By Plenary Sessions: Valdo Randpere

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international practice regarding the granting and revocation of residence permits, referencing the experiences of other countries. He/She is familiar with the historical discussion in the Republic of Estonia concerning the suitability of the church located opposite the Riigikogu (Parliament), and relies on security analysis regarding the positions held by the Russian Orthodox Church.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the history of education policy, specifically referencing the 2011/2012 free higher education reform and the role of Isamaa in pushing it through. They employ comparative analysis, inquiring about the funding models of the world's top 30 universities, and highlighting the issue of scholarships and tuition fees. Their expertise is centered on the financial sustainability of the education sector.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in public finance and budget scale, noting the Ministry of Education's substantial budget and identifying potential areas for savings. They are familiar with the specifics of the teachers' strike, and question the logic of striking in 2024 over promises related to 2027. The need for a systemic reform of the school network and the Ministry of Education is emphasized.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise on the topics of the rule of law, criminal procedure, and the separation of powers. He/She refers to the positions of the Ministry of Justice's Criminal Policy Department and explains the differences between administrative supervision and the processing of a crime report. He/She emphasizes the role of the three-tier court system in monitoring the quality of the Prosecutor's Office's work.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of EKRE's previous, strongly articulated socio-political stances (specifically, the issue of surrogacy) and is familiar with the procedural conduct patterns observed in the Riigikogu last autumn. He/She is able to link political anxieties (human trafficking) with skepticism regarding support for a specific draft bill.