By Plenary Sessions: Irja Lutsar

The speaker demonstrates awareness of the economic mechanisms that link the density of retail space to pricing, and possesses knowledge of the Social Affairs Committee's discussions concerning the price of over-the-counter medicines. Specific comparative data is utilized, noting that Estonia has four times more pharmacies per capita than Finland.

The speaker demonstrates a keen interest in and deep knowledge of e-residency and the international comparison of IT systems. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of understanding why other countries (around 200) haven't implemented a similar system and what core risks they perceive. The expertise focuses on policy comparison and risk analysis within the digital domain.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in social security and healthcare regulations, particularly concerning sickness benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, and voluntary health insurance. Technical terminology is employed, and specific data points are cited, such as a positive budgetary impact of 1.2 million euros and the number of individuals affected by the amendments (approximately 1,300). This expertise is further evident in the ability to reference and clarify complex legal details, including the harmonization of the calculation basis for maternity benefits and the control mechanisms utilized by the Health Fund (Tervisekassa).

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the state budget and R&D spending, citing specific figures for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (approximately 80 million) and the Ministry of Social Affairs (1.48 million). Their expertise is clear when linking clinical studies to the basis of science-based medicine, highlighting the critical underfunding within the field.