By Plenary Sessions: Tõnis Lukas

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).