By Months: Tiit Maran
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of prisoner transfer procedures and criminal law issues, citing Swedish media sources to contrast them with the Minister's assertions. The analysis is focused on identifying the policy implementation mechanisms and criteria (e.g., type of sentence, citizenship).
09.2025
27 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates remarkable expertise in environmental and administrative law, citing specific details such as the State Audit Office's audit concerning environmental fees and the grounds for the Tallinn Administrative Court's decision in the Nursipalu matter. Furthermore, specific knowledge is highlighted regarding nuclear energy financing models, forest management regulations, and the administrative definition of bureaucracy. The speaker is also knowledgeable about the structure of regional vocational education.
06.2025
15 Speeches
Demonstrates authority in analyzing economic inequality, utilizing specific data from the World Inequality Database (WID) and drawing comparisons with other countries (Denmark, USA). It is thorough on topics of environmental and cultural protection, highlighting statistics on the desecration of sacred sites drawn from the Hiite Koda report. It emphasizes the importance of academic freedom and national sciences (including biodiversity studies), demonstrating knowledge of science governance and organization.
05.2025
36 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the fields of ecology and environmental law, particularly regarding the Natura Directive (Article 6, paragraph 3) and the population biology of large carnivores. They use technical terms such as "habitat carrying capacity" and refer to historical documents (the KEVAD development plan, consultations from the 2000s). They quote authorities (Aldo Leopold, Nikolai Baturin) and emphasize the need to think like "the forest and the bog."
03.2025
2 Speeches
High expertise in the fields of environmental policy, administrative structure, and water management. He/She uses technical terms (e.g., the procedure for constructing boreholes, dangerous groundwater drilling methods, secondary legislation) and highlights specific data regarding the underfunding of the Environmental Board and the Environmental Inspectorate, comparing this to the staffing levels of Mupo (the Municipal Police). He/She demonstrates historical awareness, referencing a previous environmental policy maxim and listing the Ministers of the Environment since 2010.
02.2025
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of zoobiology and ethology, detailing the evolution of the dog and wolf, mutualism, and the dog's social role in culture. He/She uses technical terminology (mutualism, parasitism, hierarchical) and refers to historical facts (over 25,000 years). Furthermore, he/she is proficient in handling legislative procedures and presenting summaries of committee work, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee.
01.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep, specialized knowledge in the field of large carnivore ecology, particularly concerning wolf behavior and management. Scientific terminology is employed (e.g., umbrella species, keystone species, intra-guild aggression, plastic/flexible), and reference is made to historical data and current monitoring parameters (20–30 breeding packs). He/She connects these issues to forestry practices (excessive felling, plantations) and pressure on the food base, stressing the necessity of interpreting ecological rationales.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in environmental issues, particularly plastic and microplastic pollution, citing specific statistics (e.g., 51 trillion particles in the biosphere and 12 million tons of plastic entering the sea annually). They are knowledgeable about the regulatory and practical challenges associated with food waste management and recycling, drawing on examples from personal experience (as a zoo director). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the bureaucratic details concerning groundwater protection and the permitting process for boreholes.
11.2024
7 Speeches
Demonstrates deep expertise in environmental ecology, climate change, and biodiversity topics, utilizing academic terminology (biosphere, planetary boundaries, thermodynamics). References international reports (the 1987 Brundtland Report) and scientific consensus, emphasizing the broad scope of knowledge. Mentions personal experience as an instructor for a conservation biology lecture course and as the head of the Estonian delegation at the Convention on Biological Diversity conference in Colombia.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the fields of administrative organization, spatial planning, land use, and regional policy, utilizing specific terminology such as "green corridor planning" and referencing the functions of the Land Board. Furthermore, he/she clearly distinguishes personal faith from the institution and addresses the church's role within the context of security, citing historical examples.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates specific expertise in legislative procedures and biology/ecology. They employ technical terminology, such as "intention to prepare," and reference detailed biological kingdoms (Plantae, Animalia, Fungi) to critique inconsistencies within environmental bills. This indicates authority at the intersection of environmental law and evidence-based policy.
06.2024
14 Speeches
Demonstrates profound expertise in environmental sciences and ecology, employing complex concepts such as the biosphere, biodiversity, and the Great Acceleration. To substantiate his arguments, he utilizes systemic analogies (e.g., the example of yeast) and historical data concerning the accumulation of fossil fuels. He is well-versed in the risks and past failures of the energy sector (e.g., the Eesti Energia scandals), stressing the necessity of avoiding erroneous decision-making.
05.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in environmental and energy policy, accurately citing specific articles of the Constitution and the Sustainable Development Act. Detailed questions were raised concerning the environmental impact of renewable energy overproduction, the growth rate of the energy sector, and forestry (specifically fast-growing plantations and biodiversity). Furthermore, the speaker highlighted their knowledge of marine ecology, the risks associated with phosphorite mining, and the water quality issues facing the Baltic Sea.
04.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in nature conservation and legislative procedures, highlighting specific bottlenecks (e.g., Environmental Board approvals, special exemptions for the Kevadtorm military exercise). Specialized knowledge is also evident in the fields of veterinary medicine and agriculture, where terms like "One Health" are utilized, and environmental issues (nitrogen, phosphorus, farmland birds) are discussed. During energy policy debates, the speaker demands objective information and asks for technical details concerning the manageability of nuclear energy and state guarantees.
03.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of environmental law and regulation, thoroughly addressing Natura 2000 sites, coastal zones, and noise pollution issues. They utilize scientific data and statistics (WHO, EEA data) concerning the impact of noise on public health, citing 12,000 noise-related deaths in Estonia annually. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedural specifics of draft legislation and existing legal gaps.
02.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding foodstuffs and food supplements (insect flour, soybean, palm oil, preservatives), focusing on a comparative analysis of health risks and allergic reactions. This expertise is evident in the demand for specific data that would substantiate the significant harmfulness of insect flour compared to other widely used substances.
01.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of environmental sciences and water management, utilizing detailed statistical data (e.g., the percentage of water in the body, 71% of the Earth’s surface) and technical terminology (receiving water body, ice sheets). The professional focus is on the value, purity, and sustainable use of water within the context of the climate crisis. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the environmental issues posed by nanoparticles in aviation fuels.