By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of historical and religious parallels, referencing Pope Honorius III (1216) and the 1936 decision by the Minister of the Interior during the authoritarian era regarding the closure of a magazine. The speaker uses specific terms and definitions related to social gender topics (e.g., transinimesed.ee, cis-man, non-binary person). Furthermore, knowledge of foreign policy and security issues is highlighted (the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine).

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the ideological background of the regulations (Marxist program, leftist demands) and their effect on the administrative burden placed on businesses. They are capable of identifying and highlighting the specific social requirements of the draft legislation, such as the representation of racial and sexual minorities. The expertise is aimed at political criticism and casting doubt on the practical feasibility of the regulations.

The speaker shows a good grasp of historical parallels, referencing the all-Union prisons of the Soviet Union and Great Britain's practice of transporting convicts to Australia. Furthermore, knowledge of economic statistics is highlighted, emphasizing the deepest drop in Estonian industrial output across Europe when compared to Latvia and Lithuania. Additionally, international experience in repurposing prison buildings is mentioned (Finnish prison hotels).

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the Soviet Union's genocide crimes and international law, citing the history of the recognition of the Holodomor and the genocide of the Crimean Tatars in various countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Canada, Poland). They command legal terminology (crimes without statute of limitations, redress/reparations) and propose concrete institutional solutions, such as establishing an investigative bureau. In the second address, the speaker exhibits a technical interest in the precise application of tax law concerning sole proprietors (FIEs).

The speaker is clearly knowledgeable about the topic of energy efficiency and climate protection obligations for households. This expertise is evident in the question posed, which seeks specific areas for savings and priorities beyond just energy, referencing the presenter's earlier points of emphasis.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social economics and poverty statistics, referencing specific data on the growth of poverty at the end of 2023. The relative poverty rate in Lääne-Virumaa (33%) is specifically highlighted, which shows proficiency in utilizing regional statistical indicators. Furthermore, the speaker possesses knowledge of the bureaucratic procedures involved in applying for social benefits.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the Child Protection Act, the establishment of previous registers, and the nuances of criminal law. In particular, the legal distinction between serving a sentence (which impacts subsequent sentencing) and an individual's suitability for working with children is emphasized. This knowledge is utilized to refute the concept of starting with a clean slate concerning certain offenses.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the previous work of the Commission on the Population Crisis and the development of the family benefits policy. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the political agreements and their social impact, referencing families who began having children based on the promise. The specific term "cross-party consensus" is used to describe the outcome achieved prior to the last elections.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the historical parallels of immigration (Soviet occupation, the number of military personnel) and the contemporary illegal labor market (Bolt, Wolt, police raids). The connection between immigration and issues concerning language learning and employment is emphasized. Skepticism is expressed regarding the validity of government figures and historical knowledge.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding major infrastructure projects (Via Baltica, Rail Baltic) and their international and regional bottlenecks, highlighting the stagnation of Latvia's involvement and the lack of train traffic to Pärnu. He supports his arguments with specific quotes, referencing the statements made by Transport Agency Director Priit Sauk concerning the removal of the Tallinn-Narva direction from the list of priorities. He is also well-versed in the effects of energy prices and the green transition.