By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Land Tax Act, the revenue base of local government (including the equalization fund and compensation for restrictions), and environmental and forestry regulations. Technical terms are used regarding the percentage limits of land tax (10–100%), Natura 2000 sites, and the procedure for issuing forest notifications, including the requirement for impact assessment.

Demonstrates detailed knowledge of regional policy and infrastructure deficits in rural areas, providing examples related to the availability of services (snowplows, internet, school buses). To support the arguments, he/she utilizes studies by professors at TalTech University concerning the generation of CO2 emissions, emphasizing that the main issue is acceleration and braking within urban environments. He/She is also familiar with the technical aspects of vehicles, such as the requirement for towing trailers and the gross combination weight of the road train.