By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, security policy, and international relations, emphasizing the requirements for clarity and applicability of constitutional amendments. He refers to reports from security institutions and the views of experts (e.g., Jüri Adams), addressing specific legal problems, such as the status of citizens of unrecognized states (e.g., Palestine, Abkhazia). He also emphasizes the lack of information regarding the number of Russian citizens among individuals with undetermined citizenship.

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding regional administration (the abolition of county governments, the role of counties) and the school network for children with special educational needs, naming specific schools (Ämmuste, Nurme) and their management structures. In energy matters, comprehensive calculations are demanded, referencing specific projects (the Narva gas plant, the Paldiski storage cavern) and financial data. Specific data is also used concerning public transport frequency (60 trains on the western route versus 5 to Viljandi) and the financial impact of the tax reform.

The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of electoral legislation and legislative procedures, explaining detailed changes to the dates of electoral proceedings (e.g., 60 days instead of 90 days) and the basis for mandate allocation. They are able to differentiate the impact that the number of voters versus the total population has on the legal amendments, and discuss the interplay between constitutional law and statutory law.

The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge regarding the interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, citing a specific section (§ 134) and previous practice (the vote of no confidence in Sven Sester in 2017). He/She is also familiar with the details of education policy, such as the extension of vocational education to four years and the reorganization of the Maarjamaa school. Furthermore, he/she uses statistics, citing the reduction in pensions for 146,000 pensioners in January.

The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the financial aspects of energy policy and infrastructure costs, referencing specific sums such as 2.6 billion euros in subsidies, 1 billion euros for the Paldiski project, and a monthly reserve fee of 60 million euros for frequency maintenance. He emphasizes the impact of CO2 policy and national defense expenditures, and demands that clear calculations regarding the formation of the future price of electricity be presented to the public.