By Plenary Sessions: Evelin Poolamets

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The speaker demonstrates a high level of detail regarding wind energy planning, highlighting specific figures (150 wind turbines, 1000 MW) and local examples (Vinni, Haljala, Väike-Maarja). They use technical terms such as infrasound and strategic environmental assessment, and describe the logistical and land use requirements associated with establishing wind farms (gravel, concrete, quarries).

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding sustainability reporting (ESG) requirements and their economic impact, referencing the scope of reporting (environmental, social, and governance areas) and implementation costs. Specific requirements concerning diversity, inclusion commitments, and investment in IT systems are mentioned. The speaker is also familiar with the substantive requirements of social standards (e.g., gender identity, sexual orientations).

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the financing of national defense (loans, security tax) and renewable energy subsidies. They utilize specific data, citing the total amount of renewable energy subsidies for 2023 (€75.6 million), to inquire about plans for the following year. The emphasis is placed on verifying details and ensuring the accuracy of the financial figures.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demographics, highlighting detailed statistical data on the decline in the birth rate (22,308 in 1990 versus 10,949 in 2023) and referencing historical data dating back to 1919. Furthermore, he displays knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of phosphorite mining, mentioning processing methods involving sulfuric acid/hydrochloric acid and the concession method.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of waste management, the extension of producer responsibility, and the associated administrative and financial burden. Technical terminology is employed (waste storage guarantees, digital consignment notes), and reference is made to impact analysis data, highlighting that these costs could amount to up to 5% of the annual turnover for smaller enterprises. Specific emphasis is placed on the lack of supervision mechanisms concerning foreign companies.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social insurance and child protection legislation, referencing the mechanisms of the Social Insurance Board (SKA) and the process of archiving criminal data. He/She supports his/her positions with specific data, mentioning hundreds of cases of child sexual abuse and providing an example from the statistics of the Eastern Prefecture as of November 2024.