By Months: Urve Tiidus

The speaker is proficient in the Riigikogu's procedural rules, explaining the process for debating draft legislation concerning international agreements through two readings and referencing Section 115 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates awareness of economic analysis by citing the Development Monitoring Centre's report on productivity and proposing technological solutions (artificial intelligence).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.