understanding responsibility in the context of war, mentioning security cabinet meetings. Specific references are utilized regarding the candidate’s schooling and prior interviews.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The expertise is evident in the data concerning environmental quality (Estonia ranks 8th) and in the field of education management, particularly regarding the rural school network and the logistics of student transport. The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the conditions in sparsely populated areas and the transportation needs of families. Statistical references are used in the context of previous political decisions, such as the 24% increase in teachers' salaries.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the education sector, thoroughly addressing the connection between teachers' salary increases and the elimination of the tax bracket adjustment (maksuküür), alongside the agreed-upon 15% increase in higher education funding. Furthermore, awareness was highlighted regarding the funding bases of the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital) and the extension of Estonian language requirements for teaching staff.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in both international defense procurement initiatives for national defense (specifically, the Czech initiative) and the intricacies of the education system. The methodological and legal aspects of the transition to Estonian-language instruction are discussed in particular depth, with reference to the necessity of monitoring language proficiency assessment and separate student grouping. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the specifics of the draft Basic Education Act and the proposals associated with it.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in foreign policy and geopolitical choices, focusing on Russia's influence on neighboring countries and the protection of the European Union's sphere of values. He addresses historical parallels (the choice of 1918) and analyzes the actions of the Georgian government as a slide into the Russian sphere of influence. He uses specific terms such as "unanimity" and "surveillance society" in the EU context.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the Language Act and early childhood education regulations, referencing previous work at the Ministry of Education and Research and the practices of the Language Inspectorate. Specific terminology is employed (VTK, minimum staffing requirements) and statistics are presented (80,000 employees not proficient in Estonian) to underscore the massive scale of the issue. Separately, emphasis is placed on the role of music teachers in early childhood education and the legal interpretation of platform work.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of demographic trends in immigration, citing both labor migration and the growth of specific communities (e.g., the Islamic community, Russian speakers originating from Central Asia). To support these arguments, a reference is made to the yearbook published by the Security Police Board (KAPO), which lends security-related authority to the speaker's position.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the development of cultural institutions and organizational continuity, drawing on personal experience as both a historian and an organizational manager. He/She is well-versed in the state budget process and the history of previous austerity budgets (specifically referencing 1999 and 2008). He/She employs specific arguments regarding the risk of theater troupes disbanding and the lack of adequate replacement venues.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Orthodox Church traditions (Holy Week) and the role of its leaders (Patriarch Kirill) in the international conflict. The expert analysis focuses on the connections between religious rhetoric and the geopolitical situation, questioning the church's role in offering peace.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the historical backing asset of the Estonian kroon (forest, until 1997, 4,021 tracts) and links this to contemporary climate goals. Specific terminology related to central bank operations is employed, referencing, for instance, the reduction in the use of 1- and 2-cent coins as a concrete energy-saving measure.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in education system funding (equalization fund coefficients, per-capita funding vs. class-set based funding) and demographic processes (internal migration, decline in birth rate). Technical terms such as the "remoteness coefficient" are used, and specific examples are provided from municipalities (Jõelähtme, Rõuge, Lääneranna) and schools (Metsküla, Lüganuse) to support their arguments.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of immigration regulations (the quota limit, 13 exceptions, the 1.5-times salary criterion) and labor market data, referencing data from Statistics Estonia and OSKA reports. He/She is familiar with salary ranges across various sectors and highlights previous experience managing a large vocational education center. The expertise is focused on analyzing the relationship between specialists' salary levels and quota exceptions.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of immigration regulations, specifying 13 different types of exceptions to the immigration ceiling and the applicability of the quota to third countries. Furthermore, he/she is familiar with the salary criteria (a minimum of 1.5 times the standard salary) required for top specialists to be exempted from the quota.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education and language policy, referencing prior experience as Minister of Education and regular engagement with the association representing large families. The text employs specific terminology and data points, such as B1-level exam failures, the differentiation fund, the career model, and workload calculation. It analyzes the distortion of statistics resulting from regional disparities (Ida-Virumaa, municipalities surrounding Tallinn) and provides historical comparisons with Soviet-era school models.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in education policy (career model, class teacher remuneration, workload accounting) and the funding of the cultural sector (Cultural Endowment, list of nationally important cultural buildings). They are familiar with legislative specifics and emphasize the importance of the quality and national-cultural significance of Estonian-language media. Specific budgetary and organizational terminology is employed.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Shows profound expertise in educational policy, particularly regarding teachers' career models (referencing the 2001 system and the four-tier system) and workload accounting. Uses specific terminology like "occupational standard" and links policy discussions to PISA test results and the transition to Estonian-language instruction. Provides a detailed explanation of teachers' supplementary tasks that do not directly relate to curriculum implementation (e.g., participation in committees, preparation of reports, organizing Olympiads).
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Deep expertise in the field of cultural policy and state investments, particularly concerning amendments to the Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act. The speaker has a thorough understanding of the history and procedural details involved in prioritizing cultural objects, including the role of the Culture Committee and the Council of the Cultural Endowment. Technical terms such as "budget strategy" are employed, and reference is made to the positions of the Auditor General.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the funding of the cultural sector and the specifics of the Cultural Endowment’s budget. They are familiar with specific funding areas, such as creative wages, the creative work of academic staff, and support for literature. When substantiating their views, they directly reference confirmations provided by the head of the Cultural Endowment.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of demography, referencing Rein Taagepera’s statements regarding national decline. The analysis focuses on the impact of immigration on security, social welfare, and the education system, highlighting the impossibility of controlling immigration. Furthermore, the links between the constitutional objective and security are underscored.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in car collecting, the restoration of vintage vehicles, museum collections, and specialized vehicles used in motorsports (rally, motocross, and ice racing). Technical questions are raised concerning exceptions, the calculation of engine power, and the pace of national data registration. The condition of the vehicle fleets at automotive vocational schools is also a key focus.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in immigration regulations, citing 13 exceptions to the quota and differentiating between labor migration and family migration. Furthermore, he presents calculations concerning the potential scale of incoming family members. He draws upon security analyses (KAPO warnings regarding the growth of the Islamic community and extremism) and educational statistics (PISA test results in Finland) to substantiate the negative consequences of mass immigration.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Shows profound expertise in the field of science and innovation policy, employing specific terms such as the 40:40:20 funding proportion, base funding, and service agreements. Is well-versed in science funding instruments and quality control mechanisms (ETAG, MKM), and has precise knowledge of prior inter-ministerial agreements. Furthermore, demonstrates understanding of university financing and the systematic application of research funds for teaching activities.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of education infrastructure and regional policy, thoroughly addressing the criteria for rural secondary schools (e.g., the 50 km distance requirement) and specific school funding mechanisms. The analysis is particularly detailed concerning the delay in implementing the state support measure and the inequitable application of the hinterland coefficient, which clearly indicates a technical understanding of funding models.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of education sector financing and working conditions, referencing specific figures (120% of the average salary, 200 million euros) and political documents (the coalition agreement). He/She is well-versed in the complexities of preventing teacher strikes, the career model, and regulating workload, stressing that improving working conditions is also fundamentally a financial question.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding education policy and the process of transitioning to Estonian-language instruction, explaining both its necessity and its risks. They refer to detailed problems, such as the shortage of new teachers (teacher succession), the declining standard of Russian-language schools, and parents "voting with their feet." Specific terms like "career switchers" are used, and emphasis is placed on the importance of a competitive salary for specialists holding a Master's degree.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of military history and local geography, citing the Kastre battle site from the time of the Great Northern War as an example. This expertise relates to the location of historical and contemporary military sites within a specific municipality.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in education policy and school network management, addressing both funding ratios relative to the European average and questions concerning municipal autonomy. Specific emphasis is placed on the legal and political details of the Metsküla school case, including the issues surrounding homeschooling exemptions and potential state takeover. This expertise is further evident in the comparison of teacher salary levels against regional and national standards.