By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of regional governance and business development, correcting the minister's perception regarding the county-level nature and functions of development centers. Furthermore, the speaker holds an authoritative position in the sports sector, acting as the president of the Jõud sports association and possessing detailed information on sports funding policy and the development of regional sports facilities. The speaker cites specific examples of illogical regional boundaries (the Central Estonia region) and infrastructure development (the Paide football hall).

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the handling of the state budget, constitutionality, and the operations of oversight institutions (the Chancellor of Justice, the Auditor General). Technical terminology is employed, and direct reference is made to the extremely sharp criticism leveled by the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice, which indicates a profound understanding of the subject matter.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu procedure (specifically referencing the Constitutional Committee) and political terminology (populism, left-wing populism, right-wing populism). He/She relies on the discussions held in the committee to raise conceptual questions at the plenary session.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, criticizing the delegation of authority by the committee chairman and the grouping/striking out of amendments. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of the specifics of the state budget, inquiring about specific line items and amounts concerning public transport subsidies. They refer to transcripts and explanatory notes, emphasizing the necessity of formal correctness.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of local government financing, state budget strategy, and the organization of public transport. Particular emphasis is placed on the lack of concrete financial backing for the reforms, referencing both next year's budget and the overall budget strategy. Furthermore, regarding the constitutional amendments, reliance is placed on the expert opinions of legal professionals with academic backgrounds and practicing lawyers.

The speaker demonstrates strong proficiency regarding the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act and related procedural rules, emphasizing the correctness of documents and voting procedures. They also possess knowledge of the legal distinction between taxes and various charges (state fees and environmental charges), and the requirement that state fees must be cost-based.

Shows a profound understanding of citizenship law, its history (the original 1995 version and the 2006 amendment), and administrative practice. Utilizes detailed statistics and comparative data regarding citizenship granting decisions made by various governments (Jüri Ratas's governments, Kaja Kallas's governments). Directly references the Ministry of the Interior's replies to parliamentary inquiries and examples of case law to support the argument.

The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, criticizing the decisions of the Finance Committee and the actions of the presiding officer for procedural violations. He/She has a detailed understanding of the Ministry of Education’s inaction (specifically regarding adult secondary schools and the absence of the 10 million euro allocation line) and the theory and practice of the earmarked use of taxes. During the debate on the education bill, the speaker refers to specific sections of the law and constitutional provisions (e.g., Section 12).

The speaker demonstrates competence in managing the procedural organization of the Riigikogu and legislative processes, particularly concerning the handling of proposed amendments. However, there is no evidence of substantive expertise in economic, social, or other policy areas.