By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding parliamentary procedure and the role of the presiding body, utilizing specific terminology such as "interpreting the Rules of Procedure Act" and "the role of a fair arbitrator." This expertise centers on the quality of parliamentary governance, the requirement for impartiality, and the analysis of the conflict environment.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional order, legislation, and security issues, particularly concerning foreign influence. They utilize legal terminology (e.g., legal certainty, episcopal organizations) and draw a detailed comparison with Latvia's legislative initiative and timeline regarding the status of the Orthodox Church.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in economics and finance, citing specific sources (Eesti Pank, Luminor, Swedbank) and statistical concepts such as real GDP growth and producer price levies. A clear distinction is drawn between tax-driven and sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, the speaker is well-informed about recent political events and sensitive issues covered in the media.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of border security, hybrid threats, and international sanctions, citing warnings issued by Estonian and European security agencies and specific acts of sabotage (Estlink 2, attacks on vehicles). Technical terms are used, including (sanctioned dual-use goods, symmetrical step), and up-to-date statistics on border crossings are presented (e.g., 3,958 Russian citizens per week). This expertise is based on consultations with professional security officials and diplomats.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and foreign relations law, addressing constitutional jurisdiction matters, such as the denunciation and ratification of international treaties. They employ technical legal terminology (e.g., "burden of proof," "general norm") and possess detailed knowledge regarding the impacts of administrative burden, specifically referencing a 30 million euro cost associated with the system for auditing sustainability reports. Furthermore, they are up-to-date on the Ministry of Climate's internal plans concerning the competencies of the Environmental Board.

The speaker demonstrates specific expertise in the field of national defense development and planning, referencing the dates and content of the advice submitted by the Commander of the Defense Forces. He uses technical terms such as "anti-drone capability" and "state budget strategy," and quotes specific official responses. He is familiar with the context of Security Cabinet discussions and NATO capability development plans.

The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge in the field of national defense, highlighting a 1.6 billion euro shortfall in ammunition procurement and zero euros covered by existing commitments. They rely on authoritative sources, referencing the military advice provided by the Commander of the Defense Forces and the devastating critique leveled by Kusti Salm, the former Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense, regarding the government's indecisiveness. Furthermore, the speaker utilizes concrete economic data when criticizing the tax hikes (exceeding one billion euros).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic and fiscal matters, citing Swedbank analyses, the components of fourth-quarter economic growth, and the National Audit Office's audit concerning government expenditures. Furthermore, the speaker possesses detailed knowledge of national defense procurements, specifically highlighting concrete figures (1.6 billion versus just over 100 million euros) related to the acquisition of munitions. Additionally, the speaker is informed about specific administrative initiatives, such as the termination of the "Personal State" project.