By Months: Mart Maastik
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding both foreign policy developments (Estonia-China relations, Riigikogu delegations) and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, specifically criticizing the actions of the presiding officer. On the domestic front, he is well-versed in specific national investments, including the construction of the Väike-Maarja Police College and the cost management issues related to prison administration. He utilizes this knowledge to highlight inconsistencies in state governance and investment strategies.
10.2025
27 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
19 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).