By Plenary Sessions: Siim Pohlak

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Law on the Status of Members of the Riigikogu and its financial impact, specifically citing a savings amount of 1.4 million euros and the consequences of upcoming pay raises. They are also well-versed in the technical and trustworthiness issues of e-voting, referencing Western media articles concerning Russia's online ballot system. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about parliamentary procedural nuances, especially regarding the progress and stalling of draft legislation in committees.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of healthcare financing mechanisms, focusing on the regulation of VAT and the creation of support measures for private legal entities. Emphasis is placed on the problem where cancer drugs recommended by doctors are too expensive for patients and are excluded from the subsidies provided by the Health Insurance Fund.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of tax and economic policy, utilizing specific terminology such as "tax wedge distortion" (or "tax hump") and "tax rate." To substantiate their position, they cite specific VAT rates and draw comparisons with other European Union countries (Denmark, Germany, France, etc.), underscoring Estonia's high ranking.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the structure of democracy and its decision-making processes, focusing specifically on the application of popular votes (referendums) at the national and local self-government levels. The expertise is comparative, as examples and contrasting systems are actively sought from other European countries.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the motor vehicle tax structure, differentiating between the acquisition tax and the subsequent tax. This expertise is also evident in understanding the specific vehicle needs of large families (families with four or more children) and in the requirement to present specific financial data (budgetary expenditure) to substantiate the analysis.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge concerning the funding of education policy and the division of responsibility between local governments and the state regarding the preservation of the third school stage, also citing previous grants provided for the closure of the gymnasium level. When discussing the climate issue, he relies on a list of historical panic moments (such as oil depletion, the ozone hole, and desertification) dating back to the 1950s, to illustrate the recurring nature of the topic.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of tax policy and macroeconomic indicators, criticizing the current corporate income tax system due to its impact on small businesses and the formation of monopolies. Statistical data is utilized (the decline of purchasing power and industrial output to 2018 levels), and reference is made to the Bank of Estonia and Statistics Estonia to challenge the government's economic claims.