By Months: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and matters of administrative liability. In particular, the importance of speed is emphasized from the developers' perspective, and concrete mechanisms (responsible party, fine rates) are demanded to ensure the processes. Specific terminology such as "draft bill," "to process/handle," and "fine rates" is utilized.
06.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the legislative process, particularly the work of the Economic Affairs Committee and the procedures for deliberating draft legislation. They use technical terminology related to accounting and sustainability reporting and refer to specific stakeholders such as the Chamber of Auditors and the Ministry of Finance. The expertise is clearly focused on the domain of financial regulations and parliamentary procedures.
05.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process and the work of the Economic Affairs Committee, addressing the technical and substantive differences between draft legislation based on directives, as well as the procedural timeline. Furthermore, he/she possesses knowledge regarding the social and environmental causes of juvenile delinquency, such as lack of family support, school violence, and social exclusion.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker is interested in and possesses foundational knowledge of the energy sector, particularly due to their membership on the Economic Affairs Committee, mentioning renewable energy and storage solutions. They demonstrate a deeper awareness regarding the complexity of young athletes' development trajectories, emphasizing the necessary balance between education, training, and social security/well-being. Furthermore, they are informed about the emotional burden faced by healthcare professionals concerning end-of-life decisions.
02.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the fields of sport, physical activity, and public health, referencing their personal Olympic champion mindset and childhood experiences. They leverage this knowledge to criticize deficiencies within the education system, pointing out that the number of physical education lessons has remained stagnant at just two academic hours per week. They highlight specific resources, such as 129 maintained fitness trails and outdoor gyms, and reference the Foundations of Sports Policy until 2030.
12.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the legislative procedure, citing precise dates, bill numbers, and deadlines for the submission of amendments. This expertise is clearly focused on the parliamentary administration of laws related to the economy and national defense (specifically, the Customs Act), involving the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense. Technical language is employed to describe working groups and committee sessions.
10.2024
5 Speeches
The expertise focused on amendments to the Customs Act, the adoption of the European Union customs system, and the scope of activities of the Tax and Customs Board. The presenter is qualified to convey the content of the committee discussions, including technical details regarding fine rates and the standard/propriety of the uniform. This knowledge is based on explanations provided by Ministry of Finance officials (including Jürgen Ligi and Eve-Ly Kübard).
09.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates an interest in social policy and legal matters, particularly regarding children's rights and the regulations governing childcare institutions. The topic is approached conceptually, focusing on the legal boundary between freedom of choice and responsibility, illustrated through a specific example (the selection of beverages in a kindergarten).
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on foreign investments, banking sector regulations, and the promises of the digital state. They direct questions straight to the President of the Bank of Estonia and the Head of the Financial Supervision Authority, basing their points on practical examples and feedback gathered from investor consultants overseas.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of economic strategy and sports policy, underscoring the management of limited resources. They rely on research and statistics (e.g., 5% child participation in the school sports system) and reference official strategy documents ("Estonia 2035," "Foundations of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030"). This expertise is also evident in the details and justifications provided for the restructuring of Ministry of Culture grants.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates interest and knowledge regarding public health, environmental technology (waste recycling), energy policy (stability, nuclear power), and internal security responsibilities. He focuses on finding practical and technological solutions, specifically asking about contributions to scientific research in the field of recycling. He is also aware of the rapid changes occurring in the baseline data of the energy sector.
03.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates an interest in the philosophy of education, energy policy, and public health financing. To clarify the situation, they utilize comparative examples, such as the Nordic countries, the Finnish nuclear power plant, and Latvia's health insurance contribution rate. The speeches do not contain deep technical or statistical data; instead, they focus on the conceptual aspects of the proposed solutions.
02.2024
1 Speeches
The politician focuses on the intersection of the green transition and the economic impact of Estonian industrial companies. The expertise is demonstrated by the specificity of the question regarding whether the green transition is perceived as an economic opportunity or an obstacle. This indicates an interest in the balance between environmental policy and industrial economics.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding practical issues in the education and sports sectors, highlighting the concerns of coaches and teachers related to children's rights and the demanding of grades with the help of a lawyer. Furthermore, the speaker possesses knowledge about the organization of extracurricular education and cooperation opportunities within local governments (municipalities), offering specific examples (e.g., sharing a folk dance instructor).