By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and technical issues (transcripts, control panels/desks). The analysis is particularly thorough concerning the definitions of international law and social gender (gender vs sex), citing the explanations provided by the Council of Europe. Furthermore, the speaker is up to date with foreign policy events (the UN leader’s visit to Russia) and local environmental projects (bog restoration).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy, employing technical arguments concerning energy density, weather dependency, grid investments, and the necessity of storage facilities. Furthermore, they are familiar with Riigikogu procedures and the behavioral norms expected of ministers, highlighting their fitness for office.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in financial matters, explaining the pass-through of the Euribor increase to loans and deposits, and detailing the mechanisms by which banks generate extraordinary profits. Technical terminology is employed, and reference is made to specific regulatory requirements (ESG reporting). Furthermore, the situation is compared using the example of the Lithuanian bank tax. The legal background for the expansion of customs powers is also addressed.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in international prison policy and statistics, citing examples from the situation in the United Kingdom (where 105,000 prisoners are projected by 2028) and the Netherlands (which saw a 40% decrease in the number of prisoners over 20 years). Regarding economic topics, expert opinions are quoted on the detrimental effects of tax increases, and the situation is compared using the example of the banking tax in Germany and Lithuania. The speaker also possesses knowledge of the procedures for processing parliamentary inquiries and the analysis of transcripts.

The speaker demonstrates considerable expertise in state budget, taxation, and financial management, utilizing technical terminology and statistics. They reference analyses from the National Audit Office, explanatory memoranda, and specific figures (e.g., 2.4 billion, 69 million euros in overlooked revenue, 41% consumption taxes). Separate criticism is also highlighted regarding the agricultural budget and its performance metrics (net value added).

The speaker demonstrates strong budgetary and financial expertise, detailing the figures in the explanatory memorandum (e.g., 69 million in unrecovered financing transactions, fluctuating effects of excise duties) and demanding the quantification of costs (per diems). The speaker is also familiar with parliamentary procedures (negotiations, best practices) and the technical details of energy policy (offshore wind farms, CO2 trading).

Demonstrates awareness of the links between social policy and demography, citing the actions and trends of the Finnish government. It raises specific questions regarding the financial impact of draft legislation on Local Authorities (KOV) and the absence of necessary budget coverage. Furthermore, knowledge of public administration and legislative procedures is highlighted, criticizing the proactive measures taken by ministries prior to the law entering into effect.

The speaker demonstrates proficiency in analyzing social welfare legislation (special care services, independent nursing care) and accompanying explanatory notes. They utilize technical language, referencing specific legal sections (§ 102) and requirements concerning service volume. Their ability to identify discrepancies in the submitted financial data (the difference between 1.6 million and 2.85 million) and demand precise clarification of the budget figures is notably strong.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in geopolitical analysis, referencing the recognized analyst George Friedman and international news sources (censor.net, Polish radio). Specific military terminology is employed, discussing unit size (brigade-sized unit) and logistical/safety factors. This demonstration of knowledge is focused on the domain of foreign policy and defense planning.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of public administration and budgetary matters, particularly concerning contractual stipulations (the five-year requirement) and the division of labor between agencies (the Ministry versus the Health Board). Specific terminology such as "predictability," "reducing bureaucracy," and "budget" is employed, indicating a detailed understanding of administrative structure.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding large transport projects (Via Baltica, Rail Baltic) and their financing, utilizing specific data and timelines (the year 2030, 200 million euros). Particular depth is given to the issue of revenue from CO2 quota sales and its utilization, noting the reasons for the price drop (industrial contraction) and its effect on environmental projects.