By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik

Demonstrates knowledge of the administrative structure of ministries and associated costs, specifically mentioning the sum of 2 million as the cost of establishing the Ministry of Climate. Develops the conceptual argument that the Estonian state cannot change the global climate, but should instead focus on the local environment, thereby supporting the name Ministry of the Environment.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, detailing investment certainty, market oversizing, and the structure of the consumer's energy bill. Specific technical terms are employed (dispatchable power, negative pricing, megawatt-hour), alongside financial data, such as comparing the levelized costs of oil shale and wind energy. Particular emphasis is placed on the hidden costs associated with grid connections, which run into the billions and are subsequently added as network tariffs.

The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the structure and financial data pertaining to the administrative area of the Ministry of Climate (KliM). They utilize specific figures (jobs/positions, 136,000 euros, 0.8–1.2 million euros) and reference institutional names (KIK, KHAK, Environmental Board) and officials (Andrus Treier). The expertise focuses on analyzing the actual impact of administrative reorganization and budget cuts, relying on written information provided by the Chairman of the Management Board of KIK.

The speaker uses agricultural analogies (crop failure, flood, the four seasons) in the introduction to illustrate the issue of responsibility. Their primary expertise is evident in the analysis of coalition politics, government dynamics, and political accountability.

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the financial aspects of managing state-owned enterprises and energy projects, specifically citing examples like Eesti Energia's Utah and Jordan deposits and offshore wind farms. They use concrete examples and massive figures (such as 2.6 billion euros for an offshore wind farm build) to illustrate inefficiency and outright waste. Particular emphasis is placed on unreasonable investment decisions and superfluous infrastructure projects.