By Months: Jaak Aab

Total Months: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

12.2024

12 Speeches

The focus is primarily on nationwide economic issues, particularly the maritime sector, given its crucial role in the Estonian economy. It stresses Estonia's standing as a maritime nation and the necessity of competing effectively in the international market. Regional disparities or local concerns are not addressed.
11.2024

20 Speeches

Strongly emphasizes the importance of regional policy, supporting investments outside Tallinn, Harju County, and the Tartu city area. It mentions subsidies for the reconstruction of apartment buildings and regional agreements. The focus is on increasing the revenue base of regional municipalities and supporting local businesses.
10.2024

5 Speeches

It focuses primarily on nationwide issues, particularly security and economic policy. It mentions strengthening the competitiveness of Estonian ports in an international context. There is no information available regarding local or regional issues.
09.2024

2 Speeches

The focus is on the needs and challenges facing local governments, particularly regarding energy efficiency investments in kindergartens, schools, and other public buildings. We are also interested in the capacity of these local authorities to successfully participate in funding rounds.
06.2024

4 Speeches

There is not enough data.
05.2024

33 Speeches

It focuses primarily on nationwide issues, although it does mention the importance of regional economy and entrepreneurship. It refers to the common threat faced by the Baltic states in the context of Russian aggression and compares Estonia with other countries (Finland, Lithuania) regarding economic policy matters. The role of local governments is addressed more from a technical perspective.
04.2024

3 Speeches

It focuses heavily on regional issues, particularly the development of Ida-Virumaa and, more broadly, closing the divides between regions. It emphasizes that "every minister must also be a regional minister," demonstrating a systematic approach to regional policy. Specifically mentioned are the wage gap, the productivity gap, and the development gap between different regions.
03.2024

8 Speeches

Focuses specifically on education issues in rural areas, stressing the importance of small rural schools as "tailor-made solutions" for local communities. Specifically mentions the challenges faced by schools in Narva and Ida-Viru compared to schools in central Tallinn. It is emphasized that regional specificities must be taken into account when restructuring the school network.
02.2024

3 Speeches

There is not enough data.
01.2024

1 Speeches

It focuses strongly on regional issues, especially the future of rural schools and the inequality in regional education. It emphasizes the need to reduce the gap between central and peripheral areas regarding access to education.