By Months: Lauri Läänemets

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the history of coalition negotiations and the development of tax policy, referencing the 2023 debates concerning the car tax and the elimination of the tax kink. They possess a strong knowledge base in the field of internal security, citing their previous tenure as Minister of the Interior and addressing the concerns of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the Security Police (KAPO). Specific financial data is utilized concerning the budget and the allocation of tax revenue (e.g., 114 million euros directed toward the wealthiest citizens).

Demonstrates detailed knowledge of fiscal and tax policy, citing specific figures (e.g., €1848 for a member of the Riigikogu) and Ministry of Finance forecasts regarding the growth of the debt burden. Possesses a deep understanding of regional policy and civil defense, referencing the Ukrainian experience and the legislation governing shelters. Raises questions concerning Ministry of Defence public procurements and proceedings involving the Central Criminal Police and the Security Police (KAPO).

The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of competition law, tax policy (regressivity, progressive income tax), and internal security, drawing upon their prior ministerial experience and their role as head of a government delegation. They utilize data from economic analyses (OECD, IMF, Bank of Estonia) to explain the relationship between inequality and economic growth. Furthermore, they demonstrate detailed familiarity with legislative processes and political underpinnings, particularly concerning the Competition Act.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in economic policy (the impact of VAT on domestic consumption, wealth inequality, economic models for nuclear energy, referencing SEI Tallinn and Rohetiiger) and competition law. Furthermore, they are familiar with regional development (components of industrial policy, the Haapsalu railway) and forestry regulations (Natura sites, felling volumes). They use numerical data (GDP, asset distribution, pension increases vs. cost of living) to support their arguments.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of labor law and social guarantees, highlighting specific impacts on sickness benefits, pensions, and parental benefits. They also exhibit technical proficiency in the energy debate, utilizing concrete financial data (e.g., €40 million in oil shale maintenance costs, billion-euro investments) and criticizing the development costs of nuclear and renewable energy. Furthermore, they possess comprehensive knowledge of security threats related to the foreign influence on religious organizations.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in internal security and border defense, referencing specific projects (the drone wall, the Saatse Boot, the crisis reserve) and legislation that enables the repulsion of migration attacks. They utilize specific financial data (1.6 billion euros in defense procurements, 500 million euros as the cost of a migration attack in Poland) and military terminology (the military advice of the Commander of the Defense Forces, battalions), confirming their authority as a former Minister of the Interior.