By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy, economic regulations, and legislative procedures, citing specific investments (Auvere, 800 million euros) and the bureaucratic burden (over 30 million euros). Particular emphasis is placed on constitutional aspects (property rights, legitimate expectation) and procedural details (independent expertise, coordination table). Furthermore, the speaker possesses knowledge of European Union directives, such as the sustainability reporting directive, and the objectives of the green transition.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of public finance and budget execution, utilizing detailed statistical comparisons and technical terminology (e.g., general government expenditure, consolidated external resources, expenditure types). Specific figures are presented (e.g., 426 million euros over-collected, 2 billion euros remaining unused) to refute the government's claims. Particular emphasis is placed on the lack of budget transparency and constitutional aspects, citing the findings of the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice.

Demonstrates a deep understanding of state budget details, especially the Ministry of Defence budget lines ("Special equipment for defense purposes") and the definitions of governance costs. It uses specific figures (a billion euros, 96 million euros, 5% inflation) and refers to analytical sources (studies by the Konjunktuuriinstituut). It raises detailed questions about the impact of tax increases across income deciles, highlighting the government's lack of analytical quality.

The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in taxation and macroeconomics, presenting specific data (e.g., ten taxes, one billion euros in consolidation) and referencing analyses conducted by the Ministry of Finance and the National Audit Office. The impact of indirect taxes and the budget lines for national defense expenditures are addressed in particular detail, highlighting the reduction of the Ministry of Defense’s special equipment line by 96 million euros.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the legal field, particularly concerning the Law of Property Act and the Traffic Act, analyzing concepts such as "possessor" (lawful/unlawful) and "possession in bad faith." Technical legal terminology is employed ("scope of protection of ownership rights," "civil turnover") along with a detailed analysis of the meaning of the draft law's specific formulations. Furthermore, knowledge of parliamentary procedure and the processing of documents is highlighted.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of social policy, family benefits systems (specifically, selectivity), and taxation, utilizing technical terms such as "tax-free income" and "tax wedge." Concrete data is presented concerning the birth rate crisis (a fertility rate of 1.3) and the impact on the state budget (0.5 billion euros). Reference is also made to Eurostat data on purchasing power parity to highlight the worsening financial situation of households.

The speaker demonstrates authority in matters of state finance and budget management, citing specific figures (e.g., a 96 million euro cut to specialized defense equipment, 2.4 billion in unspent funds). He shows detailed knowledge of budget line items and economic effects (inflation, the burden of indirect taxation). Furthermore, he is highly proficient in interpreting the Riigikogu’s (Parliament’s) rules of procedure and procedural regulations, especially concerning the rejection of proposed amendments.