By Months: Urve Tiidus
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the budget, referencing a specific amount (48 million euros) and its link to the motor vehicle tax. This expertise is focused on the technical aspects of the state budget and infrastructure financing.
09.2025
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise regarding communications infrastructure (cable conduits, milling/routing, mast regulation) and financial sector topics (credit unions, risk-based supervision). Specific terminology is used, and detailed data is referenced, such as European Union regulations and global debt burden statistics (IMF). Knowledge of the legislative process and the substance of the committee’s work is also demonstrated.
06.2025
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in legislative procedures, particularly in communicating the deliberations and decisions of the Economic Affairs Committee. They are proficient in the technical terminology and arguments related to amendments to the Traffic Act (e.g., quota requirements, geo-restrictions) and financial regulations (borrower solvency, registries). Furthermore, they show awareness of the issues facing the education system and the recruitment of future judges.
05.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in the fields of technology, financial regulation, and security. They frequently utilize specific statistical data and international forecasts (e.g., 92 million jobs replaced by 2030, €16 million in cyber fraud losses). Their review of the amendment to the Liquid Fuel Act is particularly thorough, covering safety, market competition, and EU regulations.
04.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a profound interest in and knowledge of the future impact of information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), referencing technology professionals such as Bill Gates and John McCarthy. Furthermore, they possess the ability to ask detailed questions concerning the technical and mathematical feasibility of legislation (e.g., achieving gender parity with an odd number of board members).
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of economic statistics and research and development (R&D) funding, utilizing specific percentage figures (e.g., 1.08% from the private sector and 1.84% of GDP). The need for accurate and detailed border crossing statistics is also emphasized, specifically inquiring about the subsequent movement of people into the European Union.
02.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise on the topics of radiation law and the management of radioactive waste, utilizing technical terminology (ionizing radiation, sarcophagus) and referencing specific types of equipment (dental X-ray units). He/She is also well-versed in the organization of research and development and public health strategies, asking for specific data and statistics (e.g., the number of hunting permits). In the commission's presentation, he/she demonstrates the ability to convey complex technical information (e.g., the difference between ionizing and ultraviolet radiation).
01.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and fiscal analysis, consistently demanding financial and mathematical figures to justify political decisions. The focus of this knowledge includes social policy (sickness benefit), immigration regulation, and environmental issues (wolf hunting). Particular emphasis is placed on the need to align laws with the constitution and correct inaccurate phrasing.
12.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in complex regulatory fields, such as EU trade rules, waste legislation, and hospital exemptions for pharmaceuticals. They utilize technical terminology (e.g., ESM, cybercrime, clinical trials) and seek statistical comparisons (e.g., the context of the volume of laws in the European Union) and explanations of liability principles. They are particularly detailed on the subjects of consumer protection and risk mitigation.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in assessing the impacts of legislation, particularly concerning the reduction of administrative burden and the absence of financial obligations. He/She is familiar with global issues such as climate warming projections, population growth, and flood risks in the Baltic Sea region. Furthermore, he/she is aware of the European Union's plans for cutting bureaucracy and the necessity of funding scientific research.
10.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the details of social policy and child protection legislation, paying particular attention to the oversight of implementation and the practical necessity of legislative amendments. He/She references the prior work of the Population Crisis Commission and international cultural/political concepts (Hillary Clinton, West African culture) regarding child rearing.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of detailed policy metrics, such as the share of NATO defense spending in GDP and the estimated number of scrapped vehicles (224,000 to 300,000). Professional competence is also evident in the education sector, where the international recognition and comparability of micro-credentials within the European Union are addressed. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with support mechanisms and regional disparities concerning the provision of organic food in educational institutions.
06.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in environmental law and planning procedures, highlighting specific provisions and lists of exceptions, and also referencing amendments to the Planning Act. They also show interest in financial regulation (cryptocurrency) and judicial organization (judges' exams), posing detailed questions. They emphasize the importance of risk assessment skills at both the state and individual level.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process (coordination tables) and statistical awareness (the growth of e-voting since 2005). The interest in language policy and the peculiarities of the Estonian language is particularly deep, citing the inflectional exception of the word "seaduseelnõu" (draft law) as an example. Knowledge regarding economic competitiveness and the long-term problem with engineering education is also evident.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and technical details, highlighting specific drawbacks of nuclear energy, such as the high water consumption, which was not covered in the report. They also grasp the competitive landscape between renewable energy (wind and solar) developers and a potential nuclear power plant. Furthermore, their knowledge is evident in their focus on the issue of ensuring nuclear security.
03.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process by citing the decisions and substance of discussions held by the Constitutional Committee. Technical competence is evident in the fields of energy (the share of renewable electricity, grid development with a 2035 outlook) and the social sector (issues within the primary care system, the virtual family doctor concept). Furthermore, they are familiar with contemporary urban planning concepts, such as "15-minute cities."
02.2024
4 Speeches
Demonstrates deep knowledge of the amendments to the Aliens Act and the transposition of the European Union Blue Card Directive, detailing the definition of high professional qualification. It utilizes technical terminology and references (e.g., the 2009 and 2021 Directives, ISCO groups), especially concerning the work experience requirements for specialists in the ICT sector.
01.2024
10 Speeches
The highest level of expertise is evident in the field of lawmaking and constitutional analysis, where specific terminology is used and reference is made to development documents ("Fundamentals of Lawmaking Policy until 2030"). The politician demonstrates detailed awareness of environmental issues, asking for specific quantities of nitrogen (2190 tonnes) and phosphorus (58 tonnes) in the context of recycling. Knowledge of the complexity of medical clinical tests is also present, especially concerning the testing of vaccines for cancer risk and genetic damage.