By Plenary Sessions: Reili Rand
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates competence in social policy and taxation, citing specific expenditure figures (such as €50 million for family benefits and €114 million for tax relief). They show particularly deep expertise regarding the birth rate, referencing a comprehensive, cross-sectoral analysis that examines the impact of housing, mental health, and economic well-being.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the funding mechanisms of education and social policy, particularly regarding state support for school meals and the capacity of local governments (KOV). They also possess knowledge concerning internal security and the allocation of Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) resources (security in Western Estonia, overtime hours, and filling vacant posts). Specific terminology is employed, such as the "system of connected vessels" and linking the consumer price index to subsidies.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of regional economics and statistics, utilizing terms such as added value, export capacity, and median wage. They refer to specific data, including the median wage in Hiiumaa (1400 euros) and an example of data rounding by the Statistical Office, thereby emphasizing a data-driven approach. The expertise centers on analyzing the distribution of domestic economic indicators.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of transport and regional development, specifically addressing the organization of ferry services to the major islands and the potential of the Rohuküla rail link. The expertise also encompasses knowledge of funding sources, mentioning the possibility of applying for European Union funds.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public finance, debt burden, and credit ratings, utilizing specific terminology. Emphasis is placed on the importance of expert assessments when evaluating the economic situation. Reference is also made to a conference organized by the Foresight Centre (Arenguseire Keskus), which indicates awareness of the ongoing discussions regarding economic competitiveness.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in infrastructure policy, particularly concerning the links between ferry connections and regional development, supporting the concept of treating ferries as an extension of the road network. Expertise was also highlighted in the field of legislation and security, criticizing the impact of suspending the operation of license plate recognition cameras on the PPA's (Police and Border Guard Board's) ability to solve pedophilia crimes and locate missing persons.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in social policy, demography, and family well-being, citing specific statistical data regarding birth rates and the costs of child maintenance. Analyses from the Ministry of Social Affairs and studies conducted by Praxis are utilized to justify the need for support payments to vulnerable groups, particularly single parents, whose risk of poverty exceeds 50%. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the complexities of administering family benefits within blended families.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the state budget strategy and finance, distinguishing one-time extraordinary revenue from permanent surplus, and referencing specific orders of magnitude for financial needs (tens versus hundreds of millions). They also possess detailed knowledge of the consequences of the Hiiumaa education system reform, including the sustainability of the vocational school and the fate of the culturally valuable Suuremõisa Manor.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social policy and demography, referencing an analysis supporting birth rates prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs. He/She employs specific terminology such as "housing loans" and "borrowing capacity," linking demographic challenges with issues of financial regulation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed awareness of regional healthcare problems, highlighting specific bottlenecks such as the sustainability of funding and the increasingly acute shortage of healthcare workers. This knowledge is related to the functioning of the sole 24-hour medical facility on the specific island (Hiiumaa).
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of regional administration, referencing their previous experience as a municipal leader, as well as labor policy, focusing on salary criteria and increasing the economy's added value. They are familiar with the specifics of energy policy, mentioning specialized fees such as the frequency reserve charge and the island operation fee. Economic terminology such as "added value" and "smarter work" is utilized.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in regional policy and infrastructure, highlighting the phases of railway construction, the history of investments, and the logistical bottlenecks of the ferry connection. Furthermore, socio-political expertise is evident regarding the family benefits system (parental allowance, child support) and its demographic impact, as well as knowledge concerning the legislative gaps affecting commercial associations.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financial regulation and consumer protection, addressing specific measures such as the credit register, the loan cap, and advertising restrictions. They raise technical questions concerning the speed of the register's establishment and alternatives to these measures, comparing the advantages of state-backed versus private capital solutions.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Deep expertise is evident in the specifics of the Competition Act and its procedural models, emphasizing the increasing administrative burden and bureaucracy. To substantiate these claims, authoritative legal experts are cited, such as Priit Pikamäe, Director of the Faculty of Law at the University of Tartu, and Supreme Court Justice Ivo Pilving. Technical terms are employed, including "fragmented and multi-stage procedure" and "ineffective in terms of performance."
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the history of financial regulation and legislation, referencing the long-running debate surrounding the positive credit register and its inclusion in coalition agreements. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the difficulties people face in managing their debt obligations and the growing nature of this issue.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social and equality legislation, referencing both the Consent Law and the necessity of merging the acts concerning gender equality and equal treatment. Special emphasis is placed on the knowledge of a confidential draft commissioned from a law firm and the exclusion of relevant sectoral institutions (the commissioner/ombudsman). Furthermore, there are reportedly notable examples of discrimination concerning the elderly and people with disabilities.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of social policy (kindergarten fees, family benefits, school meal subsidies) and employment regulation (casual employment contracts, social guarantees). They use specific terminology such as "wage poverty" and refer to the regressive nature of the tax system (VAT on food, excise duties). Furthermore, they are aware of the details of the legislative procedure, noting the changes made to the content of the original draft bill.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The expertise is evident in legislative procedures, including the accuracy of transposing directives and the details concerning the history of draft legislation. Knowledge is also demonstrated regarding the specific units of the Competition Authority (investigators handling cartel cases) and their resources. The speaker uses technical language, referencing the government's mandated budget cuts and ongoing proceedings.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The presenter demonstrates expertise in the field of regional development and economic policy, citing disparities in GDP between Harju County and Southeast Estonia and utilizing terminology such as value added and market failure. They are knowledgeable about specific national programs, such as the rental housing program, and are capable of evaluating their impact on job creation across the counties.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in infrastructure project planning, knowing the exact readiness level of the Rohuküla railway (the project is fully complete, with preliminary work finished up to Risti). Knowledge regarding economic stimulus through infrastructure investments is also highlighted, referencing the need to push projects "into the pipeline."
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates profound competence in the youth field, addressing in detail the qualification requirements, standards, and the project-based structure of financing. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the quality of social welfare and the workforce challenges facing regional healthcare, referencing the Foresight Centre's report on the mobility of health workers. They employ specific terminology, such as "regulatory governance" and "harmonization of family benefits."
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in the field of energy and infrastructure planning, emphasizing the necessity of relying on economic and technological assessments. They refer to specific issues, such as delays in wind farm projects and the multiplication of costs. This expertise is evident in the demand for the data underpinning the government's planning process.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in environmental management (Natura assessment, the structure of the Environmental Board [Keskkonnaamet] and the Environmental Investment Centre [KIK]) and energy policy. Specific data and technological details are utilized, referencing the doubling of the construction cost of Canada’s small modular reactor (SMR) to €13.5 billion. Emphasis is placed on Estonia’s lack of experience, expertise, and infrastructure in the nuclear sector.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding the operations of Hiiumaa educational institutions (Hiiumaa Gymnasium and Hiiumaa Vocational School) and the local impacts of the planned reform. They are also well-informed about the concerns in the youth sector, particularly concerning the appreciation of youth workers and raising the quality within the field.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the management of public service media (the ERR Council) and gender balance regulations. They referenced both draft legislation and Estonia's low representation of women in European governing bodies. Furthermore, a specific question was raised concerning public involvement in the Natura assessment process.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and defense industry legislation, specifically citing amendments to the Weapons Act and highlighting their necessity for empowering the defense industry. This knowledge is further demonstrated by drawing a comparison with the pace at which neighboring countries (Lithuania) are implementing security measures.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in rural affairs and food policy, particularly concerning the financing of school meals, subsidies, and procurement regulations. They refer to a specific economic context, mentioning Estonia having the fastest food price increase in the European Union. Furthermore, they are familiar with previous initiatives, such as the organic food subsidy.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in regional development and infrastructure projects, particularly concerning the Haapsalu railway (specifically the Turba–Risti section, construction permits, and property acquisition) and the ferry connections to the major islands (the replacement of the Regula ferry, and permanent resident discounts). Specific statistical data is utilized (such as passenger numbers and the 90 properties involved), along with references to earlier policy concepts, including the public transport reform and regional industrial policy packages. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about how social benefits (unemployment insurance, parental allowance) are dependent on prior income.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international human rights mechanisms (the CEDAW Optional Protocol) and social statistics. Specific data is used regarding intimate partner violence (41%) and the gender pay gap (13% in 2023). The convention's function is explained as providing supplementary protection and acting as a safety valve when domestic remedies have been exhausted.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in gender inequality and labor law, citing specific statistics (the 2023 gender pay gap of 13.1%, the 30% share of recipients of maintenance support). Furthermore, they are well-versed in European Union legislation, referencing both the adoption date and the transposition deadlines for the Pay Transparency Directive. They skillfully link the pay gap issue to broader social consequences, such as fertility rates and the risk of poverty among single parents.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of cultural policy and regional cultural history, highlighting the cultural significance of Hiiumaa and naming specific sites requiring funding. He/She uses historical cultural references (Rudolf Tobias, Erkki-Sven Tüür) to support the arguments. The expertise is focused on bringing attention to the needs of specific infrastructure and monuments.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the energy production deficit, highlighting a specific figure (3 TWh) for the gap between consumption and capacity. Furthermore, he/she holds an authoritative position in clarifying the ideological distinctions between social democracy and socialism. This knowledge is utilized to connect political objectives (security of supply and affordable pricing).
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of healthcare financing and systemic problems, citing international practice regarding the consequences of involving private capital (increased inequality). The specific issue of the shortage of healthcare workers in Estonia is also mentioned.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise on the topics of gender balance, the pay gap, and leadership culture, citing specific statistical data (including the educational attainment of Estonian women, the size of the pay gap, and representation in Europe and on the Tallinn Stock Exchange). They utilize knowledge of the directive’s sanctions mechanism and reference economic studies, such as the McKinsey report, which proves the competitive advantage of diversity.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding macroeconomic forecasts and purchasing power, referencing data from the Bank of Estonia and other analysts. Specific statistics are utilized, citing, for example, the median wage in Hiiumaa (1,373 euros) to illustrate the financial struggles faced by residents. The analysis focuses specifically on the relationship between economic growth and social inequality.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding gender equality in both international and domestic contexts, referencing the CEDAW Convention, the recommendations of its Geneva Report, and the Beijing Platform for Action. Specific statistical data is utilized concerning the wage gap (which has decreased to 11.7%), women's representation (31% in the Riigikogu), and intimate partner violence (41%) in Estonia. This expertise is further supported by knowledge of international studies (McKinsey) and the substance of relevant EU directives.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The expertise becomes evident when connecting economic policy and immigration with digitalization and added value, utilizing technical terminology such as "higher added value." Furthermore, he/she is well-versed in the subject of election financing, referencing party reports and the fivefold discrepancy in campaign costs. In his/her argumentation, he/she relies on the repeated findings of civil society organizations.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of maritime security and hybrid threats, citing specific issues such as dragging anchors, damaged cables, and covert activity. He/She stresses the need to clarify legal regulations and links security to amendments to the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Exclusive Economic Zone Act. Russia’s capability to damage underwater infrastructure is also mentioned.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy policy and strategic planning, employing terms such as "the most crucial strategic document in the energy sector" and "energy policy decision." Emphasis is placed on fulfilling technical and procedural requirements for major energy projects (a nuclear power plant), stressing the necessity of a risk assessment.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The expertise is demonstrated by the handling of analytical topics related to the economy, particularly in the context of Estonian competitiveness. The speaker references knowledge of ongoing work and reports ("short report," "final report"), which indicates a deep dive into the subject matter.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of financial regulation, utilizing specific terminology such as "positive credit register" and "borrower interests." They are familiar with both the history and the current status of the creation of this specific regulation (the credit register), noting that the topic has been under discussion for several years.