By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid
Total Sessions: 155
Fully Profiled: 155
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national security and international relations, especially concerning the war in Ukraine and Estonia's contribution to security guarantees. A specific incident location by Lake Võrtsjärv, where a drone exploded, is mentioned, but the topics are broad, covering the integrity of Estonian airspace and foreign missions.
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is broad, concentrating on national crises (the demographic crisis, defense capability, Rail Baltic) and international commitments (the green transition, arming Ukraine). A specific local or regional focus is missing.
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker's focus is predominantly on national and international security and legislative issues (Defence Forces missions, the Enforcement Register, the car tax). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on domestic legislation and its enforcement in Estonia, but a significant part of the speech addresses international relations, criticizing the Estonian Prime Minister's interference in the internal affairs of the Latvian parliament.
2025-11-04
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national internal security, the resources of security agencies, and the international treaty with Sweden. A specific regional focus is lacking, although there is mention of bringing repeat offenders (recidivists) from foreign countries to Tartu.
2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on Estonia's national tax policy and social issues. This is supported by international comparison, highlighting the introduction of the bank tax in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland as a positive example.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is split between domestic issues (Estonia's constitutional order, deficiencies in the electoral system) and international topics (the EU's debt burden and a comparison of neighboring countries' parliamentary systems).
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is strictly national, addressing the activities of national institutions (the Estonian National Museum, the Drama Theatre) that fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture. Attention is directed toward nationwide cultural cohesion and established norms.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national level, covering the operations of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) and the reach of surveillance systems across the entirety of Estonia. He emphasizes that Estonia is "such a small country," which makes surveillance particularly pervasive.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is exclusively on the state and national level, concentrating on the survival issues of the Estonian people as a collective whole. A comparison with other European countries is also mentioned, emphasizing the greater vulnerability stemming from Estonia's small size.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is exclusively on national topics, covering the state budget, public finance, and national defense expenditures. Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's focus is broad, covering the rule-of-law foundations of the Estonian state and the overall security situation. He/She addresses international issues concerning the foreign missions of the Defense Forces (NATO, EU, UN) and refers to the data collection practices utilized by European nations. A specific regional or local focus is absent.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the Estonian state budget, the debt burden, and the government's fiscal policy.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Data is lacking.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national and internal security, as well as the international dimension within the Baltic Sea region. The speaker highlights Estonia's limited naval capacity compared to other coastal states in the Baltic Sea (Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Finland), criticizing Estonia for acting unilaterally.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Not enough data
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The regional focus begins with the description of a specific local incident that occurred in Tartumaa, Elva Parish, near Lake Võrtsjärv, highlighting the proximity of the drone crash to residential homes. The focus then rapidly expands to national security (the use of Estonian airspace) and the international context of warfare (the war between Russia and Ukraine).
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No data available
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is purely national, centering on issues related to financial management and internal administration within the Ministry of Defence's area of governance, as well as the oversight provided by the National Audit Office.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is entirely at the national level: the administrative purview of the Ministry of Defence, the financing of national defense, and nationwide financial regulation. There is no regional or international focus.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is clearly on national and international issues, covering constitutional matters, security (the deployment of the Defence Forces in Ukraine, the Baltic Sea incident), and social policy. There is a complete absence of any reference to specific local or regional projects, industries, or communities.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the constitution and security), but it concentrates directly on the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Pühtitsa Convent. He emphasizes the situation and repression faced by these organizations in Estonia, also referring to the invitation extended by the convent's nuns.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national topics, covering the activities of Estonian law enforcement agencies (PPA, KAPO) and the nationwide data collection system. Additionally, the international aspect is addressed, specifically referencing the involvement of Russia’s special service, the FSB, in money laundering operations that took place in Estonia. A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national issues (oversight of the legal system, national dignity) and international relations (opposition to bringing Swedish prisoners into Estonia). There is no local or regional focus.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing questions of constitutionality and national security concerning Estonian religious associations (the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Pühtitsa Convent). Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker focuses mainly on national and international issues (security, international image, Swedish prisoners), but specifically mentions Tartu Prison as an example of unreasonable state infrastructure construction.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the problems of the Estonian legal system and higher education, and is also international, providing examples of the judicial organization of other countries (Germany, France, Spain).
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, dealing with the operations of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) and the principles of the rule of law across the entire Republic of Estonia. Mention is made of camera operations "nationwide," along with references to tests conducted during Zelenskyy's visit, which emphasizes the national security context.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is primarily on national policies (Estonian tax hikes, regulation of publicly listed companies) and international comparisons. Estonia is compared to Latvia concerning the strategy for financing defense spending, and German homeschooling laws are referenced to illustrate the expansion of state authority.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is strictly on the national and international level (maritime security operations, inspection of tankers); there is no reference to a specific regional or local focus.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Data is unavailable. The focus of the discussion is exclusively on national tax policy and the legitimacy of the government.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
A strong regional focus is placed on Southeast Estonia, highlighting the region's peripheral nature and the lack of public services (schools, hospitals, and transport). The objective is to prevent Southeast Estonia from becoming depopulated by making it a more attractive place to live.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and international issues, addressing Estonia's constitutional order, security, and international image (IDEA). The speaker emphasizes the necessity of restoring popular initiatives and referendums concerning crucial national questions, such as phosphorite mining or the construction of military bases.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is strictly national, addressing the mass surveillance of citizens traveling on Estonian roads by state authorities.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is centered on ensuring the accessibility of shooting ranges in both rural areas and county centers, stressing that every single county should have at least one shooting range. He/She also expressed sympathy and concern for the residents of Southeast Estonia (Põlva) regarding the issues surrounding the local shooting range.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on the quality of national lawmaking and parliamentary procedure. There is no regional focus; Tallinn is only mentioned within the context of a traffic analogy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international security (the Ukraine mission, NATO Article 5, Russia, the US role) and the national level (the Estonian Defence Forces, the Riigikogu’s decision-making authority). Specific Estonian regional topics are not addressed.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national legislation, constitutional guarantees, and the transposition of the European Union (ECN+) Directive. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is nationwide, encompassing the transformation of the entirety of Estonia (both land and maritime areas) into a technology park. The geographical reach is illustrated by mentioning specific regions, such as Kohtla-Järve, Tõrva, and Valga, underscoring the project's broad impact.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is solely on national election procedures, constitutional issues, and the legitimacy of the Riigikogu elections.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is currently on Saaremaa, where the speaker attended a public meeting and noted the concerns of the local population. This underscores the need to specifically consider the views of residents in particular areas when planning large-scale projects.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus, demanding veto rights for the municipalities bordering Saaremaa and the Gulf of Riga over the construction of offshore wind farms. It is stressed that local residents must have the final say regarding the disruption of their home environment.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and its impact on social groups; there are no references to specific regional industries or communities. The analysis is nationwide, addressing the tax's impact on all residents of Estonia.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national topics (Estonian Constitution, tax system, security) and international issues (IDEA, Lithuanian tax policy). Specific Estonian institutions are mentioned, such as the Pühtitsa Convent and the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church, and the establishment of wind farms in Estonia is also touched upon.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international topics (aid to Ukraine, the priorities of the United States administration) and the national level (Estonian taxpayer funds, the Estonian defense industry). A specific local or regional emphasis within Estonia is missing.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing legislation concerning large publicly traded companies registered in Estonia and the composition of their governing bodies.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national security, the principles of the rule of law in Estonia, and international relations (the US, Russia). Estonia's largest church and monastery are mentioned, but a narrower regional or local emphasis is absent. The speaker emphasizes the negative impact of the bill on ethnic Russians in Estonia.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and international issues, addressing national defense, the compensation of reservists, and large international arms corporations. There is no regional focus.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on state and constitutional reforms (such as the direct election of the president, popular initiatives, and the voting system). The text also mentions an issue related to security and religious freedom, citing the persecution of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Pühtitsa Convent as examples.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is international (a comparison of Hungarian tax policy) and national (Estonian national policy); direct regional or local issues are not covered.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (Estonian agencies and legislation) and international (with references to US Army policy, the Australian Parliament, the WHO, and the European Medicines Agency). There is no regional focus, apart from a brief mention of a German foreign intelligence report titled "Saaremaa," the meaning of which remains unclear.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is primarily on international security (USA, NATO, EU, Russia) and Estonia's national defense capability. The regional element emerges through the issue of rare earth metal mining in Estonia, which is directly linked to securing foreign policy support.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is national, addressing constitutional issues (suffrage at the level of the Riigikogu and local authorities) and national security. Pühtitsa Convent and the MPEÕK are mentioned as Estonia’s largest institutions, but there is no specific regional emphasis.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is divided between national issues (Estonian security, the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate [MPEÕK], and the Pühtitsa Convent) and international/geopolitical matters (Russia, the war in Ukraine, the new US administration, and its core values). The speaker analyzes how Estonia’s domestic decisions influence its relationships with both Russia and the United States. Local or regional focus is absent.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the national level (Estonian religious freedom and security) and strongly on the international level, analyzing the political shift in the USA and its impact on the European value system. Separate emphasis is placed on the situation of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Pühtitsa Convent.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national systemic problems, such as the profound demographic crisis, economic recession, and the credibility of the state. Specific regional emphases are absent, although the topic of energy and offshore wind farms is broad in scope.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on Estonia's domestic security and rule of law issues concerning legal entities operating in Estonia (MPEÕK and the Pühtitsa Convent). International examples (Belgium, France, the USA) are used solely to establish a legal analogy.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on issues of national sovereignty and international topics, criticizing Estonia’s participation in foreign aggressions and its submission to external directives. There is no mention of specific local or regional issues within Estonia.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the national energy management and its far-reaching consequences for Estonian society as a whole.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the curriculum and ideological direction of Estonian schools that influences children.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The main focus is on international relations, particularly Estonia’s interference in Georgia’s internal affairs and the legitimacy of the Georgian elections. Secondarily, attention is drawn to deficiencies in Estonia’s internal democracy, calling for a transparent electoral system and greater public participation in decision-making processes. Other countries (Romania, Hungary, Ukraine) are also mentioned as examples of undemocratic developments.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is strongly international, centering on the internal affairs and electoral legitimacy of Eastern European countries (Georgia, Romania). These examples are cited to criticize broader tendencies of the European Union's central authority, but there is no focus on local or national projects.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the defense capabilities of the Republic of Estonia and major international procurements. There is no mention of specific local or regional issues.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national energy security and international interconnections (Estlink 2, the Russian electricity grid). A specific regional emphasis is lacking, although the issue of oil shale energetics is indirectly tied to the industry in Ida-Virumaa.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on Estonia’s national energy policy and its impact on local governments and the Estonian landscape, highlighting the sheer scale of the planned coverage of Estonia with wind turbines. The regional perspective also encompasses neighboring countries (Latvia, Finland) concerning energy import and supply security issues, demonstrating concern over the synchronization of the regional energy market.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is clearly on international relations, specifically the relationship between Estonia and Georgia, and Georgia's sovereignty within the context of its EU accession. Lithuania is also mentioned as a country that, similarly to Estonia, has imposed sanctions targeting Georgia, along with Ukraine, which is cited as an example of a battlefield that Georgia wishes to avoid.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with the quality of Estonian legislation, the functioning of the judiciary, and constitutional matters. Analysis of compliance with European Union law is also mentioned, but this is contrasted with the absence of analysis concerning the Estonian constitution.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The regional focus is broad, covering wind turbine planning throughout Estonia, with the exception being the Southeast Estonian region. The second issue concerns international security and military missions (NATO, EU, Ukraine), which are of national and foreign policy significance.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and administrative organization, specifically addressing the nationwide regulation for removing vehicles from the register.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is national, addressing the economic management of mining Estonia's mineral resources (phosphorite) and Ida-Virumaa's oil shale. The emphasis is placed on the national benefit derived from state control.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is on national legislation and international agreements, analyzing their impact on the Estonian legal framework. There are no references to specific local or regional projects.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strictly on international issues (Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, the war in Ukraine, NATO) and at the national level (the Estonian constitution, the use of the defense forces). Local or regional topics are not addressed.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national legislation (the Child Protection Act) and government activity; there is no regional or local focus.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international and pan-European issues, particularly climate measures being implemented within the European Union. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation concerning the right to vote in local government (LGU) council elections, directly linking this issue to national security. The regional focus is indirect, addressing the electoral system of LGUs and its subsequent impact on social cohesion.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on national security and voting rights issues concerning local municipalities and Russian citizens residing in Estonia. A specific domestic topic is mentioned in the context of the Pühtitsa Convent, related to being labeled a security threat.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, addressing Estonia's security, defense capabilities, and domestic tax increases. A potential war with Russia is also mentioned, which emphasizes the impact of international security on domestic policy.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the state budget, financial management, and social issues (birth rate, health insurance). Specific regional or local topics are not addressed.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is split between national security (Estonian territory, evacuation plans) and international policy (NATO intervention, the war in Ukraine, escalation). Pühtitsa Convent and the Latvian border are mentioned in the context of evacuation.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level (the Estonian Constitution, laws, and the demographic crisis), utilizing international human rights treaties (such as the UN and the European Convention on Human Rights) to reinforce the argument. The Swiss healthcare system is cited as a positive example of how personal responsibility is factored into insurance.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily on international military operations (Iraq, Syria) and the constitutional role of the Estonian state in deploying its defense forces. It draws parallels between the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia and the situation between Syria and the United States. Regional or local focus is absent.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the state of the Estonian economy and industry) and on international comparison (the objectives of the European Union and the natural prerequisites of other countries). There is no emphasis on specific local or regional projects.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The only specific regional focus is the Lihula monument case, which is being used as an example of unlawful police activity. The general focus is on national and international topics, not on specific regional projects.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker mentions the Lihula monument incident, which is a local issue, but uses it as an example to discuss broader national questions concerning the rule of law and the inviolability of private property. Energy topics are national in scope.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centered on the profits generated in the Estonian banking market and their subsequent removal from the country. For comparison, an international example—the structure of the Lithuanian bank tax—is introduced to facilitate discussion about the optimal taxation model.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (Estonian prison policy, government activity) and international (the United Kingdom's prison agreement and hate speech laws). Regionally, Lihula is mentioned in connection with the obstruction of the erection of a memorial, emphasizing its significance within the context of national memory.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national issues (tax hikes, the constitutionality of the state budget) and on the international stage, particularly regarding the Rail Baltic project and decisions made by Latvia. The speaker stresses the necessity of freezing the Rail Baltic project in synchronization with Latvia to prevent wasteful spending. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national social and family policy and amendments to legislation concerning health insurance and family models more broadly. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is directed towards Lääne-Virumaa in connection with the phosphorite mining exploration studies at the Aru-Lõuna quarry. However, the discussion predominantly covers national issues (Nordica, the defense forces) and international matters (Ukraine, a German-origin company).
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is purely national, dealing with nationwide tax policy (motor vehicle tax, fuel excise duty) and national infrastructure (road construction and maintenance).
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
No data available.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is entirely at the national level, centrally handling the distribution of the national budget and subsidies. Specific regional or local issues are absent.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national and international issues, covering the use of the Defence Forces outside Estonia and constitutional rights. There is no mention of specific local or regional problems.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is strictly on national issues, such as the demographic crisis, police recruitment, and legislative procedures. There is no regional or local focus present in the speeches.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus is on a national historical issue connected to specific geographical locations in Lihula and the historical battle site in Sinimäed. Emphasis is placed on the role of these locations and events in defending the Estonian people and facilitating their escape.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing constitutional principles and nationwide tax policy.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level (tax policy and the fundamental rights of private property), an issue that concerns all residents of Estonia. Specifically highlighted are agricultural entrepreneurs who face having to shut down operations if the new land tax is implemented.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
No data available.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly international, centering on Estonia's foreign policy conduct concerning Georgia and comparing regulatory frameworks with the US and the European Union. The regional focus is aimed at safeguarding the principle of state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary emphasis is on international issues (Ukraine’s accession to the EU) and national economic policy (the regulation of usury/predatory lending). There is no local or regional focus.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (restoring Estonia's reputation as an IT state) and international (MiCAR, comparing Estonia with Latvia and Lithuania in attracting the crypto sector). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the unfair impact of the car tax on rural residents who lack public transportation alternatives.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is primarily on national issues (the Estonian business environment, Estonian children) and on the international stage, particularly concerning European Union regulations and questions of sovereignty. It cites examples from other countries (US states, Iceland, France, Hungary) to bolster its stance on the feasibility of implementing restrictions. There is no specific local or regional focus.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the administrative burden and lack of resources faced by local governments, which points to concern for local-level and regional interests. The burdening of property rights of landowners (including those in rural areas) is also emphasized.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is clearly international, concentrating specifically on Georgia's internal affairs and the activities of the Estonian Foreign Minister in Tbilisi. For comparison, examples are also drawn from the contexts of the US, Hungary, and Latvia, highlighting the principles of diplomatic relations.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the state budget, tax reforms, and pension policy. Regional or local focus is not covered in the speeches.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
In the matter of transportation, the focus is on international comparisons (Italy, France) and Estonia's domestic regulation. One specific social welfare case concerns the Värska Südamekodu, but the general focus is on national policy and constitutional principles.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is heavily international and national, analyzing Estonia's position within the context of the European Union and other Western nations (the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the USA). The need to protect Estonian citizens and businesses in Russia from potential countermeasures is emphasized.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is clearly on international security issues (Ukraine, Russia) and the national level (the use of the Estonian Defence Forces, constitutional order). Specific local or regional Estonian problems are absent.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly at the national level, dealing with the laws of the Republic of Estonia and the procedure for constitutional review. There is no reference to specific regions or international issues.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national and constitutional issues that concern all residents of Estonia, such as the availability of banking services and the transparency of the activities of state security institutions. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (dealing with the organization of Estonian state life and the Constitution) and international, comparing Estonia's use of e-elections with that of other European countries (like Finland, France, Germany) and Russia. He stresses that other developed democracies have rejected e-voting due to concerns about reliability.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is no regional focus. Kohtla-Järve is mentioned only as a rhetorical example to explain a logical contradiction, not as a political priority.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly on international and security issues, specifically the security agreement between Estonia and Ukraine and the threat of future Russian attacks. There is absolutely no mention of local or regional Estonian topics.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the legitimacy and constitutional shortcomings of the electoral system of the Republic of Estonia. Regional focus is absent, but extensive international comparison is used, highlighting Finland as a positive example, and Belarus, Hungary, and Turkey as negative reference points in terms of trust.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on domestic issues, particularly the nationwide standardized examinations within the education system and the constitutional foundations of the Estonian state. The Lithuanian example is utilized to establish a standard for accountability, providing an international benchmark.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is national, addressing the legal status of Estonian religious associations and the activities of the Minister of the Interior. Specifically mentioned is the Pühtitsa Convent in Estonia and its possible closure, which demonstrates attention being paid to local religious communities.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
There is insufficient information. The focus is on national legislation, the budget, and ministry procedures.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is broad, encompassing national issues (the rule of law and the constitution of the Republic of Estonia) and international topics (the European Union's climate policy). Specific local or regional problems are not mentioned in the speeches.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national issues, examining the operational structure of the Riigikogu and the reliability of Estonia's electoral system. International comparisons are drawn, posing the question of whether trust in the electoral system is similarly low in other European Union member states.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is clearly on international issues (the war in Ukraine, Russia, the WHO pandemic treaty) and on the national level (the use of the Estonian Defence Forces, the Riigikogu mandate). There are no references to specific Estonian domestic regions or local problems.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international security issues (the potential presence of Estonian servicemen in Ukraine) and national parliamentary oversight. There is a complete absence of any reference to local or regional Estonian topics.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is split between international diplomacy and Estonia’s domestic social and educational issues. Internationally, the concentration is on Hungary and the question of diplomatic intervention, drawing comparisons with Turkey, the UAE, and China. Domestically, the emphasis is placed on Estonian family policy, schools, and kindergartens.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
No data
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international security issues, particularly Estonia's participation in military operations in Ukraine. Attention is also paid at the national level to the role and mandates of parliament when deploying forces to NATO, EU, and UN operations.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is mainly on national and constitutional issues, dealing with the division of Estonian society and demographic problems. Specific regional references are limited to mentioning the protest that took place in Tallinn's Old Town and the activities of the Tartu police.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national and international, analyzing the Estonian electoral system's compliance with the constitution and comparing it with the practices of other European countries. A regional focus is absent, apart from references to Estonia's economic recession and the salaries of state officials.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the operations of the Estonian legal system and central government institutions (the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor's Office, and Kapo). Regional examples (such as the cases involving the Deputy Mayor of Tartu) are used to illustrate issues in the implementation of national law.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is directed towards national and international topics, such as Estonian tax policy, the birth rate, and national defense in the context of Russia as a nuclear state. There is no specific regional or local focus.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is heavily on international security issues (the war in Ukraine, relations with Russia) and, more broadly, the fate of the Estonian state and people. Other European countries that have provided similar security assurances are also mentioned.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The primary focus is at the national and constitutional level, addressing the life of the Estonian state and popular sovereignty. The only regional focus is support for the right to initiate binding referendums at the local government level, in order to give the people the opportunity to practice democracy.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is extensive, centering on the continued survival of the Estonian nation and major state projects (Rail Baltic, the green transition), alongside foreign aid (Ukraine). Regional or local issues are absent; the emphasis lies squarely on national and international priorities.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is clearly on international security issues (the war in Ukraine, the French President's proposal) and on the national level (the role of the Estonian Defence Forces, the Prime Minister's responsibility). Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is distinctly regional, zeroing in on the direct negative impact of closing rural schools on children residing in rural areas. It is stressed that the cost of these savings will fall squarely on the shoulders of the rural children.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national, but the discussion surrounding the car tax highlights a regional problem: the lack of public transportation in many areas. The speaker stresses that the absence of choice in rural regions turns the car tax into an unfair penalty for people who have no alternative but to use their cars.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on international relations and legal cooperation, especially concerning cross-border crime and agreements concluded with Russia. There is no reference to specific Estonian domestic or regional problems.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the Tallinn districts (Mustamäe, Lasnamäe, Õismäe) where the posters are situated, emphasizing their direct impact on local residents, including Estonians, Russians, and families who have fled the war in Ukraine.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national economic policy, taxes, and regulations, with no regional focus.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international security issues, covering the operations of the Estonian Defence Forces in Iraq and drawing parallels with the situation in Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on the principles of respecting sovereignty within the international context.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level, addressing issues related to higher education and student loans that affect all students. Regional or local topics are not covered.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on national tax policy and its impact on accommodation establishments, with no references to specific regional or local issues.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics: constitutionality, the quality of lawmaking, and ensuring the status of the Estonian language. Regional or local issues are absent.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national security and foreign policy issues, particularly the escalation of tensions in Estonian-Russian relations. Also addressed is the status in Estonia of the head of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, which is a domestic issue with an international dimension.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national issues, covering Estonia's tax burden and public health risks more broadly. Specific regional interests, projects, or communities are not mentioned.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is broad, encompassing both national themes (Estonian housing stock, homeowners, the sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia) and international ones (European Union directives). The necessity of the Rail Baltic project for freight transport is also mentioned.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is entirely on the national level, centering on issues within the Estonian legal system and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament). The decision of the Harju County Court is mentioned, but there is no focus on specific regional or international topics.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on international issues (the war in Ukraine, border control, EU funding for Rail Baltic) and national topics (demography, government accountability). In the international context, the policies of Latvia, Lithuania, and Hungary are introduced for comparison. There is no local or regional focus.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legal issues that affect all citizens, but the speaker/writer uses the example of a child born on Prangli Island to highlight the practical difficulties remote areas face regarding ambulance access. They also mention the decreasing number of maternity hospitals in Estonia, which increases travel distances and consequently raises the risk associated with home births.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national tax policy, which is inherently a nationwide issue. There are no regional or local topics.