By Agendas: Ants Frosch

Total Agendas: 68

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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 strictly national, addressing Estonia's need for change and the themes of a new era of awakening. Specific regional or international topics are absent.
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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

The focus is solely at the national level, addressing ministerial accountability and the political practice of Estonia's recent history.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is on national and procedural issues, but there is one specific regional topic. This concerns the recovery of state aid from Otepää Üürimajad OÜ, highlighting the actions of the Otepää municipal authorities and the imposition of mortgages on the Kopli tänav 2a residential building.
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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 on international security issues, highlighting the experience of Romanian border regions with Russian intelligence activities related to the movement of military aid to Ukraine. This international context is directly linked to Estonia's national border defense and technology choices.
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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 on international and domestic issues, highlighting Estonia’s reputation as an innovative state and its relationship with the European Union and the OECD. The text mentions money laundering risks linked to Estonia’s e-residency program, underscoring Estonia’s role in the global financial arena.
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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

The focus is clearly on local governments (LGs), emphasizing their varying administrative capacity and their ability to cope with new tasks. It is stressed that the draft law directly impacts the day-to-day work and resource utilization of the LGs.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry regarding a network of number plate recognition cameras and the associated database (no. 756)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the international security situation (EU incidents, Russian intelligence activity) and its impact on Estonia’s national infrastructure. It is emphasized that the threat broadly affects equipment widely used in Estonia, as well as the country’s borders, ports, and transport systems.
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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 regional focus is extremely strong, centering on addressing the inequality between Estonia's rural areas and the Tallinn/Harju County region. The objective is to direct resources towards "the majority of Estonia" to support regional development and rural life.
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2025-04-16
Personnel policy in the security and defence sector

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on high-level national leadership positions and international security policy (NATO, European Union) related to the work of the Ministry of Defence. There are no references to specific local or regional topics in Estonia.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It focuses on national sovereignty and internal security, but highlights local municipalities such as Valga, Narva, and Kohtla-Järve as examples. It emphasizes that Estonian citizens must have the same rights and the opportunity to conduct official business in Estonian in every municipality, citing the failure to enforce language requirements in these areas.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is on Tallinn's impact on the entire country, underscoring that more than half of the GDP is generated in the capital. This highlights the strategic importance of the local government (Tallinn) at the national level, particularly through general and special planning.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The regional focus is national, but specific local examples are utilized to illustrate systemic problems. Special attention is drawn separately to the issues in Elva municipality regarding fictitious residence registration (the "Tartu Varangians") and the topic of Narva school principals concerning the "food chains" (patronage networks) within local governments.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the management and efficiency of the central government apparatus (Chancellors of ministries, the State Secretary).
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on international and regional security, emphasizing NATO activities in the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic region. Specific interest is directed toward operations that concern the security of Estonia's immediate vicinity.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on a national regulatory issue concerning the oversight of Bolt taxis and the prevention of their misuse in Estonia, without any specific regional or international emphasis.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is entirely at the national level and on the activities of central government agencies (MTA, Transport Administration) concerning nationwide tax administration.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing the internal issues and management of Estonia's senior security and defense officials. Specific regions or international questions are not mentioned, even though the overall context relates to national defense.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national social policy and family values, and regional emphasis is absent.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is distinctly national, addressing potential environmental hazards and waste storage problems that concern Estonia as a whole. It is emphasized that this constitutes a threat to Estonia, not merely to a specific region.
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly international, addressing Estonia's conduct at the UN General Assembly. The speaker criticizes the excessive regional concentration ("immediate neighbors") and calls for the establishment of more global ties with the leading nations of Europe and the world.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Data is scarce.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (Estonian Constitution, citizenship, regulation of local government) and the international legal framework (NATO, EU, reciprocity). No attention is paid to the local or regional level.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is national and cultural, emphasizing the positive impact of the holidays on Estonian homes, children, and families more broadly. Specific regions or local issues are not mentioned.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry regarding the provision of international protection to Ukrainian male citizens who are mobilization-eligible.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the international level (Ukraine's defense capability and civic duty) and the national level (Estonia's economy and labor requirements). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

It focuses on national security and the activities of the ministries. The regional focus is mentioned in the context of the Tartu court case, which has a national impact on evidentiary procedures.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is squarely on a national infrastructure project, specifically the widening of the Tallinn-Tartu highway to four lanes, which links the country's main centers.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly international and pan-Baltic, concentrating on links between the Baltics and Central Europe. Emphasis is placed on the completion of the four-lane Via Baltica highway all the way to Warsaw, using Lithuanian and Polish infrastructure projects as a benchmark.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on international relations and the management of Estonia’s foreign representations, specifically addressing the question of closing the Consulate General in New York. There is no local or regional focus.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on international relations, centering on Estonia's foreign policy decision regarding the location of the Israeli embassy and diplomatic procedures in Jerusalem.
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (491 OE) on the amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe"

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the international level, addressing the composition of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. There is no reference to local or regional issues.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

A strong regional focus is directed at the municipalities of Southern Estonia (Valga and Otepää), and more broadly, at involving all 79 municipalities in crisis preparedness programs. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure nationwide and equal protection, rather than just focusing on selected regions.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the streamlining of the Estonian state apparatus, the reduction of bureaucracy, and the selection processes for senior state officials. Regional or international topics are not covered.
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2024-05-13
Inquiry Regarding the Alleged Vandalism of Andrei Shumakov's Car (No. 630)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the activities of national security and law enforcement agencies (KAPO, the Prosecutor's Office) in relation to a specific case. There is no regional or local focus.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (the organization of Estonian e-elections) and the international level, referencing the OSCE report and the expertise provided by a German analyst. There is no focus on specific local or regional Estonian issues.
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2024-05-09
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Security Institutions Act (330 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Not enough data.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is regional, centering on the issues of "small schools" and "small localities." Specifically highlighted is the teacher shortage in these regions, which impedes the provision of specialized support.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker maintains a strongly regional focus, emphasizing the detrimental impact of the proposed bill on Estonia's outlying and poorer regions. Specifically highlighted are the city of Võru and the local newspaper Lõunaleht published there, demonstrating a deep commitment to the concerns facing Southern Estonia.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus briefly highlights the violations identified during the local elections in Otepää municipality, using them as an example to illustrate the deficiencies of the e-voting system. The primary focus, however, is still on amending the national election law.
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2024-04-17
The Sustainability of Estonia's Security Policy and the Transatlantic Relationship

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is clearly on international and regional security issues, including the impact of the US presidential elections, assisting Ukraine, and the future of NATO and the B9 group. Estonian domestic or local topics are completely missing.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is clear, contrasting the substance of Tartu's European Capital of Culture program with the events marking the 140th anniversary of the Estonian flag taking place in Otepää, thereby highlighting the unequal treatment of events in the two regions.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus, highlighting a specific problem in a South Estonian rural school (Pühajärve School). This regional example serves as the basis for assessing broader national education risks.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (274 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare and Restore a Militarized Border Guard as a Separate Agency"

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the structure of Estonian security and border defense. There are no references to specific regions, local projects, or international issues outside of the general security context.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely on state institutions (the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor's Office) and nationwide legal procedures. Insufficient data.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national security and international issues (Ukrainian refugees), analyzing their overall impact on Estonia. There is no emphasis placed on specific local or regional questions.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is directed at Estonia’s national immigration situation, which is being framed as mass immigration. The international context (Germany/Europe 2015) is used as a point of reference to emphasize the specific nature of the Estonian situation.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, concentrating on Estonia's internal security and potential terror threats within the country's territory. Regional or international topics are not addressed, except in the context of immigration.
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2024-03-20
Sanctions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is clearly international and national, centering on Estonia’s position in Europe and within the context of G7 nations regarding the implementation of sanctions. There are no references to local or regional issues within Estonia.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, handling high-profile cases related to the activities of judicial and investigative bodies. There is no regional or international focus.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

There is no regional focus; attention is exclusively paid to national legislation, security issues, and the oversight of the central government’s (prime minister, ministers) activities.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation and the broader issues of Estonian democracy, even though the discussion is based on a bill concerning local government.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the issues faced by residents of rural areas and families with children. Otepää is used as a specific example, highlighting the lack of public transportation in the area and the need for transport services for rural schools.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on international security and economic issues that concern Estonia's reputation and actions regarding anti-Russia policy within the European context. Both the continuation of business dealings with Russia and the common European position are mentioned.
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2024-02-21
Russian Agents in Universities

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security and cross-border movement, which is linked to the international security situation. A specific location in Sinimäed is mentioned in connection with provocations and security risks, indicating the connection between local events and broader security threats.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on international relations, highlighting the importance of transatlantic ties and the role of Estonian missions in the US. A broader security focus is also crucial, addressing aid to Ukraine and NATO's credibility. Local or regional topics are not included.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (177 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

Not enough data
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (167 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with the procedure for appointing the Prosecutor's Office and senior government officials. There is no regional or local focus.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (197 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the amendment to the Income Tax Act. Regional or local topics are not emphasized.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is clearly aimed at rural areas, specifically addressing the quality of life and mobility options for people living there. The speaker stresses that the proposed tax will disproportionately affect rural residents, forcing them to rely on dangerous and inconvenient modes of transport.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is international and comparative, concentrating on Poland's development and its impact on Estonia's access to Europe. It is emphasized that Poland's development has created significantly better access to Europe for Estonia.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the policy of mandatory renovation and the positions of the Estonian Owners' Central Union. There are no specific regional interests or projects.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (242 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Attention is directed towards the international political context, referencing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Estonian national representatives (Minister of Population Katrin Saks) are also mentioned, but there is no focus on local or regional issues within Estonia.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

No data available
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national security issues (Russian influence operations in Estonia) and international parallels concerning the removal of historical monuments in the USA and Europe.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is clearly directed at the highway connecting Tallinn and Pärnu (Via Baltica), emphasizing the ongoing problems related to traffic safety and high volume on this route. More broadly, the issue concerns national infrastructure planning and its subsequent impact on the people of Estonia.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is strictly at the national level, dealing with macro-issues concerning the Estonian pension system and the vitality of the nation.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is international (the war in Ukraine and President Zelenskyy's visit) and national (the presence of Ukrainian men in Estonia). There is no specific local or regional focus.
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