By Months: Mart Maastik
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a detailed awareness of the complexities involved in implementing the car tax, especially concerning vehicle registration, the conditions for receiving exemptions, and the associated taxes. They also command socio-economic arguments, linking the car tax's impact to the aging of the vehicle fleet and the reduction of child support benefits. Complex examples are presented regarding family circumstances that fail to qualify for these benefits.
09.2025
17 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding national defense (specifically, the detection and interception of unmanned aerial vehicles), the financial management of the Health Insurance Fund (including management salaries and bonuses), and the complexity involved in financing major infrastructure projects such as Rail Baltic. The criticism is supported by specific financial data and references to relevant legislation (for example, performance bonuses amounting to one to four months' salary).
06.2025
28 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in budget and finance issues by analyzing the labor costs of the supplementary budget and citing specific figures (over 5 million euros). His knowledge of energy policy is particularly strong, where he quotes the conclusions of the AFRY study commissioned by the Estonian Employers' Confederation and uses technical terms (e.g., non-dispatchable energy, fixed charges). He is also familiar with the logistical and economic aspects of waste management and infrastructure (roads, airport), providing examples from the practices of English counties.
05.2025
35 Speeches
High expertise is evident in the areas of energy policy and infrastructure, particularly concerning CO2 quotas, dispatchable capacity, island grid operation, and ferry traffic. The speaker employs specific technical terminology and provides concrete data, such as the price differential for aviation fuels (3.5 times) and the order of magnitude for offshore wind farm subsidies (€3–5 billion). They repeatedly reference their participation in Economic Committee discussions, demonstrating a deep dive into the details.
04.2025
42 Speeches
High expertise is evident in the field of energy and infrastructure planning, where technical terms are used (dispatchable energy, oversizing, terawatt-hour). Specific cost forecasts are presented, for example, comparing the 1.3–2 billion euro cost of the Saaremaa connection with the 200–300 million euros of a direct connection. The scenarios of ENMAK (Estonian Energy Sector Development Plan) are critically analyzed, drawing attention to unrealistic inputs and forecasts.
03.2025
16 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and public administration, using specific financial data and technical terms (e.g., MWh prices, network tariffs, over-dimensioning). They highlight detailed examples of bureaucratic restructuring within the remit of the Ministry of Climate, analyzing the associated costs (e.g., 136,000 euros, 0.8–1.2 million euros in additional costs). Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the past failures of state-owned enterprises (Eesti Energia Utah, Jordan projects).
02.2025
25 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, utilizing specific data and technical terminology (TWh, MW, dispatchable capacity, peak load). He provides detailed comparisons regarding the cost of establishing onshore and offshore wind farms (a fivefold price difference), as well as the construction costs for power lines (1.3 billion versus 350 million euros). Furthermore, he is well-versed in the funding mechanisms and historical changes related to sports policy.
01.2025
18 Speeches
Demonstrates knowledge in the fields of national defense financing (ammunition needs), telecommunications infrastructure (cross-use of fiber optic cables and the role of the Competition Authority), and energy. Uses technical arguments against offshore wind farms (infrasound, microplastics, lack of economic justification) and refers to foreign examples (waste sorting in England, US infrasound weapon research).
12.2024
35 Speeches
High competence in energy and economic matters, utilizing specific data and statistics (e.g., 2 TWh vs 12 TWh consumption forecasts, 330 kV lines, the 7 billion euro cost of the Saaremaa project). Demonstrates a thorough awareness of the negative impacts of offshore wind farms (infrasound, microplastics, monitoring interference) and the rationale behind audit control thresholds, referencing the 2016 positions of the Ministry of Finance. Furthermore, it shows awareness of the salary levels and performance-based remuneration system for the management of state-owned enterprises.
11.2024
43 Speeches
Demonstrates a profound understanding of regional issues, citing specific examples regarding the risks of service consolidation at the Hiiumaa Vocational School and Kuressaare Hospital. In the climate debate, they utilize specific data and scientific references (e.g., NASA studies, atmospheric CO2 concentration) to challenge climate hysteria. They possess detailed knowledge concerning the cost and environmental impact of energy projects (offshore wind farms, 330kV power line).
10.2024
23 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the history of administrative reform, citing the high cost of merging ministries (over 2 million euros for the establishment of the Ministry of Climate) and legislative details. They are familiar with the nuances of implementing the Code of Civil Procedure and utilize specific financial data concerning energy subsidies (2 billion euros for offshore wind farms) and the increase in ferry ticket prices.
09.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in energy policy and infrastructure, utilizing specific terminology such as a 330-kilovolt line, grid fees, subsidization, and storage devices. They present detailed data (a 120-meter wide corridor, thousands of hectares of forest, investments reaching billions) concerning the economic and environmental impact of establishing offshore wind farms. Furthermore, they display knowledge of Riigikogu procedures and the role of legislative commentary.
07.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a clear understanding, fitting for a member of the Economic Affairs Committee, by focusing on the interconnections between energy prices, infrastructure projects, and the budget deficit. Specific figures are cited (500 million, 2–3 billion, 1.6 billion), and technical details are referenced, such as the higher cost of offshore wind farms compared to their onshore counterparts. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the Maastricht criteria and the exceptions pertaining to national defense loans.
06.2024
28 Speeches
High competence in the field of economic and energy policy, utilizing specific data (e.g., TWh production volumes, estimated costs of the nuclear project, and losses from previous projects). Demonstrates knowledge regarding the problems of agricultural business and local government financing, highlighting the real concerns of rural residents and entrepreneurs. Also aware of the CO2 footprint of electric vehicles, which is linked to battery manufacturing.
05.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in financial regulations (the mechanism of Euribor profit generation), land management (the failure of the Land Board's information system and its impact on land surveying offices), and energy policy topics. Detailed data is presented regarding the costs of offshore wind farms, environmental impacts (CO2 sequestration, infrasound), and the width of power line corridors. Legal competence is also evident in the presentation of the draft amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure.
04.2024
30 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding demography, family policy, and energy market regulations, particularly in the context of the universal service and the pricing structure for the Narva power plants. He/She is familiar with the integration costs associated with internal security and immigration, and cites experts from Cybernetica and the positions of the electoral commission on the topic of e-elections. Furthermore, the speaker is detailed in presenting the proposal for establishing an investigative commission into business activities linked to Russia, specifying concrete companies and financial amounts.
03.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding banking financial instruments (Euribor, interest and profit distribution) and energy policy (the price differential between offshore versus onshore wind farms, the biofuel saga). His/Her focus is particularly sharp on the shortcomings of the law enforcement system and the work of the Prosecutor’s Office, highlighting specific and costly cases (Kajar Lember, Tõnis Mölder) and the unequal conduct of investigations (the Slava Ukraini case). He/She utilizes specific figures and examples to substantiate economic and legal arguments.
02.2024
28 Speeches
Demonstrates expertise in economics, tax policy, and regional development, backed by specific examples and statistics (the number of overnight stays in Saaremaa, lost revenue, 24% inflation). Discusses personal experience as a small business owner in the tourism sector and as a rural resident, emphasizing the issues of rising input costs and seasonality. Furthermore, is well-versed in energy policy (universal service, CO2 quotas) and demographic indicators (fertility rate 1.4).
01.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the energy sector and infrastructure, highlighting specific problems with the capacity of local electricity grids related to renewable energy and electric vehicle charging. He uses specific terminology (e.g., 330-kilovolt line, 32-amp main fuse, 40-hour charging time) and knows the rules for directing CO2 quota funds.