By Months: Reili Rand

Shows a deep awareness of the problems concerning education sector financing, the functioning of local governments (LG), and internal security (PPA, prison leasing costs). Uses the background of a former LG leader to challenge the minister’s stance regarding local government responsibility for school meals and to highlight the varying capabilities of different municipalities. Stresses the link between school meals and Estonian food security and supply chains.

The speaker is highly proficient in the field of social policy and demography, citing analyses from the Ministry of Social Affairs and precise expenditure figures (e.g., €564.62 per child per month). They possess detailed knowledge of regional development, healthcare sustainability (Hiiumaa Hospital), and legislation concerning commercial cooperatives. The use of statistics regarding relative poverty and the impact of family benefits is noteworthy.

Shows deep expertise in the field of youth work (qualification requirements, risks associated with project-based funding) and in regional policy (GDP inequality, infrastructure investments). Uses specific legal terminology and refers to the criticism of legal experts (Pikamäe, Pilving) regarding the solution adopted for the Competition Act. Is aware of the reports by the Development Monitoring Centre concerning the mobility of healthcare workers.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy and infrastructure (railways, ferries), backing up claims with specific data concerning passenger numbers and project readiness. They are also proficient in social policy and gender equality issues, drawing attention to the links between benefits and wage fluctuations. Regarding energy policy, the speaker demands economic and technological justification, citing international precedents (such as the rising costs of Canada's SMR).

The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of gender equality and social policy, using specific figures (a wage gap of 13.1%, 41% of women having experienced intimate partner violence) and referencing international studies (McKinsey) and directives. He/She is up to date with the preparation of qualification requirements for youth work and the needs of cultural sites in Hiiumaa. Furthermore, he/she utilizes knowledge regarding the energy deficit in Estonia and the Nordic social model.

The presenter demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of international gender equality legislation (the CEDAW Convention, its Optional Protocol, EU directives) and related statistics (wage gap, intimate partner violence). They also possess a detailed overview of regional infrastructure projects, particularly the development stages and financing history of the Riisipere-Rohuküla railway section. To support their arguments, they utilize economic studies (McKinsey) and forecasts (Bank of Estonia).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of maritime security, hybrid threats, and legislation, referencing specific laws and subsea infrastructure. Specific terminology is employed, such as "hybrid threats," "communication cables," and "naval development," while analyzing threats (dragging anchors, suspicious vessels). The expertise is focused on threat prevention and deterrence, considering Russia's capability to damage subsea infrastructure.