By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

The speaker demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical market regulations, detailing wholesale competition, limitations on markups, and the procurement of medicines for rare diseases. They are also familiar with alternative tax proposals put forward by entrepreneurs (Toomas Luman) and the impact of energy policy on the state budget. The speaker uses specific terminology such as "creeping nationalization" and "medical devices" (including cotton swabs and adhesive plaster).

The speaker demonstrates a profound knowledge of economic and social policy, particularly concerning the pension system (Pillar II), tax policy (profit tax, tax cascade), and the financing of care homes. They utilize arguments grounded in the effects of inflation and indexation, and quote prison service experts (Priit Kama) and media outlets.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of social policy, especially regarding family benefits, elderly care, and mental health services, citing their previous experience as Minister of Population. Specific figures related to budget cuts (€1.3 million euros) are used, and the expertise of demographers and pensioner organizations is referenced. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the bureaucratic problems involved in applying for and reporting on local government (KOV) support funds.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demography, citing Statistics Estonia's forecasts and calling for the inclusion of demographers in the legislative process. They possess detailed knowledge regarding the amendments to the Family Benefits Act and have previous experience as the Minister of Public Administration concerning the merger of the Land and Spatial Planning Board. Regarding this merger, the speaker inquires about the agency's internal dynamics and the resulting cost savings.

Expertise is evident in the legislative procedures, particularly in the context of the bill's second reading and the proposed amendments. The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legal constraints within the social sector and criticizes the Social Affairs Committee for its insufficient discussion regarding the content of the bill.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of demography and population policy, utilizing specific terminology such as natural increase, internal migration, and external migration. He/She presents concrete statistical data regarding the decline in the number of births (a natural increase deficit of 5,000, and 10,000 births annually) and emphasizes the narrow, science-based nature of population science. He/She refers to previous experience as Minister of Population and the formulation of strategies.