By Plenary Sessions: Siim Pohlak
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of fiscal policy and tax structure, referencing a specific bill (417) and presenting estimates for future climate expenditure forecasts (300 million euros per year starting in 2027). The expertise focuses on the economic situation, utilizing comparisons with other European countries (Estonia as a "black hole").
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the links between transport financing and excise policy, highlighting the historical connection between fuel excise duty and road maintenance. They refer to graphs they have reviewed, which suggests a data-driven approach to the issues of road funding and the tax burden.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding election procedures (specifically, the confirmation of polling station committees) and the security of e-voting, drawing attention to the risks associated with outsourcing identification and registration services. These arguments are backed up by references to the research article by American professor Drew Springall, which provides a security analysis of the Estonian internet voting system. Recent failures in Estonian e-systems (such as income tax declarations and entrance exams) are also cited to underscore the insecurity of e-voting.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in cultural policy and the preservation of the national language, framing it as a strategic component of independence. Particular emphasis is placed on safeguarding cultural traditions against external pressure and the competition posed by mass culture. There are no references to technical data or statistics; the focus remains on conceptual threat analysis.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in state budget and tax policy, utilizing specific terminology like "tax hump" and "budget deficit." He references specific figures for the budget shortfall (400–500 million euros), which clearly indicates his mastery of the subject matter.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the field of foreign policy and diplomatic relations, focusing on the issue of interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. The speaker is familiar with previous statements made by government members and associated individuals regarding Hungary, but does not use technical terms or statistics.