By Agendas: Peeter Ernits

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the Estonian people and national tax policy, which influences the cost of living across the entire country.
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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly on national issues such as the procedure for electing the president, state reform, and the government's crisis of confidence. Internationally, the text refers to European Union countries, including Finland and Lithuania, where the president is elected directly by the people. There are no mentions of specific local or regional problems.
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2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

A strong regional focus is placed on maintaining funding for Estonian rural and regional development from the EU budget, emphasizing the necessity of regional balance within Estonia. Estonia's position is also compared with other countries in the region, which are referred to as "frontline states" (Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland).
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Legislation (736 SE) on the Amendment of the State Budget Act and the Act Amending the State Budget Act

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is purely national, concentrating on amending the State Budget Act and covering the operating expenses of central government institutions (such as the Financial Intelligence Unit and the State Shared Service Centre).
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2025-10-13
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the Act on the Repeal of the Security Tax Act and the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (Bill 734 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is split between domestic socio-economic welfare (the Estonian people, the poor) and international aid (donations to Ukraine). Domestic issues are being prioritized over foreign aid, criticizing the government's tendency to assist foreign countries more than its own citizens.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2025 State Supplementary Budget (733 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Data is scarce.
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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud, and the Protocol thereto (718 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly international, addressing bilateral treaties with countries in Europe (Liechtenstein) and the Middle East (Oman). There is no mention of local or domestic regional issues.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is implicit, achieved by referencing a specific disabled person "from near Tallinn." The purpose of this is to highlight the bill's real impact on local constituents and to personalize the government's alleged indifference.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on national legislative bills, such as VAT and the car tax, with no mention of specific regional interests or projects.
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2025-10-09
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (695 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on international and strategic issues, referencing the breach that occurred at the Paris embassy and the damaging of underwater infrastructure (cables) by large tankers. There is no local or regional domestic focus within Estonia.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (681 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is international, highlighting the prevalence of enforced disappearance in Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Congo. Simultaneously, the question is being raised whether the revival of the convention is linked to increased immigration from those countries and the resulting cultural conflicts in Estonia.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is evident, as the speaker utilizes specific examples from smaller settlements (Põltsamaa, Pajusi) to test the definitions within the Planning Act. This underscores the concern about how national and international standards are applied locally, particularly outside major cities.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

While the regional focus remains at the Estonian national level, the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) are used directly as a benchmark to evaluate the Estonian market's competitiveness and price level. This demonstrates an awareness of the regional economic context.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian population and nationwide tax policy.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level (the draft Estonian State Budget Act) and on international comparison (the practice of the Finnish Parliament). There is no specific regional emphasis.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on national education policy and funding structures (between the state and local authorities); there are no references to specific regions or local projects.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is international (Sweden, the Netherlands, European prison reform) and national, but specific emphasis is placed on the impact on Tartu, where the prisoners would be housed, ironically calling it the "City of Good Thoughts." Earlier clients in Tartu (Serbian and Yugoslav war criminals) are also mentioned.
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2025-10-06
Inquiry regarding Ukrainian refugees, especially men of mobilization age (No. 794)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on international (the war in Ukraine) and national (men of mobilization age) topics. The regional emphasis is strong, as the speaker uses the Elva municipality and Koruste village as examples to demonstrate the real impact of the war in Estonia, contrasting with the minister's recommendation to deal only with local matters.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (Bill 677 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on national legislation and government activity, and there are no references to specific regional problems, industries, or communities.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act (692 SE) on the Ratification of the Convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Sultanate of Oman for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion, and the Protocol thereto

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly international, covering bilateral fiscal agreements (Oman, Botswana) and Estonia's position in the global context. Mention is also made of a trade imbalance with Oman, where Estonia's primary export is peat.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national and international comparison, particularly with the Baltic and Nordic countries. He emphasizes Estonia's unfavorable position regarding inflation compared to Finland and Latvia, despite them having similar external conditions and a shared border with Russia. He refers to Estonia, Finland, and Latvia as the "three frontline states," although he disputes Estonia's status as a frontline state.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is insufficient data. The focus is on the national level and government activities, and regional focus is lacking.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The focus is on international topics (EU regulations, fines) and national issues (implementation of laws, ministerial responsibility). The agricultural crisis is also mentioned (potato fields and disease/blight), which points to an awareness of the problems facing rural life and primary industries.
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2025-09-23
Draft law amending the Act on Population Status Proceedings, the Population Register Act, and the State Duty Act (687 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

A regional focus is lacking, even though a comparison with the city of Pärnu is used to illustrate the size of the demographic group. The focus is on national legislation and changes related to the population register.
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2025-09-22
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is limited, but there is mention of meetings with rescue workers in Põltsamaa, suggesting some local activity outside of Toompea. Nevertheless, the primary focus remains the national socio-economic situation.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Kopli Commando (no. 774)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses on a specific local security institution, mentioning the Kopli precinct, which indicates a regional focus on internal security issues in Tallinn or its immediate vicinity.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Problems at the Uikala Waste Disposal Site (no. 776)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is divided between a national financial obligation (the liquidation of the Uikala landfill) and an international/national source of income (renting the Tartu prison to Sweden). The Uikala problem is regionally significant, but it is primarily treated as a burden on the state budget rather than a regional policy issue.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, specifically addressing the transport links to the Estonian islands (Saaremaa). Emphasis is placed on the service quality of the specific ferry (Tõll) and the situation of the passengers.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Bailiffs (no 807)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is aimed at peripheral regions, issuing a warning that should the current system persist, these areas risk being left without notarial services. This situation is framed as a serious problem impacting the accessibility of the legal system outside major centers.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on Tartu and Southern Estonia, which the speaker ironically refers to as the "Slavery South." Emphasis is placed on how bringing in prisoners damages Tartu's reputation (the "City of Good Thoughts") and the local living environment (Pirogov Square, Werner Café). Reference is also made to the previous local dispute over the super-pulp mill to underscore the disregard shown to local residents.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the management of the Estonian economy, public administration reform, and the credibility of the government. Overseas Estonian major entrepreneurs are mentioned in a historical context, along with the Dutch model as an administrative benchmark. There is no local or regional emphasis.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national security and the international level (the UN Security Council), but security deficiencies are illustrated using concrete local examples. Mention is made of the municipality of Elva, which lacks a border patrol presence, as well as the potential movement of drones over Mõniste and Otepää.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on the national level (Estonia's state debt and poverty), which is rigorously analyzed in an international comparison (the European Union, the Eurozone, and neighboring countries Finland, Poland, and Lithuania). There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The presenter has a clear regional focus, drawing examples from South Estonian municipalities, specifically Elva and Nõo. These local examples are used to illustrate the unevenness and shortcomings of state funding.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

No data available
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data. The focus is on the national level (Parliament, government, family benefits).
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2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is distinctly national (Estonian legislation, the absence of shelters) and international (with references to the war in Ukraine and Finnish civil defense solutions). Local or regional focus is not mentioned.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is predominantly national (the Estonian state, the Riigikogu, ministries) and international, drawing parallels with the funding conditions of the Ukrainian parliament and the European Union. There is no concentration on specific local or regional issues within Estonia.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is clearly on the national legislative process and fundamental legal principles, examining the relationships between the Riigikogu (Parliament), the President, and the Ministry of the Interior. Specific regional interests or projects are not addressed, with the exception of a brief reference to Kuremäe, which is used as a transition to a broader topic.
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2025-09-17
Situation concerning the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Affairs

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The focus is entirely on the national level and internal parliamentary issues (the credibility of the governing coalition and the attendance of Riigikogu members).
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is entirely on national legislative issues, such as data protection, constitutional reviews, and the activities of Riigikogu parliamentary groups. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is on educational inequality at the national level, but the contrast between large, well-known schools (e.g., Reaalkool, Treffner, Sütevaka, Nõo) and schools in smaller regions (Kullamaa, Elva, Märjamaa) is highlighted. This underscores the disparity between urban centers and peripheral areas.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is strongly regional, as the speaker identifies themselves as the representative for Tartu County and emphasizes their knowledge of local government and the regional landscape.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Teacher Salaries (No. 778)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on national issues, such as defense spending, teachers' salaries, and the population growth rate of the Estonian people. The establishment of ammunition factories is mentioned, but a specific regional focus is absent.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding school food (no. 770)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

While the focus is national, regional disparities in the cost of school meals are highlighted, with references made to 'different principalities.' This points to a concern regarding the lack of standardization and equal treatment at the local level.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the amendment of the Public Libraries Act (No 808)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, stressing the negative impact of centralization on counties and the provinces, as the state pulls out of its last remaining outposts. Specific counties and central libraries are cited as examples of these losses (e.g., Kõrveküla in Tartu County, Põltsamaa in Jõgeva County). There is a fear that the new system, run by officials sitting in Tallinn, will begin dictating to the provinces what they are allowed to read.
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2025-09-15
Request regarding the salaries of cultural workers (no 781)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily on domestic priorities (salaries for Estonian cultural workers and the preservation of the state), standing in contrast to international obligations. Specifically, aid to Ukraine and development aid to Africa are mentioned.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is clearly on Virumaa, where a herd of Latvian red deer is roaming. The Rakvere region is also mentioned in connection with the missing animal owner and his activities, as well as the Tamsalu area regarding earlier deer escapes.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Although the context of the inquiry refers to increasing the decision-making power of local governments, the speech itself focuses more broadly on the injustice of the state system and the need for reform. The focus is rather on the systemic level than on a specific regional problem.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing the development of the defense industry in Estonia, while simultaneously underscoring the importance and vulnerability of this specific, nature-rich location.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data. The speaker's focus is entirely on national legislation and national values.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (specifically, the Draft Law on Civil Crisis and National Defence) and the international level, inquiring about the application of Finnish and Ukrainian experiences. Local or regional topics will not be covered.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Construction Code and other laws (655 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national infrastructure policy, but the examples (old collective farm buildings, empty barns) point to concerns about inefficient investment in rural areas, where the utility of broadband connectivity has been low.
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2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Regional focus is lacking, although Piirissaar is referenced as an example of earlier theoretical legislation. The main focus is on international (China, Europe) and national issues concerning the origin of the regulation.
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2025-09-10
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emission trading) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is directed at international shipping (the Helsinki and Stockholm lines) and its economic impact on consumers. Additionally, attention is paid to Estonia's domestic ferry routes (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi), raising questions about their special treatment within the context of the green transition.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data. The only regional reference is a common saying used in rural areas ("as they say in the country"), but there is no focus on specific regional policies or projects.
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2025-09-10
State governance choices

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on Estonia's national economic problems, utilizing a strong regional comparison with neighboring countries like Finland and Latvia. Furthermore, the context of inflation management in countries bordering Russia is highlighted to demonstrate Estonia's exceptional failure.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level, dealing with legislative changes concerning financial regulation and the banking sector, without any specific regional emphasis.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is heavily regional, centering on the attack drone explosion that occurred in the Elva municipality of Southern Estonia. It is emphasized that this happened "in the heart of Estonia," rather than in a border area. Attention is also drawn to the international context, comparing Estonia's actions with incidents in Finland and Poland, and mentioning the direction of Ust-Luga.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonia's development of nuclear energy and the safeguarding of state secrets) and the international level, directly referencing Russia's awareness. Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the destruction of Spruce plantations (no. 782)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus initially centered on Ida-Virumaa (specifically the Iisaku nursery), where the problem first surfaced. However, the solution ultimately broadened the focus nationwide, highlighting the "mad hunger" for the seedlings and the arrival of people from Saaremaa, Võru, Valga, and other Estonian regions.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

It primarily focuses on national and state-level issues (the concept of the Estonian state, the constitution, Europe's inflation records). It specifically mentions, as an example, the family of a farmer friend and the case involving the Ukrainian milker, thereby introducing the context of rural life and the labor needs of the agricultural sector.
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2025-09-08
779 Regarding the rapid growth of unemployment and the decline in employment

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national economic measures and tracking international precedents (the White House). A regional emphasis is evident in the mention of specific local unemployment figures, citing the 8% unemployment rate in Nõo municipality as an example.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the importance of jobs and well-being outside Harju County. Specific attention is directed towards the Põltsamaa region and the wind farm planned there, highlighting the interests of the local community.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing areas of market failure and provinces where vital services are disappearing. Specific counties and locations are mentioned, such as Valgamaa, Põlvamaa, Jõgevamaa, Saaremaa, Elva municipality, Iisaku, and Endla. It is stressed that people continue to live in these regions despite the loss of services.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding Changes to 2025 Beekeeping Support for Small Beekeepers (no. 761)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is nationwide, emphasizing that pensioners who missed out on support live "here and there across Estonia in small communities." The topic of beekeeping is directly linked to farmers' yields and pollination work, which is crucial for the rural economy.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker focuses heavily on rural life and regional issues, emphasizing the situation of small beekeepers and the concerns of farmers. He highlights specific regional locations, such as the Viljandi Museum, the Iisaku Nursery, the Luhamaa and Koidula border crossing points, and the Palamuse Museum.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national legislative and security issues, addressing problems concerning the Estonian rule of law and the operational organization of the Riigikogu. Not enough data
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing amendments to the Police and Border Guard Act and general security threats, such as the movement of narcotics.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, addressing a proposal aimed at the Government of the Republic and utilizing prominent Estonian politicians as illustrative examples. There is no regional or international focus.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-18
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is on international relations and Estonia's national reputation, contrasting OECD countries with Russia and Venezuela. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national-level financial regulation and legislation concerning credit information and the prevention of money laundering.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national legislation and its impact on the entire Estonian populace, who face the threat of state surveillance. There is no regional or local focus, which underscores the nationwide danger posed by the draft bill.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national issues, covering draft legislation, the necessity of state budget cuts, and Estonia's reputation as a rule-of-law state. He/She uses the term "banana republic" to describe Estonia's political and media environment.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing significant national defense and emergency legislation.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

No data available
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily on national security and constitutional issues, but it also addresses the cross-border context, specifically referring to Kirill "on the other side of the Narva River." Domestic cultural and linguistic tensions are also mentioned, citing the renaming of the Russian Theatre as an example.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is minimal, but it uses a specific example from Võru (the taking of eggs from a store) to illustrate poverty and highlight the extent of social problems. The general focus is on the national economy and budgetary policy.
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2025-06-11
Draft law (587 SE) on the accession to the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on international law (conventions) and national aviation, referencing Tallinn Airport's passenger number (3.5 million) as a data point. There is no concentration on specific local or regional topics.
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2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide providers of early childhood education and childcare services (127 service providers) and the consistency of national legislation.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Not enough data
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding the economic sustainability of wind energy and international experiences in shaping Estonia’s energy policy (no. 763)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national energy policy, covering the development of wind farms both onshore and offshore ("the land is filling up... and the sea as well"). Specific local regions are not being emphasized.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (the preservation of Estonia as Estonian-speaking and Estonian-minded) and on geopolitical security. Emphasis is placed on Estonia's location next to "not exactly the friendliest neighbor," and the government's hawkish stance is criticized. International comparisons are drawn with Germany and Hungary regarding demographic and security indicators.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on issues affecting rural life and wider regional areas, a point underscored by the speaker's membership on the Committee on Rural Affairs. The impact of poverty on daily life is stressed, citing examples gathered outside major population centers (for instance, via septic tank/storage facility emptiers).
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (amending the Traffic Act) and international comparison (the Paris model). There is no information regarding the emphasis placed on local or regional issues.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is at the local level, centering on the wind turbine impact zones and the application of the local benefit mechanism within a 20 km radius. The degradation of the Estonian national landscape is mentioned, citing Lahemaa as an example and stressing that Estonia is highly diverse.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is no regional focus, but the speaker stresses the necessity of ensuring participation even for those MPs located in the "most remote areas" (e.g., Luisa Rõivas), thereby concentrating on internal parliamentary logistics and equity.
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2025-06-04
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate a bill amending the Traffic Act, which grants local governments the right to restrict or prohibit the use of rental electric scooters and mopeds" (618 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is narrowly domestic and institutional, centering on issues related to the Riigikogu building (the castle) and its internal operational procedures.
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2025-06-03
An inquiry regarding whether only large enterprises deal with food safety (no. 767)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The regional focus is nationwide, highlighting that the loss of support affects small beekeepers who are pensioners living all across Estonia, in both small villages and larger settlements. This stands in contrast to large-scale beekeepers, who concentrate their hives near large tracts of land.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on national legislation and its impact on the aviation sector and air passengers. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on the national level, addressing Estonia's long-term energy development strategy and government policy ("Eesti 2035"). Specific regional interests or projects are not highlighted, with the exception of the mention of offshore wind farms.
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2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is at the national level ("Estonian economy") and on international regulations (European Union reporting requirements). Specific regional interests are absent.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Credit and Electronic Money Institutions Act and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (634 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian financial market and the operational scope of the Financial Supervision Authority in Estonia.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the use of rail cars from foreign countries in Ukraine (no. 740)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The regional focus is clearly international, centering on Estonia's relations with Ukraine and issues concerning the European Union market. Emphasis is placed on Estonian national interests within the broader foreign policy and economic context.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is clearly on rural life and the future of Estonian agriculture, which points to strong national attention being paid to regional economic sectors.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is heavily on national economic and infrastructure issues, such as the deterioration of roads and the funding shortfall of the Health Insurance Fund (Haigekassa). He/She also deals with the transposition of international legislation (directives, conventions), but criticizes its prioritization over domestic problems.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is heavily international and security-based, centering on Estonia's location next to a "very large and aggressive neighbor." Crucial attention is directed toward the United States as the largest ally and Finland as an exemplary neighbor whose conduct should be emulated. The regional focus is strategic, not local or provincial.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is linked to the oil shale energy industry, mentioning Virumaa and pointing to the significance of this region in the context of the topic in question. This suggests an awareness of the regional impact of energy decisions.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker draws attention to the regional aspect, highlighting the complete disregard for the opinion of the Pärnu County Court and the preponderance of the opinions held by the Tallinn courts (the Administrative Court and the Circuit Court). He notes that regional division is an important factor when modeling the administrative reform.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. The focus is on nationally widespread scams, and there is no specific regional emphasis.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-06
Second reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act (553 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is on Estonia's natural regions, particularly Alutaguse, which is frequently visited, and Soomaa, where a conflict has arisen between the Kihusalu farm and the rearing of a wolf. He/She notes that Estonia is unique in Europe concerning its large carnivore population.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing issues concerning the competence of the Estonian public service and government. International comparison is utilized (the Dutch example) to support administrative reform, but there is no specific regional or local focus.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level on fulfilling European Union obligations and the resulting financial burden for the state. Regional or local issues are not addressed.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on protecting specific Estonian heritage landscapes and regions, particularly Muraka Bog (in the oil shale basin/Alutaguse) and Lahemaa National Park (set against the backdrop of Palmse Manor). It is stressed that wind turbines endanger both local residents and the foreign visitors who come here to enjoy the silence.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian sovereignty and vital services) and the international level (the location of services abroad). Specific Estonian regional interests or projects are lacking.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus on the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania), seeking comparative information regarding their approaches to the electricity market. Emphasis is placed on Estonia’s specific resource—oil shale—compared to its neighbors.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily on the national level, centering on the lives of the Estonian people, the responsibility of the state, and the actions of the government. Internationally, the convention is addressed, and Finland’s conduct is brought in for comparison. There is no specific local or regional focus.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level, dealing with the funding policy of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and a historically significant figure (President Rüütel). There is no regional or local focus in the speeches.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian e-elections) and the international level, with reference to the OSCE and Russia. There are no local or regional issues.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on the organization of the national energy economy and the credibility of the government. Nevertheless, specific regional problems are mentioned, referencing the ongoing "wind turbine battles" in Põltsamaa and elsewhere.
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2025-04-16
Draft Land Tax Act (582 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Aivar Kokk's connection to the Jõgeva City Council is mentioned, which gives the topic a local dimension and highlights Kokk's experience in local government. However, the main focus of the discussion remains the national Land Tax Act.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation and the international context (the EU directive and the actions of the Polish parliament). Regional or local issues within Estonia are not addressed in the speeches.
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2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national energy policy and infrastructure development (Estonia’s electricity production capacity and power grids). There is no specific regional emphasis.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is entirely national, addressing the general attitude of the Estonian people toward the government and the state legislative process.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (Estonian energy policy and taxpayers' money) and the international level (references to EU directives and sums on a European scale). A specific regional focus is lacking, although the topic concerns offshore wind farms.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the quality of national legislation and its broader impact on the Estonian people and businesses. Specific regional projects or areas are not highlighted, but an example is provided of a local catering business owner who operates 24 vans, illustrating the detrimental effects of national tax policy.
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2025-04-09
Draft law (559 SE) for the accession of the Statute of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national-level decision concerning joining an international organization. There is no reference to local or regional interests.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the broader environmental impact and the people living near wind turbines, highlighting the potential effect on public health. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is placed on the general national planning principle.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus on rural areas and their inhabitants, emphasizing how the car tax affects local residents. Furthermore, the opponent's (Mart's) ability to communicate with rural people without resorting to verbal abuse is being questioned.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly national and international, concentrating on the overall state of the Estonian economy and the transposition of the European Union directive. Specific regional issues or local communities are not addressed, although reference is made to the earlier "Piirissaare Sailor Directive" as a point of comparison.
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2025-04-07
The oath of office of Member of the Riigikogu, Peeter Ernits

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, emphasizing obligations as a member of the Riigikogu and loyalty to the Republic of Estonia. Regional or international topics are absent.
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