By Agendas: Helle-Moonika Helme

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2025-10-15
The situation in the country

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is strictly national, dealing with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO), and the general state of the Estonian economy. Specific national mega-projects (such as Rail Baltic) are mentioned as examples of misuse of funds.
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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 at the national level, addressing the impact of tax policy on non-profit organizations operating in Estonia and on assisting the people of Estonia.
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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 clearly national, addressing the areas of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the healthcare system, and the "Estonia 2035" strategy more broadly. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the emphasis is on the general well-being and health of the Estonian people.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the welfare of the Estonian state and its people, as well as macroeconomic indicators such as GDP and government debt. Specific regional or local topics are not covered.
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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 clearly on the national level, addressing the state budget, defense spending, and the national cultural institution (ERSO). Regional or local topics are not covered.
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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

The regional focus is nationwide, emphasizing the law's impact on families with children and, more broadly, on "the entire Estonian people," without highlighting specific regions.
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2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and to withdraw from all international agreements related to the project" (650 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The regional focus is directed toward developing the domestic rail network, emphasizing the routes to Haapsalu, Pärnu, and Tartu. At the same time, attention is also paid to the border points and destinations of the international project (Ikla, Latvia, Häädemeeste) due to the limited actual scope of the project.
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2025-09-24
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on the national level, addressing the Estonian budget, the economic crisis, and the well-being of the Estonian people. International topics, such as war and immigration, are also mentioned, but there is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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2025-09-24
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strictly on national topics (the Estonian budget, the economic crisis, legislation) and the international context (war, immigration). Local or regional issues are absent.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is international and cross-border, covering the measures taken by Estonia and Finland to control swine fever, as well as the risks spreading through the Russian border. The crucial role of border control in curbing the spread of diseases is highlighted.
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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

The focus is on national tax policy and its direct impact on local municipalities and rural landowners. Particular attention is paid to owners of agricultural and forest land, whose tax rates have increased and who are affected by nature conservation restrictions.
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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 directed toward the national management of strategic assets and international security, analyzing the influence of non-NATO countries (Arabs, Russia) on the Estonian defense industry. Emphasis is placed on the fate of investments made by the Estonian state.
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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 clearly at the national level, protecting "Estonian businesses and people" and "our economy" from external burdens. Specific regional or local interests are not highlighted in the speeches.
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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 entirely on national issues concerning the social and legal system, such as mandatory vaccination and the legalization of euthanasia within the Estonian context. The goal is to protect the Estonian legal system from changes that would lead it into a "completely different situation."
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2025-09-10
The situation in the country.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is primarily on national issues (Estonian security, birth rate/population growth, emigration). The broader regional context is also mentioned, referencing similar military mobilization plans in Latvia and Lithuania, which suggests a larger, coordinated European plan.
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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 on national issues (national defense, military service, the use of taxpayer money) and international aid (funds directed to Ukraine). There are no references to specific regional or local problems within Estonia.
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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 focus is on rural production sectors, such as beekeeping and sheep farming, which suffer from attacks by large predators. This highlights concerns regarding the rural economy and the livelihood of local producers.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Although most of the issues discussed are nationwide, emphasis is placed on the negative effect of closing rural schools, and support is offered to rural micro and small enterprises through the proposed VAT legislation. The text also mentions the funding of the Haapsalu railway during the EKREIKE government, highlighting earlier regional investments.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) - second reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is on national legislation (the Accounting Act) and international/European Union regulations ("these sustainability reports in Europe"). Local or regional topics are absent.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Southern Estonia is in focus, where there is skepticism regarding the government's claims that importing prisoners will help reduce unemployment there and that the necessary 400 qualified workers can be found locally.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with national tax policy and security issues.
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2025-06-09
An inquiry regarding the sustainability and accessibility of the healthcare system (no. 759)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on the national healthcare system and the social sector. One specific regional reference is to Madis Veskimäe, the family doctor in Tõstamaa, who is cited as an example of an honest and solution-oriented physician.
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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 primary emphasis is on national security and legislative issues in Estonia, particularly concerning citizen surveillance. Internationally, examples of immigration control methods from Finland and the Netherlands are utilized to offer an alternative to Estonia's domestic surveillance system.
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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

The focus is entirely on national issues, covering the financing of political parties, the activities of oversight bodies, and nationwide campaigns.
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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 speaker focuses on the activities of local governments and the payment of local compensation fees, but stresses that the negative consequences (high network fees and prices) affect the entire Estonian population. Thus, local benefit (compensation fees) is contrasted with national damage.
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2025-06-04
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strictly national, addressing the overall state of the Estonian economy and its position in Europe (the so-called "red lantern" status). Specific regional or local issues are entirely absent.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (no 749)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on international scientific studies (Taiwan, Europe) and their application in Estonian national regulation. The necessity of utilizing research from other parts of the world is emphasized to ensure objective evaluation.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is exclusively on national budget priorities and the funding of ministries, such as the Government Office and the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-05-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is entirely national, addressing nationwide tax policy and its impact on Estonian consumers and businesses more broadly. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian people, state governance) and the international level, criticizing external influencers (the IMF) and European Union institutions. Specific local or regional topics are absent.
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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 international requirements (Euro directives) and the national aviation sector; there are no references to specific local regions or communities. Concern is raised by the international fuel supply chain and the origin of the raw material (palm oil).
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is at the national level, dealing with Estonia's competitiveness, its economic position within the European Union, and the demographic future of the Estonian nation. Specific local or regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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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 on the situation of Estonian agriculture at the national level, placing it within the broader context of the European Union and international green policy. Emphasis is placed on the lack of competitiveness among Estonian farmers and the unfavorable situation they face compared to other EU member states.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Security of the Southeastern Border Region of Estonia (No. 729)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on Southern Estonia, especially Võru County and the border areas. Emphasis is placed on the region's economic and social contraction, as well as the concerns of local residents regarding the establishment of the Nursipalu training area and wind farms. The area is described as one of Estonia's most beautiful, yet people are forced to leave.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on broad national legislation (the Nature Conservation Act) and private property rights, which concern forest owners across Estonia. Specific regional projects or local communities are not emphasized.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is tied to private property, specifically citing the Haanja protected area as an example of existing restrictions. The general focus is on national regulations and their broader impact on private forest owners across Estonia.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (587 SE) on joining the protocol amending the Convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board aircraft

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the international level (a convention, air travel) and domestic politics (the former prime minister, the Riigikogu). A specific foreign location (Helsinki) is mentioned in connection with a political scandal.
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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 entirely national and international, concentrating on the regulations and legislation governing Estonian listed companies. The speaker references the international context, citing, for example, the US President's stance on gender issues and the Minister of Education and Research's positions regarding scientific consensus.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international (CO2 quotas, European Commission) and national economic impacts, highlighting how this policy impoverishes nations. International examples (USA, India, Norway, Japan) are used to illustrate the link between democracy and fossil fuels. There is no specific local or regional focus within Estonia.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-14
Legal entity liability

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the impact of the care reform on the people of Estonia and the finances (wallets) of local governments (LGAs). Specific regions are not singled out, emphasizing the "sense of justice for the entire Estonian nation."
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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

The focus is strictly national, covering trends in Estonian criminal policy, the appointment of the Prosecutor General, and specific Estonian legal cases.
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2025-05-08
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (the Estonian tax environment and residents' ability to cope) and on international comparisons (the Spanish tax environment). There is no specific regional emphasis.
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national energy issues (the island operation mode of the Estonian grid and its cost) and at the international level (the restructuring of European energy, the example of the Spanish test). There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
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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 on the national level, covering constitutional values, the work of the Riigikogu, and the country's economic situation (tax revenue). Specific regional or local issues are not included.
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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 on national laws and economic policy, such as Value Added Tax (VAT) and the jurisdiction of the Competition Authority, without any specific regional emphasis.
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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 strictly national, addressing the legitimacy of the Estonian state and central electoral processes.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on national crises, but to illustrate the severity of the demographic crisis, a specific regional example is highlighted from the city of Võru, where only two children were born last month. Reference is also made to the tax policies of other countries (the rest of the world).
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2025-04-17
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 9 percent" (579 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, addressing the economic situation of the Estonian people and national tax policy (specifically, the VAT on foodstuffs). There are no references to specific regions, industries, or local issues.
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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 security and the domestic oil shale energy sector, in direct opposition to the ideological direction set by the European Union. It is stressed that the current green policy is detrimental to the global competitiveness of the European Union, and consequently, to Estonia's competitiveness as well.
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2025-04-16
Social law

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is at the national level (the situation in the Republic of Estonia), but specific cases from Tabasalu and Värska are used to illustrate the failures of social welfare.
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2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus remains at the national level (protecting Estonian citizens and establishing relevant laws), but regionally, Tallinn is highlighted as the primary market for ride-sharing services. Maardu is also mentioned as an example of a place where licenses are acquired easily, indicating a lack of proper oversight.
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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 national, centering on the Estonian legal system and the actions of the Northern District Prosecutor's Office, which handled the Pihlakodu case.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the explosively grown cormorant population (no. 725)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the broader issue of natural balance and a national environmental problem concerning the cormorant population. Although the University of Tartu is mentioned, there is no specific emphasis placed on concrete local communities or regions.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The emphasis is placed on Estonia's national interests and needs, contrasting them with international gain, since the electricity would primarily go to Europe and Germany. The focus is on protecting the people's money and satisfying Estonia's energy needs.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is represented by the example of Metsküla School. This example is used to illustrate how national energy costs significantly outweigh the social costs that are crucial for local communities. This helps create a contrasting picture between national policy and local life.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Significant attention is being paid to local governments and landowners across Estonia who are concerned about the destruction of their living environment due to the construction of wind farms. The right of local residents to protest and demand answers from developers is being protected.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, centering on Estonia's energy security and the cost implications for the Estonian people. Domestic oil shale power is preferred as the cheapest and most stable solution for supplying the country.
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2025-03-25
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on international issues (Russia, sanctions, European security) and their impact on Estonia’s domestic political accountability. A specific example (Stark Logistics) relates to international trade and the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is on national energy policy and the electricity bills of all consumers. The reference to oil shale energy indicates support for traditional energy production regions, but this is viewed in a broader national context with the aim of reducing consumer costs.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding 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, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Emphasis is placed on the discrimination and hardships faced by women in rural areas, citing the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents compared to women living in cities. This highlights the focus on how nationwide tax policies affect regional population groups.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national and international level, addressing the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation. There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national topics, encompassing defense expenditures, security, and the state's budgetary priorities (indexing and the green transition). Specific regional or local interests are absent.
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2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Estonian authorities and politicians) and the international level, highlighting the impact of sanction violations on the Ukrainian battlefield. There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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2025-03-19
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on the national level (government legitimacy, national security, and financial decisions) and the European level (lobbying for the EU Platform Work Directive). Specific local or regional topics are not addressed.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing constitutional procedures and the work of central supervisory bodies (ERJK).
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (specifically, the Aliens Act), international talent attraction, and the promotion of the film industry in Estonia. Specific local or regional interests are not mentioned; instead, the country's economic policy is addressed more broadly.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is nationwide, involving seven educational institutions scattered across Estonia. It is stressed that each school possesses a distinct identity and operates according to the specific characteristics of its local community, contrasting sharply with centralized management that fails to account for regional distances.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus addresses issues concerning the Russian-speaking population, highlighting Narva and its sensitive symbol (the 'red tank') as a prime example. This indicates concern regarding the media coverage of regional social tensions.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national tax issues and and the general activities of the government; there is no regional focus.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national policy (the activities of Estonian family doctors, the decision of the Riigikogu) and the international vaccine market and profit motives. Specific local or regional problems are absent.
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2025-03-12
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

There is too little data.
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2025-03-12
The situation in the country

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the state of the Estonian economy, tax policy, and constitutional procedures. Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level and issues related to the state-owned company concerning aviation and the management of state assets.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (State Budget, Parliament decisions) and on international funding schemes (European Union funds, Norwegian shelf company). Specific local or regional interests are absent.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on Estonia's domestic research organization and political intervention in the academic sphere. Internationally, the USA is mentioned as an example of saving state funds by halting waste that occurs under the guise of science.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is international and cross-border, emphasizing that wolves and bears do not recognize state borders, and their movement depends on the severity of hunting legislation. It is important to compare Estonian hunting law with that of neighboring countries to prevent the inflow of predators and ensure the proper organization of state affairs.
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2025-02-26
The situation in the country.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The focus is on major national projects impacting specific regions and communities, such as the proposed mine in Paldiski. Significant attention is given to the negative environmental and local community impacts. Furthermore, the funding schemes for Estonia's onshore and offshore wind parks are also being discussed.
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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 focus is entirely on national and constitutional issues, such as citizenship, e-voting, and family policy. There is no regional or local focus in the speeches, although there is an ongoing debate regarding the voting rights of local municipalities.
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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

Insufficient data. The focus is on the national economy and energy policy, and there are no references to specific regions, apart from the general opposition to giant wind turbines replacing the local forest.
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2025-02-12
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on Estonia's national energy policy and economy, emphasizing that Estonia is the region in the Baltics with the most expensive electricity. This is placed into a broader international context, comparing Estonia's choices with the policies of the USA and the European Union.
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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 on international relations, concentrating on the synchronization of Estonian and US foreign policy and the US administration's value-based conditionality.
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2025-01-29
The situation in the country.

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national issues, such as the desynchronization of the Estonian energy system, national electricity prices, and the decisions of the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital). The need to request permission from the European Commission for a temporary waiver of CO2 charges is mentioned. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national education policy and international trends, referencing the actions of the leader of one of the world's superpowers in removing gender ideologies from school curricula. There is no focus on specific regional or local topics.
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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 national, addressing the overall economic resilience and well-being of wage earners and large families within Estonian society, as well as the impact of national tax policy. Separate emphasis is placed on the effect of inflation and the rising cost of living in Estonia.
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2025-01-22
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is heavily international (US politics, the WHO, the Paris Climate Agreement) and national (the Estonian government’s actions regarding energy, security, and social policy). Specific local or regional projects are not covered, with the exception of a reference to the planning of Estonian offshore wind farms.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly directed towards Tallinn and Ida-Virumaa, as these are the areas facing the biggest practical challenges associated with the transition to Estonian-language education. Particular emphasis is placed on the Russification of Tallinn's kindergartens and the danger that Tallinn might become a city exclusively for Russians. A specific example concerning a kindergarten in Lasnamäe is also mentioned.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national budgetary policy and international obligations (Ukraine), but regional impact is also emphasized. The cost of keeping the Vana-Vigala school open (1.8 million) is cited as a specific example to illustrate how foreign aid affects educational opportunities in rural areas.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on the Estonian national level (protection of mineral resources and legislation) and European Union policy (decarbonization and resource independence). Specific local regions or communities are not emphasized.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is directed toward Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn, where the problem concerning the Estonian-language environment is most acute. The intensification of this problem is directly linked to the government's immigration policy, which has introduced more Russian-speaking residents into these areas (accounting for over 2.5% of the population in the last two years).
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is heavily centered on the cross-border trade between Estonia and Latvia. It is stressed that Estonia's excise duty policy is pushing consumers and capital toward Latvia to purchase not just alcohol, but also fuel, essential commodities, and clothing.
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2024-12-04
Population Protection

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing civil defense and the maintenance of civil order in the context of a large-scale crisis (a missile attack). Attention is directed toward evacuated areas and road congestion, which indicates a broad-based national problem.
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2024-12-04
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is divided between domestic issues (healthcare, constitutional rights) and international topics (the European Union asset register). There is no specific regional or local emphasis within Estonia.
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2024-12-03
First reading of the draft resolution "Increasing the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" (542 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily on the national level (the well-being of the Estonian people, payment difficulties) and international issues (aid to Ukraine, ERAP, European food prices). Regionally, the need to preserve the Vana-Vigala school is emphasized, using this as an example of the state's skewed priorities.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily at the national level, addressing Estonian legislation (the Child Protection Act) and domestic institutions (the Social Insurance Board, the PPA). A potential cross-border pedophile network is also mentioned, but this serves as context for the domestic threat.
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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

The focus is at the national level (Estonian state security) and the international context (the aggressor states Russia and Belarus), while examining the legislation governing local government elections. There are no references to specific Estonian regions or local projects.
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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 exclusively at the national level, addressing the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the nature of the nation-state. Although threats "from the East" and "from the wider world" are mentioned, this is utilized in the context of national security and identity.
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2024-11-20
The state's financial situation

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on the national level and the internal organization of the parliament, especially the role of the session chair. There are no references to local, regional, or international topics.
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2024-11-20
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

Specific attention is focused on the phosphorite reserves in Lääne-Viru County, the protection of which is deemed nationally important. In the context of Rail Baltic, the ongoing corruption investigation in Latvia is highlighted, along with their decision to utilize the railway construction resources differently.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is clearly on national priorities (national defense, budget) and the international direction, especially monitoring US political attitudes. There is a complete lack of reference to local or regional industries, projects, or communities.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

There is not enough data.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly on rural areas, contrasting with the Tallinn-centric lifestyle that the draft bill seems to regulate ("they move within a 3-kilometer radius"). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of bringing jobs, kindergartens, and schools back to the countryside to reduce forced commuting.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national priorities, legislation, and societal values, referencing Father's Day events across Estonia. The topics addressed are universal and ethical (the paradigm of the 21st century). There is no specific regional or local focus.
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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 emphasis is placed on achieving regional coverage and maintaining broad communication with the people of Estonia, a sentiment encapsulated by the phrase, "you also travel around Estonia a great deal." This highlights the necessity of gathering feedback from across the entire country, rather than concentrating on one specific area.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the large national infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) and its financial implications for the Estonian taxpayer. An international comparison with Latvia is also introduced regarding potential corruption and the misuse of personal interests.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is directed towards the livelihood and well-being of the Estonian population at the national level. The speaker uses an international comparison to highlight Estonia's poor standing among European Union countries regarding the application of a reduced VAT rate on foodstuffs. Specific local or regional projects or communities are not emphasized.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2024-11-06
Teacher Shortage in Educational Institutions and the Future of Vocational Education (Illustrated by the Hiiumaa Vocational School)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is intensely regional, centered specifically on the unique conditions of the Hiiumaa Vocational School and the island setting. The speaker stresses that political decisions must consider the socio-economic and regional dimensions, which are particularly crucial in the context of Hiiumaa. They are defending the local infrastructure against proposals to relocate it to the center of Kärdla.
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2024-11-06
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The speaker mentions their personal origin from Võru County and acknowledges the introduction given in the Võru language. Nevertheless, the political focus is predominantly national (voting rights, citizenship) and international (aggressor states, comparison with Latvia).
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is predominantly international and at the European Union level, addressing global competition, EU policies, and relations between member states. Estonia is mentioned primarily in a negative context, specifically regarding the setting of unrealistic green transition goals. The Carpathians are mentioned in the context of the ongoing squabble between Hungary and Ukraine.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on nationwide social problems and and government policy; there are no references to specific regions, communities, or local projects.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international law (the ILO Convention) and its implementation within the legislation of the Republic of Estonia. There is no regional focus.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national internal security (MPEÕK) and international issues, specifically addressing immigration flows and asylum applications originating from Ukrainian territories and channeled through Russia. There is no specific local or regional focus within Estonia.
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2024-10-22
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (the Customs Act) and international relations, covering both foreign diplomats in Estonia and diplomats of the Republic of Estonia abroad. There is no emphasis placed on specific local or regional topics.
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2024-10-22
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national regulation and its impact on Estonian businesses that are affected by the new requirements. International competition is also addressed, citing the example of consumers preferring Asian e-commerce platforms (AliExpress, Temu, Shein) that do not comply with ESG requirements. Specific local or regional Estonian issues are not mentioned.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national economic policy, which is analyzed in an international context by comparing Estonia to both Sweden (the country of origin for the banks) and Lithuania (a successful example of taxation). It is emphasized that the Estonian economy and consumers are suffering due to both the activities of foreign banks and the state's omissions.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national economic policy issues, such as the impact of tax increases on Estonian businesses and consumers more broadly. Specific regional industries or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level, addressing the nationwide care reform and its impact, without specific regional emphasis.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national and international topics, covering Estonia's state budget, prison system, and relations with the United Kingdom. Policies at the European Union level are also mentioned (the green transition, CO2 trading), which affect the Estonian economy. There is no regional focus.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is divided between national themes (Estonian mothers, cultural figures, teachers) and international issues (aid to Ukraine, Russian money laundering). There is a lack of emphasis on specific local regions or electoral districts.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the broad-based tax legislation and its impact on the Estonian economic engine. The international context is mentioned only as an example of tax optimization (Ireland), not as a regional focus.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely national, centering on the amendment of the State Budget Act and the use of taxpayer money at the national level.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

It focuses exclusively on national issues, referencing incidents that have shocked the Estonian public and cuts to national social services. There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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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 national, addressing road maintenance and traffic safety more broadly across all of Estonia, particularly in autumn and winter conditions. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are not highlighted.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on both international corridors (the importance of Via Baltica for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland) and domestic infrastructure. The necessity of four-lane roads leading to Tartu, Pärnu, and Narva is emphasized, which demonstrates broad regional political interest. The potential withdrawal of neighboring countries (Latvia) from parts of the Rail Baltic project is also noted.
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is national, addressing the state of internet services in Estonia and comparing it to other European countries (Latvia, Lithuania). Specific local or regional projects are not highlighted.
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2024-09-25
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international law (the ILO Convention) and its implementation within the Estonian national legal framework. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

A strong and explicit regional focus on peripheral areas, particularly the West Estonian electoral district (Läänemaa, Saaremaa, Hiiumaa). It stresses that regional residents require opportunities for movement and employment, rather than complicated development plans. It supports the Haapsalu railway project, which is important for West Estonia.
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2024-09-25
The situation in the country.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the legislative processes of the Riigikogu. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-09-25
Salaries of Cultural Workers

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing the broader well-being of the average Estonian person and the cultural sector. There is no specific regional emphasis, although the situation of cultural workers is referenced generally.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, centering on the sovereignty and utilization of Estonian territory (both maritime areas and mainland) by foreign companies. Attention is also being paid to the pressuring of Estonian private landowners during the establishment of wind farms.
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2024-09-16
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)

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

The focus is on national sovereignty, but emphasis is also placed on the exclusion of specific local communities and individuals from the national special planning process. Concern is raised about Estonians being deprived of their land and sea.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

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

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the demographic future of the Estonian people and the national entity, as well as emigration from Estonia. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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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.

The regional focus is tied to historical memory, highlighting specific locations such as Lihula and Sinimäed, and contrasting the government's attitude toward the people in those areas with the interaction seen at the Bronze Soldier on May 9th.
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2024-09-11
First reading of the Draft Act amending Section 27 of the Law on Preschool Institutions (319 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The regional focus is directed at harmonizing the large differences in kindergarten fees between local governments, citing the situation in Tartu and Tallinn as examples. The draft bill is explicitly presented as a significant regional policy measure that will help mitigate the decline of peripheral areas, thereby making life outside major cities more attractive for families. The aim is to remove family policy from the sphere of influence of municipal policy.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act (329 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is distinctly national (Estonia's demographic crisis, the state budget), but international comparisons are widely employed to back up the arguments. Specifically, the experiences of the Nordic countries—especially Sweden and Finland—are brought up as negative examples concerning the impact of generous social benefits and high immigration.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Subsoil Act (435 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Although the topic of the subsurface and mining (oil shale) is covered, a direct regional focus is absent. The emphasis is placed on national economic activity and entrepreneurship more broadly, rather than specific regional projects.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus centers on the industrial capacity and waste management regulations pertaining to large, nationally operating enterprises (such as Eesti Energia). There is no mention or reference to any specific regional or local priorities.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing ethical issues concerning central government ministers and the Prime Minister's advisors.
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2024-09-11
Government economic policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is entirely national, addressing the Estonian people and the government's economic policy more broadly.
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2024-09-11
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is primarily on domestic issues, addressing the Estonian budget, cuts to social expenditure, and the financing of the Health Insurance Fund. The international dimension involves the potential leasing out of prison capacity to the United Kingdom and other countries, focusing on its impact on the state budget.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding Nature Conservation Restrictions (No. 626)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The specific regional focus is Haanja Nature Park, where the speaker personally owns land that is subject to restrictions. This indicates a concern regarding restrictions in areas located in South Estonia or in the vicinity of protected areas.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation concerning the restoration of bogs (No. 625)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, emphasizing Estonian bogs as a source of national pride and beauty, and stressing the necessity of preserving the country’s export revenue. The focus is also being broadened to the international stage, criticizing Brussels’ directives and warning of the risk of global famine.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation regarding the state's plan to end compensation to farmers for damages caused by geese (No. 582)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on the agricultural sector and farmers' problems more broadly, indicating a national political scope. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national education policy issues, addressing the entrance exams for state gymnasiums and the reform of higher education financing. Specific local or regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing education reform, state budget management, and the impact of immigration on Estonian-language education. Specific local or regional topics are not covered.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The focus is heavily on international security issues (Russian aggression, the status of Crimea) and national politics (government action, the question of voting rights). Specific regional or local topics are absent, except for references to Estonian local governments in connection with the issue of voting rights.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is placed on the Estonian state and the people as a whole, but specific emphasis is given to the need to ensure the livelihood of rural residents through tax incentives. International issues emerge in a negative context, criticizing the generous provision of foreign aid to Africa, Romania, and Moldova at a time when Estonia's own IT systems are collapsing.
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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 on national economic and governance issues and the international context, referring to the war, the actions of the neighboring state, and Kaja Kallas’s European career. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the emphasis is placed on the general situation of the Estonian state.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is strictly national, addressing the law's impact on the Estonian people as a whole and the state of the national budget. There are no references to specific regional problems or projects.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and rural entrepreneurship. It is stressed that the car tax inhibits the development of small producers and family businesses, increases rural unemployment, and will lead to the depopulation of rural areas. Furthermore, the risk that people in the countryside will fall into mobility poverty is specifically highlighted.
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2024-06-05
Prime Minister's Visits

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national sovereignty and the governance of the Estonian state, standing in opposition to the influence of international organizations (UN, WHO, IMF). Specific local or regional issues are not addressed.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The focus is split between the national infrastructure level (specifically, road maintenance in Estonia) and the international level (EU directives). Significant emphasis has been placed on safeguarding local service providers and ensuring their competitiveness within the pan-European context, driven by concerns that they might be excluded due to the introduction of new evaluation criteria.
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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing nationwide social and economic policy pledges that concern all Estonian pensioners. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national legislation (in Estonia) and the influence exerted upon it by global financial flows and processes at the European level. It is emphasized that the risk of stalling legislation exists both in Estonia and at the European level.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national policy and the international level, particularly concerning the influencing of European Union directives. Estonian entrepreneurs who have put Estonia on the international business map are mentioned, but a local or regional focus is absent.
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2024-05-29
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is clearly on the national level (Estonian economy, defense capability, state budget) and international relations (European Union projects, the Russian threat). The situation of Estonian entrepreneurs and taxpayers is emphasized, but there are no references to specific local regions.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on national issues, addressing the daily livelihood of Estonian people and the state budget. The international dimension is limited to references to the Prime Minister’s foreign trips and a call not to elect Reform Party representatives to the European Parliament.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning events in care homes (No. 571)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is placed on a national social problem, but the specific example and the required action concern the Tallinn region (Pirita Südamekodu).
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the collection of data on post-abortion complications (No. 550)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is at the national and international level, examining Estonia's position as a sovereign state in the definition of human rights. Furthermore, the necessity of opposing concepts formulated by European human rights activists is specifically highlighted.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the renovation of Estonia's housing stock (No. 592)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, dealing with Estonian legislation and the renovation of the housing stock more broadly. Specific regional or international issues are not highlighted; instead, the national climate goals are addressed.
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2024-05-27
Inquiry Concerning the Scope of Category B Driving Licences (No. 327)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on national regulatory policy (driving licenses and their categories). Regional or local issues are absent.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, addressing nationwide pension policy and the report by the Minister of Social Protection regarding the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035."
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2024-05-15
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The emphasis is placed on Estonia's coastal areas and the sea, where wind farms are planned, and the resulting impact they will have on local communities, municipalities, and fishermen. The broader European context concerning migratory bird flight paths is also mentioned, but the primary focus remains on protecting the domestic living environment.
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2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian decision-making autonomy) and the international level (EU regulations). Specifically, the interests of Estonian private forest owners are highlighted, which draws attention to rural areas and the forestry sector.
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2024-05-15
The Estonian state and the Estonian people

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is strictly national, emphasizing the importance of preserving Estonia as the sole homeland of Estonians and the constitutional duty to defend it. A comparison is also drawn with other countries that are performing significantly better than Estonia, despite facing crises and war.
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2024-05-15
The situation in the country

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is primarily national (population, economy) and international (mass immigration, assisting Ukraine). Local problems are also briefly mentioned, with reference to the high kindergarten fees in municipalities led by the Reform Party.
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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 at the national level, addressing the reliability of Estonia's security agencies and the confidence of the Estonian people.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-08
The Situation in the Country

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is primarily national (covering constitutional order, the economy, and state institution expenditures) and international (aid to Ukraine and European economic growth). Regionally, concern is mentioned regarding the closure of Estonian rural schools, pointing to worries about rural life and local communities.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on major national cultural projects in Tallinn (the Estonian National Opera, the National Library, and ERR). International activity is mentioned only in a negative context, criticizing the allocation of state funds to foreign infrastructure projects (schools, kindergartens, bridges) at the expense of domestic needs.
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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 primarily national (the Estonian education landscape, the defense of the nation-state) and international (mass migration, foreign aid to Ukraine, Moldova, and African countries). Among domestic issues, there is a brief mention of the lack of funds required to keep rural schools open.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

No data available.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is too little data.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, analyzing the Bank of Estonia's operations and forecasts. Simultaneously, it places these activities within a broader international context, criticizing ideological climate policy.
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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 focus is entirely domestic, centered on the integrity of elections, constitutionality, and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu.
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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 speaker criticizes the government's retrenchment of regional policy, which is manifesting in the closure of community centers and libraries. The international focus is being used as a point of criticism, highlighting the contradiction between supporting family homes in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and simultaneously withdrawing support from Estonian families.
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2024-04-16
Third Reading of the Draft Act amending the Health Insurance Act and related Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient information.
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2024-04-16
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-04-16
Third Reading of the Draft Act Amending Section 11¹ of the Identity Documents Act (256 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-04-15
Inquiry concerning traffic management on national roads (No. 608)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on traffic management and infrastructure development for national roads, which is inherently a nationwide topic. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2024-04-15
Interpellation Concerning the Quality Assurance of Assistance Provided to Victims of Violence (No. 428)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on national social policy and the overall functioning of victim support systems; there are no references to specific regions.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is purely on national legislative issues and language policy, with no references to specific regions or international topics.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient information.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation regarding curriculum subjects concerning human sexuality and the associated rights of parents (No. 616)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation and its implementation in Estonian educational institutions. International comparisons (Finland, Canada) regarding parliamentary practices are mentioned, but local or regional focus is lacking.
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2024-04-08
Query Concerning the School Reform (No. 611)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, stressing the necessity of ensuring life "everywhere in Estonia" and boosting the vitality of rural areas. The speaker opposes the closure of small, local schools and proposes redirecting urban children to rural schools to guarantee sufficient enrollment and salaries for those institutions.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing the state budget, birth rate, and tax policy. The example of Finland is used as a comparison for economic functioning (heavy industry, low energy prices) to illustrate the Estonian government's inability, but specific Estonian regional topics are not covered.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Need to Support Large Families (No. 339)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (Estonian families with many children, the bearers of our language and culture) and at the international level (mass immigration from Ukraine). The importance of preserving national culture and language is emphasized.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning interference in the internal affairs of Hungary (No. 570)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on international and bilateral relations, specifically concentrating on the diplomatic communication between Estonia and Hungary. The discussion will cover diplomatic activities within the host country.
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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

The focus is on international issues (Russia's actions in Ukraine, war refugees) and domestic national matters (the sustainability of the Estonian population, the education system). Specific attention to local or regional projects is lacking.
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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

No data available
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2024-04-03
The Situation in the Republic of Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strongly national, centered on the management of Estonian state assets (Operail, Nordica, and power plants) and the interests of the taxpayer. International attention is directed toward Finnish businessmen, the strengthening of the Russian economy despite sanctions, and Estonia’s provision of aid to Ukraine.
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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 exclusively on the national level, covering the operations of central law enforcement and security agencies and the accountability of members of the Riigikogu.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The focus is primarily national (the birth rate of the Estonian people, government policy), but it also includes specific regional criticism. Separate attention is drawn to opposition-led local governments, where kindergarten and childcare fees are allegedly always the highest.
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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 regional focus is clearly on rural areas, where the impact of the car tax is especially severe due to the lack of public transportation. It is emphasized that the mobility reform offers no solutions for these regions.
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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 national policy (Estonian state institutions) and the international dimension concerning the carriage of goods to Russia. Specific local or regional Estonian issues will not be addressed.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is primarily at the national level (demographics, government expenditure), but specific issues in Tallinn's city districts are also mentioned. The role of Tallinn's local governments is highlighted separately regarding the increase in childcare service costs and the exhibition of frightening art.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively national and conceptual, centering on the rights of the Estonian state and its indigenous people, as well as the organization of politics "in this land." Specific regional, local government, or international issues are not addressed.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law Enforcement Act (163 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian cultural sphere) and international issues (immigration, the Muslim community). Specific local or regional problems are not mentioned.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

None. The focus is on national legislation and macroeconomic topics.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is wide-ranging, covering both the competitiveness of the Estonian economy (citing the head of the Tallinn Stock Exchange) and the negative impact of Europe's ambitious plans on industry and jobs.
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2024-03-06
The Situation in the Republic of Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The emphasis is on national energy independence, but the socio-economic dimension is also highlighted, referencing the risk of thousands of people losing their jobs due to the phasing out of oil shale energy. This suggests an indirect focus on the oil shale regions.
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2024-03-05
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (Bill 356 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is global (climate crisis, CO2, production elsewhere) and national, treating the energy sector as "the foundation that ensures the functioning of our entire lives." Specific regional or local projects are lacking, but there is an emphasis on ignoring the pollution caused by global production in favor of local cleanliness.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, emphasizing the importance of local schools and opposing the depopulation and centralization of these regions. The speaker advocates investing in education specifically where bright children still reside, aiming to prevent their forced relocation or long commutes just to access schooling.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely at the national level and on the actions of the central government, addressing constitutional rights and nationwide bills. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing tax policy and public opinion that affects the entire population of Estonia. Specific regional or local issues are not discussed in the speeches.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry Concerning the Taxation of Residential Land (No. 527)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus lies on national tax policy (car tax, property tax) and the ideological direction of governance. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is purely national, addressing nationwide tax policy and the implementation of the Constitution. There are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is purely on national issues, addressing Estonia's economic recession, the rising cost of living, and the nationwide impact of government policies (tax hikes, the creation of jobs within the Ministry of Climate). Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2024-02-21
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the local government level (the composition of the councils and local elections), but the issue is addressed through amendments to national legislation. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Estonian Public Broadcasting Act (165 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (286 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is heavily centered on Estonian small producers and rural areas, highlighting a personal connection to the Nopri farm located in Võru County. Furthermore, there is a significant international dimension, referencing the massive demonstrations by European farmers and the tax policies implemented in other countries.
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2024-02-21
Large families

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly national and concerns parliamentary internal procedure. Attention is directed toward protecting the status of the state language in the parliamentary chamber.
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2024-02-21
A campaign spreading fear of war on the streets of Tallinn

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national political debate and the international context, referencing the sources of funding in Putin's Russia. There is no local or regional emphasis.
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2024-02-19
Interpellation concerning Drug-Related Deaths (No. 496)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

There is too little data.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international topics (the practice of geoengineering in various countries, for example, in desert areas and during the Moscow Olympic Games). The primary question addresses Estonian state activity in this field.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (219 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (152 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (an amendment to the Income Tax Act) that affects all employees nationwide. Specific regions, local projects, or international topics are not being emphasized.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (117 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is national, addressing an amendment to the Income Tax Act concerning all employees and the reimbursement of their work-related travel expenses across Estonia. Specific regional interests, industries, or communities are not emphasized.
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Language Act (161 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is nationwide, highlighting that the issue of Estonian-language service is prevalent both in major urban centers and in regions traditionally considered Estonian-speaking (such as Otepää). Ida-Virumaa is also brought up, where the situation was previously even better than it currently is in some other parts of Estonia.
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2024-01-24
Demographic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing Estonia’s demographic situation and the nationwide family policy.
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2024-01-24
The Situation in the Republic of Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is set at the national level (Estonia's investment and business environment) alongside an international comparison (the economic performance of Latvia and Lithuania). Attention is also drawn to Estonia's reputation in the eyes of the global community, which impacts both investors and tourists.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus on rural life, claiming that the government has effectively killed off rural life and rural entrepreneurship. It is stressed that the car tax will particularly worsen the situation for people living in the countryside, for whom a car is an essential means of transportation. The text contrasts the goals of reducing car usage in urban areas versus rural areas, viewing this as discrimination against rural regions.
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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 on national infrastructure, specifically the failure to meet the obligation of developing main highways, a matter which the National Audit Office has criticized. It is also highlighted how large national projects (such as Rail Baltic and wind farms) are straining and damaging smaller local roads, for whose maintenance there is insufficient funding.
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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

Data is scarce.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is indirectly linked to the education gap caused by location, which highlights concerns regarding geographical inequalities in access to education. This aligns with the discussion topic, "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network."
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (247 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation (the Income Tax Act), and there are no references to specific regions, local projects, or international issues.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (103 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, addressing nationwide income tax legislation and macroeconomic principles that impact the entire national economy. Regional or local issues are not covered.
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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

Not enough data
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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 focus is on a major national and international infrastructure project (Rail Baltic, the high-speed train to Berlin), analyzing its impact on the Estonian state budget. There are no specific local or regional issues.
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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 on national social issues (demographics, security) and international topics (sanctions, the President of Ukraine). There is no specific regional emphasis.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is primarily national (the Estonian people, the state budget) and international, concentrating on immigration from CIS and Slavic-speaking countries and the lack of control within the European Union. Tallinn is mentioned as an example (Town Hall Square, shopping centers) to illustrate cultural division.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on national security (specifically, the shortfall in Estonia's defense capabilities) and the international context (the war in Ukraine and military aid). Specific local or regional Estonian issues are not discussed.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is distinctly national, centered on benefiting the Estonian people and the Estonian economy, particularly regarding how electricity prices are formed in Estonia. Examples from foreign countries (Finland/Olkiluoto) are used strictly for forecasting and comparing domestic pricing.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is national, addressing the implementation of the unified Estonian school system and its broader impact on Estonian-language education, referencing demographic changes across Estonia as a whole. Specific regional problems or projects are not mentioned.
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2024-01-10
First reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (220 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely at the national level, emphasizing the positive impact of lowering VAT on the entire country and the economy. There are no references to specific regions, constituencies, or local industries.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Value Added Tax Act (87 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, concentrating on the competitiveness of Estonian enterprises, residents' purchasing power, and overall economic growth. Compliance with European Union law is also mentioned, but there are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Approval of Amendments to Article 1 and Article 12, Subsection 1, of the Articles of Agreement of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (352 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.
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2024-01-10
The economic situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly at the national level and on the internal procedural order of the Riigikogu.
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2024-01-10
The Situation in the Republic of Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly national, covering the activities of the Government of the Republic of Estonia, the economy, and security. Russian sanctions and eastern transit are mentioned, as well as the handover of defensive weaponry, but there is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is highly specific, centering on the cases of rural school closures in the Lääneranna municipality (Metsküla, Lõpe, Virtsu, Varbla, Koonga). More broadly, the emphasis is placed on the threat of rural marginalization and the necessity of supporting communities and local primary schools across all of Estonia to prevent settlements from dying out.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the impact of the Green Transition on the administrative area of the ministry under your leadership (No. 341)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

There is a strong regional focus on Ida-Virumaa, whose historical contribution (providing light and heat) is being emphasized, and on Saaremaa, where there are fears about the extensive impact of offshore wind farms. The speaker is defending the interests of local residents against national planning by highlighting regional inequality.
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Threat to the Independence of Press Publications (No. 345)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on national media policy (public broadcasting) and its ideological influence, particularly concerning the Russian-speaking audience served by ETV+. The concern revolves around the heroization of Russian history and the dissemination of Soviet-style content within Estonia.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the amendment of the Family Law (No. 256)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is exclusively on national legislation (the Family Law Act) and its social impact on Estonian society as a whole, especially in educational institutions.
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