By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of energy policy, referencing both oil shale and alternative sources (wind turbines). They acknowledge the promotion of the green transition at the European Union level and employ political terminology such as "resolutely" and "to balance," addressing the presenter as an expert.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedural aspects of legislation, particularly concerning the drafting of bills and the handling of amendments in the Riigikogu. He/She exhibits detailed historical knowledge, using the 2008 change to the Tallinn electoral procedure as an analogy to illustrate the current situation. This expertise also encompasses the history of the process for amending the Churches and Congregations Act.

The speaker demonstrates awareness of the growing scale of fraud, citing specific data from the Information System Authority (RIA) and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), and highlighting a sharp increase between January and March. They propose concrete solutions, such as direct mail campaigns targeting the elderly and cooperation with banks and communication operators, which indicates a deep understanding of the subject matter.

The speaker demonstrates a thorough understanding of the details concerning funding in the sports and culture sectors, highlighting precise budget lines and financial cuts across the years (e.g., 2.2 million euros less allocated for organizing international competitions). Specific statistical data is utilized (e.g., a gross minimum wage of 1600 euros, a 40% price increase) to analyze the wage issue and overall funding. The expertise encompasses both the fundamentals of sports policy and the mechanisms for financing cultural infrastructure.

The analysis focuses on the international practice and security of e-voting, highlighting specific examples of countries that have abandoned the system (Finland, Germany). The speaker stresses the impossibility of guaranteeing 100% security as the primary technical and political issue.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in analyzing taxation and the economic situation, citing specific data, such as a 40% price increase over two years. Reliance is placed on specific sources and experts, including the report of the Estonian Institute of Economic Research and the confirmation regarding the drop in prices by Raul Puusepp, Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Traders Association. International comparison is also used with 25 European Union member states where VAT has been lowered.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of European Union law, particularly concerning the obligation of member states to notify the European Commission when imposing trade barriers. Technical terms such as "implementation of a directive" are used, and specific requirements of EU law are referenced.

The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of the structural problems within the education sector, particularly concerning teacher qualifications and succession planning. Specific data is utilized (e.g., only 3% of schools meet the requirements, nearly 4,200 unqualified teachers), and reference is made to the position of Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise regarding the inadequate definition in the law. The level of expertise is high in both legal (the undefined requirement of sufficiency) and economic (wage competitiveness) aspects.

The presenter demonstrates expertise in comparing the prices of internet services across Europe, emphasizing the high cost level in Estonia. The subject is the availability and cost of digital services, pointing to a focus on ICT policy and consumer protection. Comparative, data-driven argumentation is utilized within the European context.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in Riigikogu procedures (such as requesting a mandate, and the coalition vote count of 52/51) and tax system terminology ("the tax bulge"). Furthermore, they are up to date on security policy debates, referencing the positions of Arnold Sinisalu, the former head of the Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitsei), regarding suffrage. They criticize the opponents' approach as being overly focused on numbers and Excel spreadsheets.

The speaker has expressed interest in legal mechanisms and the consequences of invalidating laws, prompting them to approach the Chancellor of Justice for clarification. Specifically, clarification is sought regarding how compensation should be managed in a situation where the statutory provisions forming the basis of a tax have been repealed. This indicates a search for knowledge within the legal and procedural domain.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, the legislative process (the need for impact analysis), and the legal status of churches. The knowledge is particularly detailed regarding the lack of canonical and administrative ties between the Estonian Orthodox Church and Moscow, and specific statistical data is referenced (150,000 Orthodox believers, billions in bank profits). The importance of experts’ opinions (e.g., the Commissioner for Equal Treatment) in the legislative process is emphasized.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the European Union's equality directives and Estonian constitutional matters, particularly in the context of the car tax, citing the conclusions drawn by the Chancellor of Justice. Furthermore, the speaker addresses finance-related topics, questioning the minister about the freedom of enterprise and referencing the minister's long-standing involvement in financial affairs.

The speaker demonstrates awareness of international regulatory trends, referencing decisions made by other countries regarding the banning of TikTok. The subject matter expertise focuses on the links between technological risks and consumer safety, citing as examples phones assembled in China and Chinese-made cars.