By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

Demonstrates knowledge in assessing the economic impact of infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic), distinguishing between formal GDP growth and the actual standard of living. Geopolitical awareness is also highlighted, specifically referencing a concrete security threat (the Suwałki Corridor) in the context of war.

The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international precedents concerning the outsourcing of prisons (e.g., Norway, Belgium, Denmark), yet uses these examples to highlight the unique aspects of the Tartu situation. He is also familiar with Estonia’s labor shortages in law enforcement and national defense, noting a shortfall of nearly 300 police officers and 500 defense forces personnel. Furthermore, he points to the strained state of the Estonian healthcare system and the critical, borderline operation of emergency medical services.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of criminal and civil procedure, detailing the submission of a civil claim within criminal proceedings and the associated costs. Knowledge of bankruptcy proceedings and asset recovery options (e.g., the annulment of a deed of gift) is also referenced.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demographic policy. He/She emphasizes the existence of scientific analysis and the necessity of using it as the foundation for policy implementation. This expertise is evident in the demand for detailed action plans and a clear timeline.

The assessment is evident regarding the management of the national memorial culture and the Defense Forces Cemetery, particularly concerning the interference of a foreign state (the Russian Embassy). The speaker relies on concrete evidence to substantiate his claims, referencing the submission of photographs and his personal familiarity with the state of affairs.

The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise regarding statistics on immigration, labor force, and economic productivity. He/She operates with specific data from the PPA (the proportion of family migration, the percentage of top specialists), the Population Census (state language proficiency), and international sources (OECD productivity indicators). He/She uses the data to verify his/her hypotheses and proportionally compares Estonia's migration level with Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in parliamentary procedure and knowledge of legislation, repeatedly citing violations of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. This specialized awareness is also evident in the analysis of language policy and immigration, where specific statistical data is used (e.g., ratios of immigrants to those who have passed the language exam). Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the details of environmental and energy projects (phosphorite studies, the Saaremaa wind farm), demanding transparency and referencing foreign laboratories.