By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the role of the Supreme Court institution and the complexities of statutory interpretation, highlighting how personal opinion influences decisions when the law is ambiguous. Furthermore, they are well-versed in European Union political trends, particularly concerning the European Commission's centralization efforts and the energy and industrial policy driven by the zero-emission ideology.

The speaker demonstrates expertise on national defense and security issues, citing specific reports (the Meelis Kiili National Defense Report, the ODIHR report) and concrete events (the 2020 funding initiative, the 2021 proposal by the National Defense Committee). They are also knowledgeable about the links between European energy policy and industrial development with military capability. Regarding e-elections, emphasis is placed on the necessity of eliminating existing shortcomings and the importance of an evidence-based approach.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, utilizing technical terms (stochastic energy, correlation, storage capacities) and referencing economic graphs. He supports his positions with international examples (the deindustrialization of Germany, the United Kingdom) and citations from the National Defence Committee report, providing detailed explanations regarding the necessity of double capacity and the risks of grid overvoltage.

The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of legislative details, highlighting both technical and substantive errors in the draft bills (e.g., the cancellation and subsequent amendment of debt disclosure rules). They are competent in the financial calculations of tax policy, comparing the amounts taken from and returned to families (20 million versus 16 million). Furthermore, they possess detailed background knowledge regarding foreign missions (Mozambique, gas fields, corruption) and data protection issues (the enforcement register, and the legality of data inquiries).

The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding international prison leasing agreements, citing examples from Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark, and detailing specific negative consequences, such as the formation of criminal connections and accommodation issues for visitors. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the Super Database Law and the financial justifications provided for it by the European Union.

The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the nuances of international treaties and the Imprisonment Act, highlighting specific provisions concerning prisoners' rights (translation, monitoring, hot beverages) and cost coverage. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, particularly regarding the accessibility of classified documents (KAPO threat assessment) and the restrictions on proposing amendments to international treaties.

Demonstrates strong expertise in the fields of fiscal policy, taxation (VAT, motor vehicle tax), and social benefits. Uses national statistics, budget figures, and detailed calculations to support arguments, independently arriving at the same order of magnitude as the bill's proponents (circa 14 million). Focuses on the impact of tax regressivity on the target group of subsistence benefit recipients.