By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits
Total Sessions: 50
Fully Profiled: 50
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national level, dealing with general tax policy and its wider impact on the Estonian population. Specific regional issues are not mentioned.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
A strong regional focus, which is manifested in opposition to cuts in the EU's cohesion policy, deeming it important for Estonia's regional equilibrium. It emphasizes supporting agriculture (including small and medium-sized production) to ensure the food security of the Estonian people and, through that, physical security as well.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national issues (the transition to Estonian-language instruction, VAT on groceries) and international questions (tax agreements with Oman and Liechtenstein, providing aid to Ukraine). Specific local or regional interests are absent.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is primarily on national themes (tax policy, the cost of internet connectivity). Regional focus is demonstrated by the question of whether Põltsamaa and Pajusi meet the definition of "quality space," linking legal provisions to specific small towns in Estonia. The international focus is strong, connecting conventions with the social problems of Iraq, Sri Lanka, and other countries.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national level (the bureaucracy and graphomania of the Estonian state) and international comparison with the practices of Finnish colleagues. Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The text highlights the extraordinary situation in Elva municipality (Koruste village), where the effects of the war are physically manifest, and uses this as an argument against the criticism from the Minister of the Interior. It also mentions Tartu Prison in connection with the acceptance of international criminals.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the country's economic standing, which is constantly analyzed in comparison with our closest neighbors, Finland and Latvia. It is stressed that Estonia's economic indicators, particularly inflation, are significantly worse than those of our neighbors, despite similar geopolitical conditions ("frontline states").
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
A regional focus is missing, even though the size of Pärnu city is used when comparing demographic data. One topic concerns the agricultural crisis (potato fields, blight), which is of national significance. A significant international focus is placed on the rapid implementation of the European Union regulation.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker focuses strongly on regional issues, particularly those concerning Southern Estonia and Tartu, opposing the placement of Swedish criminals in Tartu Prison and mentioning the drone incident in Elva municipality. Furthermore, he/she addresses environmental problems in Ida-Virumaa (the Uikala sludge mounds) and infrastructure issues in Saaremaa (the Tõll ferry).
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is international and national, utilizing comparative data concerning the European Union, the Eurozone, and neighboring countries (Finland, Poland, Lithuania) for the assessment of Estonia's fiscal policy. There is no local or regional focus.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary focus is on national legislation and security, but a regional dimension is evident in the comparison of school lunch prices between Elva and Nõo. Regarding security issues, international examples (Ukraine, Finnish shelters) and legal authorities (Harvard, Paris) are cited.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The focus is entirely on the national level and internal Riigikogu politics.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus, protecting the "provinces" (counties) from centralization. Specifically mentions Virumaa (red deer, Virumaa Teataja newspaper), Tartumaa (in the context of being a deputy, schools, Kõrveküla), Jõgevamaa (Põltsamaa), and other counties. Emphasizes maintaining the state's presence in rural areas, calling public libraries the last remaining outposts.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily national and international (EU regulations, Tallink routes to Helsinki/Stockholm). The regional focus addresses Estonia's domestic ferry lines (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi) concerning green future regulations, as well as previous inefficient broadband network developments in rural areas.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on the national level (Estonian economic indicators) and international comparison. Particular emphasis is placed on the context of neighboring countries (Finland, Latvia) and countries bordering Russia when addressing inflation control, using these examples to criticize the government.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is a strong regional focus on the Elva municipality and Southern Estonia, highlighting the explosion of an attack drone "in the heart of Estonia" near Lake Võrtsjärv. This emphasizes the theme of inland security and vulnerability, contrasting it with the typical focus on border areas. Southern Estonia is also mentioned in connection with earlier drone flights.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily placed on the problems facing rural areas and the provinces, particularly the accessibility of vital services outside Harju County. Specific regions and issues are mentioned: Põltsamaa (wind turbines), Elva municipality (drone), Valga County, Põlva County, Jõgeva County, Saare County (bank branches, notaries), and Iisaku (nature centers, plant nursery). Emphasis is placed on the significance of areas suffering from market failure, where people continue to reside nonetheless.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
A strong focus on rural and regional issues, particularly in the fields of agriculture (beekeepers, disease/pestilence) and forestry (the Iisaku nursery). It mentions specific locations and communities, such as Viljandi, Luhamaa, Koidula, and Palamuse, emphasizing the concerns of rural areas.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing the Estonian rule of law, the organization of work in the Riigikogu, and national security (suspected hybrid attacks).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is international, centering on the Estonian model's position on the global stage. OECD countries are specifically mentioned, along with Venezuela and Russia as negative comparisons.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Absent. The focus is entirely on national legislative issues, the principles of the rule of law in Estonia, and the national media landscape.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker primarily focuses on national and international topics (EU fines, conventions) but brings in specific regional examples to illustrate social problems, citing the incident in Võru where eggs were taken from a carton because of poverty.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level, addressing the comprehensiveness of Estonian legislation and childcare service providers across the country (referencing 127 childcare service providers). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and existential issues (the survival of the Estonian people, language, and culture). However, the speaker, being a member of the Rural Affairs Committee, also introduces specific problems related to rural life. The international context is used both for comparison (Germany, Hungary) and in the framework of security (an unfriendly neighbor).
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed towards local communities and the Estonian national landscape. He/She emphasizes the impact of wind farms on people and local governments living within a 20-kilometer radius, worrying about the financial burden associated with the local benefit instrument. Lahemaa is also mentioned as one of the areas where lighting pollutes the national landscape.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is nationwide, emphasizing that the small-scale beekeepers who lost support are pensioners who live scattered "all over Estonia, everywhere in small villages or larger settlements." This contrasts with large-scale beekeepers, who set up their hives near large tracts (of rapeseed fields).
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on the national economic situation ("The Estonian economy is already in the mud") and international regulations that affect aviation and business. A specific regional or local focus is absent.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (Estonian green bond issuers, the Financial Supervision Authority) and the international level (European Union directives). There is no emphasis on specific local or regional problems.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The clear focus is on rural issues that the speaker considers important and wishes to address in the Riigikogu. Additionally, national interests are emphasized, especially the standing of Estonian entrepreneurs in the international arena regarding aid to Ukraine and the EU market.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national (the Estonian economy, parliamentary work) and international levels (the security policies of Russia, the USA, and Finland). Specific local or regional issues are not covered in the speeches.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus becomes apparent when analyzing legislation related to the judicial system, highlighting the disregard for the opinion of the Pärnu County Court and the sheer size of the Harju County Court. Virumaa and oil shale were also briefly mentioned in this context, emphasizing the presenter’s potential connection to the subject matter.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is national, addressing the problem of widespread phone scams and the activities of the Minister of Justice. There is no reference to specific regions or local projects.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker heavily focuses on specific Estonian regions connected to forests and large predators, particularly mentioning Alutaguse and Soomaa. He references the Kihusalu farm located in Soomaa and the owner's concern regarding the presence of wolves, which interferes with their livestock farming. He also points out the Alutaguse region as a place where foreigners pay significant amounts of money to come and observe these predators.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level on the implementation of European Union obligations and the associated financial burden. There is no reference to specific regional issues.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on East Estonia and its nature conservation areas, particularly the protection of the Muraka Bog (Alutaguse/oil shale basin) and Lahemaa National Park (Palmse). Emphasis is placed on the suffering of local residents and the risk of polluting these pristine landscapes, as people have moved there specifically to enjoy the silence and wild beauty.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the condition of the Estonian state and its people, particularly in the context of economic strain. Internationally, it addresses international agreements and compares Estonia with Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania, inquiring about the differences in their approaches and resources (oil shale).
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national, covering the operations of the Estonian Cultural Endowment and the financing of a film concerning Estonia's former president.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian e-voting) and the international context (OSCE, Russia). Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is limited, but specific local issues are mentioned, such as the wind turbine conflicts in Põltsamaa, which demonstrates concern regarding the regional impact of national policy. Reference is also made to Aivar Kokk's long-term involvement in the Jõgeva council concerning the land tax.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is strictly national, addressing the government's activities and their impact on all residents of Estonia. There are no references to specific regional problems or projects.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national energy policy (offshore wind farms) and European Union level regulations (the Net-Zero Industry Act); there are no references to specific local regions. The topic is broadly connected to the future of Estonia's economy and energy sector.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker draws particular attention to rural areas, inquiring about the impact of the car tax on rural residents and the former minister's engagement with them. The issue of the health effects on people living near wind farms is also raised, highlighting the concerns of local communities.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level, concentrating on the overall state of the Estonian economy and the livelihood of the Estonian people. Specific regional or local topics are absent, with the exception of a reference to the earlier "Piirissaare Sailor's Directive."
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly domestic (the Republic of Estonia, the Riigikogu); regional or international topics are absent.