By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of economic analysis and social security, focusing specifically on calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and real prices. They utilize specific statistical data (for instance, a 41% CPI increase over four years) and reference a CPI calculator to prove that the pension increase, when presented in absolute figures, is misleading because of inflation.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing demographic and health statistics, emphasizing the necessity of measuring the abortion rate as a ratio per 100 live births, rather than using absolute numbers. The use of specific data and percentage indicators (e.g., a 17% increase between 2021 and 2022) points to a detailed command of the subject matter and statistical precision.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding election procedures and the security of e-voting, referencing specific issues such as ensuring ballot secrecy and source code review. Data from Norstat and the Skytte Institute is utilized, and experts (Martin Ehala) are quoted. Furthermore, detailed proposals are presented for expanding the rights of election observers. Knowledge of international practice is demonstrated by comparing Estonia with France, Russia, and Switzerland.

Demonstrates profound expertise in the field of language policy and integration data, utilizing specific census tables (RLV 4.4.4) and language proficiency exam statistics. Possesses a detailed overview of the presence of Russian-language websites belonging to government institutions in Estonia and neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland). Critiques integration monitoring data and presents alternative calculations regarding the pace of immigration and language acquisition.

The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the fields of demography and migration statistics, specifically referencing the Statistics Estonia table RVR08 and providing precise figures regarding the volume of immigration. Furthermore, they are well-versed in international feminist theory, quoting Laurie Penny on the subject of reproductive labor. This knowledge is utilized to provide substantive backing for the criticism of the government's policy.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of demography and history, referencing analyses concerning the cumulative effect of Ukraine's declining birth rate and the resulting population catastrophe. Specific data is used regarding the number of registered Ukrainian students in Estonian schools, and historical parallels are drawn with Estonian refugee schools in Germany and Sweden. The speaker identifies as a historian and employs demographic terminology (e.g., cumulative effect, baby boom).

The speaker demonstrates great expertise in demography and migration policy, utilizing detailed statistical data on birth rates (dating back to 1919), total fertility rate, abortion rates, and healthy life years. The arguments are supported by comparisons with neighboring countries (Latvia, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia) and historical examples (the War of Independence, Soviet Union policy). Reference is also made to the work of demographers (e.g., Mark Gortfelder).