By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding land tax regulations and local government financial mechanisms. They reference a specific practice (the Pärnu land tax exemption during COVID) and are aware that the current legislation is too rigid for municipalities. The primary focus is on the issues surrounding the taxation and compensation of protected lands.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of energy planning, land use (Natura, KAHOS), and environmental conflicts. Specific examples and technical terms are used (e.g., 330 kV line, peat production area, hybrid park), with references also made to Supreme Court rulings concerning the incompatibility of nature conservation and industry. This professional knowledge encompasses both the history of planning (the 2013 plan) and relevant financial mechanisms (the Norway and EEA regional development financial mechanism).

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the links between public health policy instruments and consumer behavior, emphasizing that the demand for sweets persists regardless of the tax. International experience is specifically highlighted, citing the example of the Kingdom of Norway, where a similar tax was repealed due to its ineffectiveness in curbing childhood obesity.