By Months: Õnne Pillak
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
10.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker is an expert in public finance and budgetary policy, using detailed figures (e.g., a 4.5% deficit, 10 billion euros for defense expenditure) and specific economic terminology (tax wedge, indexation, tax burden). Furthermore, awareness is demonstrated regarding the flexibility of European Union fiscal rules when financing defense capabilities, noting that 16 member states plan to utilize this provision.
09.2025
23 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on national defense topics, particularly in assessing the contribution of the Estonian Defence League (Kaitseliit) and the Women's Voluntary Defence Organization (Naiskodukaitse). The knowledge regarding the financial, legal, and security dimensions of the Rail Baltic project is exceptionally detailed, presenting specific data (e.g., 661 million euros in tax revenue, 31.8 thousand jobs created). Furthermore, he/she refers to the Bank of Estonia's economic forecasts to support his/her positions in the budget debate.
06.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in infrastructure development, inquiring about specific timelines for converting the national highways (Tallinn–Pärnu, Tallinn–Tartu) to four lanes. They are also aware of regulatory reforms, citing the specific number (202) of government decisions aimed at reducing bureaucracy, and referencing European-level discussions concerning the voluntary status of sustainability reporting.
05.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in European Union legislation and the positions of the Estonian government, particularly regarding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). They know the exact dates and the process timeline (the position was sent off at the beginning of the month). They are also up to speed on the government's economic stimulus measures, referencing a specific figure (108 decisions) and recommending that interested parties familiarize themselves with the information available on the government's website.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of social issues, particularly the role of women, intimate partner violence, and statistics on single parenthood. They emphasize that the crises of recent years have disproportionately affected women, and they offer a clarification regarding the definition of a single parent. This knowledge is presented more as social facts and general observations than as technical data.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the Riigikogu's organization of work and procedures, making proposals concerning votes and recesses. The speaker also holds the authority to assess the professional suitability of the parliament's leadership members, highlighting criteria such as constructiveness and due consideration for the deputies.
02.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and economics, thoroughly addressing the importance of energy diversification, oil shale restrictions, and the export market. It is stressed that renewable energy offers the most favorable price for consumers. The presentation utilizes key terminology such as "energy security" and "competitiveness in Europe." Furthermore, the duration of the government's decision-making process (18 discussions over 1.5 years) is cited to underscore the level of detail involved.
12.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of parliamentary procedures and the management of the session's agenda. The content is focused on procedural matters, not substantive issues.
11.2024
5 Speeches
The expert analysis is confined to the management of parliamentary procedure and the administration of the agenda. The speaker demonstrates authority when presenting the faction's stance on issues pertaining to specific agenda items (such as items 8 and 9), but refrains from using technical terminology or specific data.
10.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the specifics of social policy, particularly concerning the terms and conditions of parental benefits, child allowances, and the historical increase of the single-living pensioner's allowance. They are also well-versed in the procedures for changing the work organization and agenda of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). This expertise is evident in the demand for concrete and unambiguous data.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public finance, defense spending planning, and social policy. They utilize specific statistical data (e.g., 6.35 billion allocated for defense expenditures, 402.6 million in CO2 quota revenue) and cite the views of the President of the Bank of Estonia regarding the nation's debt burden. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge on matters concerning ensuring child safety and the accessibility of support services.
07.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the field of social benefits, specifying concrete euro amounts for the increase in benefits for children with severe and profound disabilities and for working-age individuals. Furthermore, the timing of the benefits and the necessity of a one-time relief payment during the transition period are thoroughly explained. The expertise also covers changes to the system for reimbursing assistive devices, which will be decoupled from the severity level of the disability.
06.2024
5 Speeches
Demonstrates authority in the field of social policy and finance, utilizing specific statistical data regarding pension increases (over 17%, over 10%) and the average pension amount (€774, forecast €826). Furthermore, they possess in-depth knowledge of the procedural processes of the Social Affairs Committee, the proposals put forth by the Chancellor of Justice, and the legislation governing the management of the healthcare reserve.
05.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker exhibits comprehensive knowledge of social sector legislation, particularly concerning family benefits, pensions, the care reform, and support for people with disabilities. Extensive use is made of specific statistical data and monetary figures (e.g., a pension increase of €222, maintenance support of €200, care reform funding of €60M + €33M), as well as technical terminology regarding changes to assistive devices and benefits.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker exhibits comprehensive expertise in the field of social law and health insurance legislation, detailing the provisions of the draft bill and their impact on target groups. Technical justifications are provided (e.g., the necessity of medical resources, requirements of the European Social Charter) for the rejection of stakeholder proposals. Specific terminology is employed, such as "temporary incapacity benefit" and "care allowance."
03.2024
19 Speeches
Demonstrates profound expertise in the social and healthcare sectors, particularly concerning the reform of sickness and care benefits and occupational health. He/She provides detailed summaries of the Social Affairs Committee discussions, addressing specific issues such as the timing of partial incapacity certificates, employers’ positions, and the collaboration between general practitioners and occupational health physicians. Utilizes data regarding children’s sleep duration (TAI overview) and references global birth rate statistics (Latvia, Japan).
02.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker shows interest in the operational details of humanitarian aid, focusing on specific assistance mechanisms for NGOs involved in the repatriation of Ukrainian children from Russia. The expertise is aimed at optimizing practical solutions and state support, asking directly how the Estonian state can better assist these organizations.