By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

The speaker demonstrates expertise in state finance and tax policy, focusing specifically on the supplementary budget and the impact of eliminating the tax hump. To back up their arguments, they utilize data and assessments published by the Ministry of Finance, which lend technical authority to their claims. In particular, reference is made to Ministry of Finance tables that refute the assertions regarding the greatest benefit for low-wage earners.

The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of fiscal policy and taxation, utilizing data from the Ministry of Finance and analysis of income deciles. He presents detailed figures regarding the budgetary gap (550 million euros) caused by the abolition of the tax hump and the proportions of its impact, claiming that 98% of the resulting revenue benefits the highest earning half. He also refers to tables published by ERR and previous contradictory statements made by Annely Akkermann.

The speaker demonstrates institutional knowledge regarding the formation and history of the nuclear energy working group, referencing their previous role as Minister of Public Administration and the curator of that working group. This highlights expertise in government work processes and the background of specific policy development across multiple administrations.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense, pointing out specific unacquired capabilities (a tank battalion, communication systems, radars, and logistics). Data from Statistics Estonia is utilized concerning the proportion of ethnic Estonians and Estonian speakers in Ida-Viru County, thereby emphasizing the demographic analysis. Furthermore, there is detailed knowledge regarding the bureaucratic issues of the Naiskodukaitse (Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) funding model, which is administered through the domain of the Rescue Board.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the Riigikogu's previous international statements (concerning Ukraine's territorial integrity and Russian aggression) and their necessity. The expertise shown is limited to emphasizing foreign policy values and parliamentary history; no technical data or statistics are utilized.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of economic indicators (unemployment, inflation, competitiveness) and institutions (the Estonian Institute of Economic Research), utilizing them to support their arguments. Specific terminology is used concerning migration and its socio-economic costs (e.g., family migration, medical services, benefits).