By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the competitive conditions in agriculture (EU subsidies versus VAT) and migration statistics (net migration, immigrant numbers ranging from 10,000 to 15,000). Furthermore, they are well-versed in studies concerning media balance, citing specific figures from the 2020 ERR study (an 80% left-liberal bias). In addition, the speaker exhibits knowledge of the specifics of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure (§ 66) and historical parliamentary practices.

The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of immigration and asylum law, clearly differentiating between temporary and international protection. Specific statistical data (percentages and figures) obtained from the Ministry of the Interior regarding men of mobilization age are utilized, citing, for instance, the 73% figure among those granted international protection. This expertise is further evidenced by a comparison with the practices of Latvia and Lithuania concerning the verification of mobilization obligations.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of public health and epidemiology, emphasizing the connection between syringe-transmitted HIV and the use of hard drugs. They use specific statistical data (a sharp, 1.5- to 2-fold increase in HIV cases in 2022 and 2023) to support their analysis. This expertise is evident in their ability to question simplified explanations (e.g., the introduction of new drugs to the market).

The speaker demonstrates a thorough understanding of higher education legislation and demographic analysis, referencing specific statutory provisions and earlier legal acts. The argumentation is supported by data (e.g., the linguistic distribution of doctoral students, the proportion of male students), and authorities such as Jaak Aaviksoo, Villu Kõve, and Martin Ehala are cited. Particular emphasis is placed on the issue of underfunding national studies/humanities, citing the low scoring system applied to monographs as an example.

The speaker demonstrates considerable expertise in the field of immigration statistics and international comparison, repeatedly referencing OECD data spanning 2017–2022. Technical indicators are utilized, such as the volume of immigration relative to the total population, the proportion of foreign-born residents, and the net migration balance, comparing Estonia with Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and other European countries. Furthermore, immigration is correlated with labor productivity and various social indicators.