By Years: Siim Pohlak

The speaker demonstrates authority in the fields of energy and tax policy, using specific figures (e.g., an electricity price of €500/MWh, €2.5 billion allocated for wind turbines) and technical terminology (dispatchable capacity, desynchronization). The focus is on modernizing oil shale energy and establishing a network of combined heat and power (CHP) plants as stable solutions. Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in European VAT rates and practices for supporting large families.

The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of tax policy, citing specific European Union VAT rates (e.g., Denmark, Italy) and comparing the outcomes of the Lithuanian bank tax. He/She is highly detailed regarding the Rail Baltic project (speeds, track pairs, cost escalation) and the construction of Via Baltica. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the working procedures and rules of order of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), repeatedly submitting procedural objections.