By Months: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Months: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

11.2025

2 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates expertise in international relations (specifically, Estonia-Sweden bilateral relations) and internal security, citing experience gained in combating organized crime. The arguments are supported by warnings issued by specialized professionals (police officer Andres Anvelt, psychiatrist Airi Värnik). Furthermore, quantitative data regarding prison inmate turnover and visitor numbers during the contract period are requested.
10.2025

46 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in national fiscal policy and budget processes (State Financial Strategy 2026–2029), citing the State Budget Act and the sessions of the Budget Scrutiny Committee. They are proficient in issues concerning administrative costs and the technical expenditures related to IT systems, and possess a thorough understanding of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act. They demand concrete figures and transparency in financial planning.
09.2025

98 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in national defense matters, referencing official correspondence from the National Audit Office, details regarding the procurement of ammunition and anti-drone capabilities, and the recommendations of the Commander of the Defense Forces. Furthermore, the speaker possesses strong competence in economic and fiscal policy, utilizing specific budget figures (ETS2 330 million, growth in administrative expenses 480 million) and legal knowledge (unconstitutionality, retroactive taxation, the principle of legitimate expectation).
06.2025

75 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of public finance and budget analysis, drawing on specific statistical data concerning the growth of the tax burden and government expenditures (e.g., a €527 million increase in administrative costs). He/She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the principles of the rule of law, the limited scope of constitutional review channels, and the legal issues surrounding data mining and personal privacy. Furthermore, they are well-versed in European Union regulations (the ETS system, sustainability reporting) and their financial impact on Estonian enterprises.
05.2025

63 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in finance and energy policy, utilizing specific figures and references (e.g., State Audit Office assessments, Hando Sutter’s forecasts, 38,000 euros/MW). He/She is thoroughly familiar with the details of tax hikes (VAT, income tax, excise duties) and regulatory obligations (waste reform, electricity charges, sustainability reporting). He/She stresses the government's lack of forecasting capability and demands a clear articulation of the financial and economic impacts.
04.2025

43 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in economic and energy policy, utilizing specific data and forecasts (Bank of Estonia 6% inflation, Swedbank decline in labor productivity). They employ technical terminology specific to the energy sector (balancing reserve fee, island operation fee, Estlink 2 sabotage) and reference international maritime law, thereby showcasing detailed knowledge of both legislation and financial implications.
03.2025

61 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense and security, referencing specific procurements (1.6 billion euros for ammunition, anti-drone capabilities) and the military advice provided by the Commander of the Defense Forces. Furthermore, they are competent in economic and fiscal matters, citing analyses from Swedbank and the Bank of Estonia, as well as data from the National Audit Office concerning the growth of governing expenditures. In addition, the speaker exhibits knowledge of European Union law (sustainability reports) and constitutional law issues (the Foreign Relations Act, denunciation).
02.2025

26 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, utilizing technical terminology (indexing, security of supply, Nord Pool) and referencing assessments provided by the Academy of Sciences, along with specific financial figures (2.6 billion euros). Furthermore, he is well-versed in state finance and social security data, highlighting precise numbers (a reduction in net pensions for over 146,000 pensioners) and citing evaluations from the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice. Regarding foreign policy, he is knowledgeable about the specifics of the European security architecture and the process of applying for exceptions to EU budgetary rules.
01.2025

58 Speeches

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in national defense funding and energy policy, utilizing specific figures (1.6 billion euros for procurement/munitions, 598 million euros in RES, 1.4 cents/kWh impact). They repeatedly reference the recommendations of Defense Force commanders and energy experts, alongside relevant European Union legal acts (the Economic Governance Regulation, the Electricity Market Directive). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the details of government budget strategy documents and the legislative process.