By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the principles of regulatory policy and the reduction of administrative burden, referencing the goals stipulated in the coalition agreement. Furthermore, the ability to demand clarification regarding the procedures for addressing suspicions of unconstitutional conduct within the workplace or the Riigikogu is evident.

The presenter demonstrates thorough knowledge of the financial aspects of the energy market and subsidy schemes, citing specific data such as the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for wind power, Nord Pool prices, and Elering disbursements (exceeding 1 billion euros). He/She uses statistics regarding the low capacity factor of wind energy (20%) and the share of subsidies (20% of revenues). Knowledge is also demonstrated concerning wind turbine planning regulations, environmental impacts (bisphenol A, deforestation), and the balance between dispatchable and intermittent capacity.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding border control and community vitality, specifically referencing the 2023 study conducted by the University of Tartu's Centre for Applied Social Sciences. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the fiscal aspects of the legislation, requiring a numerical breakdown of the budgetary costs for initiatives originating from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of national defense budgeting (specifically, the costs of foreign missions) and financial penalties (including fine units and indexation). The arguments are supported by specific financial data and temporal references, such as the date of the last fee increase in 2017 and fine amounts reaching up to 400,000 euros. Particular emphasis is placed on the effect of inflation on the real value of monetary fines and fees.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of population policy and demography, referencing specific development plans (such as the Welfare Development Plan) and the institutional setup (the role of the Ministry of Social Affairs). He/She emphasizes the necessity of central leadership and a strategic vision, proposing the establishment of a Prime Minister’s Population Bureau as a solution. Furthermore, the speaker is up-to-date on the ongoing discussions within the Constitutional Committee concerning the restriction of voting rights.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of public health and medical side effects (myocarditis, pericarditis), utilizing specific terminology and references to vaccines (Moderna, mRNA). The speaker supports their claims with concrete data, referencing mortality indicators from the Estonian Statistics Office and the vaccination policies of the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark).

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding both international security and mineral resource supply security (MSP, rare earth metals), as well as complex domestic environmental issues (phosphorite mining, groundwater conservation). Specific terminology is employed, and reference is made to concrete strategic agreements and the Minister's previous statements. Independent analyses are demanded, indicating a desire to rely on expert opinions.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial and managerial details of the Nordica case, referencing KredEx loans, the age of the aircraft fleet, deficiencies in maintenance reserves, and the due diligence obligation under the Commercial Code. He relies on special reports from the National Audit Office and the work of previous committees to justify the necessity of investigating management failures and the lack of proper oversight. Furthermore, he is well-versed in Nordica's historical context (Estonian Air, the management period under Erki Urva, cooperation with SAS).