By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The expertise is related to constitutional law and complex legislative processes, particularly concerning electoral rights and citizenship issues. The speaker is familiar with the context of when the draft bill was initiated and when the constitutional amendment initiatives began to move forward.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy policy, national strategic planning, and administrative law. He uses specific terminology, such as the "energy economy development plan," and emphasizes adherence to the logic of good governance and parliamentary management.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding both the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and procedural logic, as well as the specifics of financial policy, citing the doubling of car tax revenue forecasts (from €120 million to €240 million). A distinct depth of knowledge is evident in the analysis of Georgia’s political history and geopolitical context, highlighting the impact of the influx of Russian capital and citizens.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in matters of national defense funding, budget strategy, and ammunition procurement, utilizing specific terminology such as "critical capability requirements" and referencing specific fiscal years. They rely on the military advice provided by the Commander of the Defense Forces and are aware of the government's stance regarding the European economic governance regulation.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise regarding national defense funding, ammunition procurement, and NATO requirements, utilizing specific figures (1.6 billion, 598 million, 90 million in VAT). He/She is well-versed in the European Union's financial management regulation (referencing ex-post and ex-ante models) and the possibilities for utilizing structural funds (emissions trading revenue). This expertise is based on the military advice provided by the Commanders of the Defense Forces and the former Secretary General.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social and family benefits and tax policy, citing specific canceled decisions (e.g., the large family benefit, income tax exemptions). Specific statistics are employed, mentioning 9,700 births last year and referencing the "demographic black record." The comprehensive impact of the policy on society's mood and optimism is highlighted.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of security policy and constitutional law. He supports his views with specific data, citing the Government Office’s December survey on the attitudes of people with a different mother tongue towards Russia’s war and NATO, as well as the security authority’s assessment regarding the necessity of action.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of energy policy, particularly concerning electricity price forecasting, CO2 emission trading, and mechanisms for ensuring security of supply. Technical terms and numerical comparisons are used (e.g., Nord Pool prices, 1.4 cents/kWh), relying on the positions of experts from Eesti Energia, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Academy of Sciences. The necessity of operating under current European law, including the Electricity Market Directive, is specifically emphasized.