By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 132
Fully Profiled: 132
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on national issues, such as the Estonian economy, the National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO), and major projects (Rail Baltic). There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonian tax policy and the distribution of benefits among domestic NGOs. Attention is drawn to the contrast between the refugee aid organization (NGO Estonian Refugee Aid) and the fund assisting local people (väiravifond).
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is strictly on national issues, covering state debt, the healthcare system, and nationwide IT solutions (SKAIS). There is no regional focus; the discussion is aimed at the broader welfare of the Estonian state and its people.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering the state budget, defense spending, the national cultural institution (ERSO), and the nationwide economic situation (the auto industry). There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national legislation and its broader impact on Estonian families. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is on Estonia's domestic infrastructure, emphasizing the need to develop the Haapsalu, Pärnu, and Tartu rail links in preference to Rail Baltic. Place names associated with the Rail Baltic route are also mentioned, such as Häädemeeste and the Ikla border checkpoint.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing the Estonian economic crisis, the budget, and nationwide legislative drafts. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is wide-ranging, covering national strategic issues (Milrem, land tax) and international comparisons (Finland's African swine fever measures), as well as security aspects (Arab countries, Russia). Local governments are mentioned in the context of funding difficulties.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed toward national issues (the Estonian economy, the legal system, sovereignty) and international topics (EU taxation, the practice of euthanasia in other countries). There is no specific local or regional focus.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is primarily on the national level (the sense of security, birth rate, and investments of Estonian residents) and the international context, noting similar defense policy developments in Latvia and Lithuania. Reference is also made to European countries that are increasing security spending due to the fear of war.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is exclusively on national topics, such as the defense budget and the organization of mandatory military service. There is no regional or local focus; only the general public’s widespread discontent is mentioned.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily on rural life and primary production sectors, such as beekeeping and sheep farming, which are impacted by large predator attacks. The issues addressed (damage caused by bears and wolves) are regional in nature and directly affect rural communities.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is directed at the problems facing rural areas, specifically concerning the closure of small rural schools and supporting the freedom of rural micro and small enterprises to operate in the market. The financing of the Haapsalu railway is also mentioned, highlighting the contribution made by the EKREIKE government.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the international and national levels, concentrating on the adoption of European Union regulations (sustainability reports) and their potential future in Europe.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on South Estonia, where they are discussing attempts to lower unemployment and the difficulties of sourcing qualified staff for 400 new positions. The speaker stresses that the required labor pool isn't just going to be found "waiting around the corner."
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing tax policy and security within a broader national context.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national topics (healthcare, data collection, the role of the Riigikogu), but international examples (Finland, the Netherlands) are used to compare immigration control and security policies. A specific local example, involving the Tõstamaa family doctor, is also mentioned.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (high grid tariffs, the entire Estonian nation) and the actions of local authorities, highlighting the negative impact of energy projects on local residents. Specific regions or electoral districts are not named, but local suffering is emphasized.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is strictly domestic, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy (recession, inflation) and its impact on the nation's citizens. The Estonian economy is described as "the complete laggard in Europe."
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on domestic issues, such as the state budget, the financing of the Government Office, and the e-voting system. An international focus is employed to bolster the criticism, specifically by highlighting a study conducted by Taiwanese researchers that calls into question the credibility of European studies within the context of green ideology.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on national tax policy and international topics (EU directives, IMF recommendations, Kaja Kallas’s ambitions in Europe). There is no specific regional or local emphasis, although the situation of the aviation sector and general business in Estonia is being discussed.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker's focus is heavily on Southern Estonia, emphasizing their personal connection to the region ("I am from Southern Estonia"). They describe Southern Estonia as the area experiencing the country's greatest contraction, where people are leaving en masse due to the lack of services and the establishment of the Nursipalu military training ground. They highlight the mass sale of real estate and the local population's "fist-in-pocket" attitude toward the state.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and ideological topics, but a regional connection becomes apparent through the role of the private forest owner. This is mentioned explicitly in the context of the Haanja protected area, highlighting the violation of private forest owners' rights when nature conservation restrictions are imposed.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on national social policy and its negative impact on local governments (KOV-id) and the sense of justice of the entire Estonian nation. There is no specific regional emphasis; the concentration is on a nationwide problem.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strictly on national issues, covering Estonia's criminal policy, the functioning of the legal system, and the appointment of high-level state officials (the Prosecutor General). There is no regional or international focus.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily at the national level (Estonia's tax environment, emigration) and the international level (references to Spanish taxes, climate, and European energy leaders). Emphasis is placed on Estonian residents leaving the country for economic reasons.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is solely on national-level policy, constitutional interpretation, and the procedural organization of the Riigikogu, with no reference to specific regional issues.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering the remit of the Competition Authority, consumer protection, and nationwide tax policy. Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing issues concerning the legitimacy of the Estonian state and adherence to constitutional principles.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national crises (such as the impoverishment of Estonians, social services, and healthcare), but to illustrate the demographic crisis, a specific regional example from Võru is brought to the forefront. This regional focus ultimately serves to highlight broader national issues.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national energy policy (the prioritization of oil shale energy) and the international level (the impact of the European Union's green policy and global competition). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker focuses on national policy and the functioning of the legal system, but highlights specific cases in Estonia as examples, such as the scandals involving the Tabasalu Pihlakodu and Värska care homes. The regional focus is related to ensuring the safety and security of social welfare institutions nationwide.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on national laws and the legal system, but regulatory shortcomings are illustrated using specific regional examples. Tallinn is mentioned as the primary ride-sharing market, alongside Maardu as a location where drivers can easily obtain the necessary documentation, which highlights the exploitation of local loopholes within the national system.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national issues (energy, taxation), but emphasis is placed on their impact on local communities and the living environment throughout Estonia, particularly regarding the establishment of wind farms. A specific local example is cited in the context of comparing the costs associated with closing the Metsküla school.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on international security issues (sanctions, Russia's war machine) and their impact on Estonia's domestic political accountability. The importance of European security in the context of sanctions is emphasized.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on national policies, particularly energy policy and family policy. No specific regional emphasis or mention of local projects has been highlighted.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses on national and international issues, but highlights regional inequality, emphasizing the negative impact of the vehicle tax on women living in rural areas compared to women living in the city.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national priorities (security, the green transition) and the activities of state institutions (KAPO, MTA), as well as international security (the war in Ukraine). Regional or local focus is absent.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is exclusively on national issues, such as constitutional order, government legitimacy, and large-scale financial and IT projects. European-level lobbying (the platform work directive) is also covered. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national topics (Estonian rule of law, constitutional procedures) and international economic sectors (startups, film crews). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
While national topics are addressed (tax policy, media support), the emphasis concerning education is on the seven HEV schools (Special Educational Needs schools) located throughout Estonia. It is stressed that these schools are distinctive and operate based on the unique features of their local communities, standing in opposition to centralized management.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed at the national level, referencing Estonian general practitioners and citizens who were injected. Simultaneously, the topic is expanded to the international context, discussing the injection of novel substances "all over the world" and a global human experimentation program.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the Estonian economy, the tax system, and the constitutional order. Regional or local topics are not included.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the state-owned aviation company Nordica and the associated state financial management. There is no emphasis placed on specific regional or local issues.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national and international level, addressing the allocation of the state budget and European Union funds. There are no specific local or regional projects.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonian domestic issues (hunting laws, science funding), but the discussion includes significant international and regional comparisons. The speaker specifically asks about the severity of hunting regulations in neighboring countries, given that animals do not recognize state borders. Attempts to cut US science funding are also criticized, even though this is not something Estonia is directly in a position to criticize.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The primary focus is on national funding schemes and energy policy, which involve billions of euros. Regionally, mention is made of the scandal surrounding the establishment of the Paldiski mine, emphasizing its negative impact on the environment and local communities.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and international security issues, particularly concerning the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. There is no mention of specific regional projects or communities, although the debate revolves around the right to vote in local government elections.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed toward the national economy and business, which government policy has allegedly crippled. The concerns of local residents regarding large wind turbines are also emphasized ("giant turbines instead of our local woods").
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on Estonia's national energy policy, highlighting that Estonia is the region with the highest electricity prices in the Baltics. Significant emphasis is placed on international comparison, contrasting the policies of the USA (Trump) and the European Union (Green Deal).
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is international, centered on the influence of US President Donald Trump’s actions and value-based positions on the operations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia. Attention is directed toward the activities of Estonian embassies in their respective host countries.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national and international topics, covering the desynchronization of the Estonian electricity system, European Commission approvals, and large state subsidies. Specific regional or local projects are not mentioned.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on international ideological developments, referencing the declarations made by the leader of one of the world's major powers concerning gender ideology and its removal from school curricula. There is no concentration on specific regional or local topics within Estonia.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is national, centered on the overall situation of wage earners and large families within Estonian society, as well as national inflation. There are no specific regional priorities.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is primarily international, concentrating on Estonia's relationship with the USA as its biggest ally, and on global agreements (WHO, the Paris Climate Agreement). At the national level, emphasis is placed on the need for a reassessment of Estonia's energy and social policies, as well as compensating victims in Estonia affected by mandatory vaccination.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is strongly on domestic needs and regional issues, contrasting these with international aid. Specific examples cited include the closure of the Vana-Vigala school and the language environment problems in kindergartens in Tallinn (especially Lasnamäe) and Ida-Virumaa.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on the Estonian national level and its sovereignty over mineral resources, positioning this within the context of the European Union's broader decarbonization objectives. Emphasis is also placed on how European policies and plans directly impact Estonia's resources and legislation.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is currently directed at the impact of border trade along the Latvian border, an issue that affects the entire Estonian economy. Within the context of the education reform, acute problems are being highlighted in Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn, areas characterized by a high concentration of Russian-speaking residents. The speaker connects this situation to the government's immigration policy, which has specifically led to an increase in the number of Russian speakers in these particular regions.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national issues (the rights of Estonian people, healthcare, civil defense) and international policy (the European Union asset register). Regional or local focus is absent.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is broadly national and international, addressing child protection, foreign aid to Ukraine, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Regionally, there is a brief mention of the funding shortfall required for the preservation of the Vana-Vigala school.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strictly at the national and international level, addressing Estonia’s constitutional order and the security threat. The international dimension is limited to the issue of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states (Russia, Belarus).
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on national and international issues (the economy, Rail Baltic), but specific regional concerns are also highlighted, particularly regarding the exploratory drilling for phosphorite reserves in Lääne-Virumaa. On the international front, relations with Ukraine and Latvia are addressed (in the context of Rail Baltic), and inquiries are made into the results of Estonian aid (money and weapons).
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is entirely on national budget priorities and international relations, particularly the shift in the US stance on climate and security policy, which is being used as arguments for changing Estonian policy. There are no references to specific local or regional issues.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, criticizing the draft bill for being Tallinn-centric and regulating movement within a 3 km radius. They emphasize the need to restore jobs, schools, and adequate public transportation in rural areas to reduce the necessity of compulsory travel. It is claimed that the law only regulates life in Tallinn.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is directed broadly across Estonia, emphasizing touring the country and meeting with "the man on the street" to gauge public opinion. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are not mentioned in the speeches.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on the national level, centering on the livelihood and welfare of the Estonian population. The international context is also brought up, comparing Estonia unfavorably to other European Union member states concerning reduced VAT rates. Among the major projects, Rail Baltic is highlighted, and its wastefulness is criticized.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
A strong regional focus is placed on Hiiumaa, where the specific conditions of the island environment are being emphasized in the context of the vocational education reform. They are demanding that a regional impact analysis be conducted before the infrastructure of the Hiiumaa Vocational School is dismantled. The speaker also mentioned their origin from Võrumaa.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international and at the European Union level, addressing global competition, the green transition, and security. Special emphasis is placed on relations with Hungary, and the situation is compared with that of Germany and other EU countries.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national social problems and policies that affect youth and families more broadly. There are no references to specific regional issues, industries, or communities.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (Riigikogu proceedings, laws) and international topics (the ILO convention, Orthodox asylum seekers originating from Ukrainian war zones). There is no regional focus, but the granting of international protection to Russian-speaking Orthodox individuals originating from Ukrainian territories is mentioned.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national economic policy and international comparisons. Particular emphasis is placed on the operations of major Swedish banks in Estonia and the contrasting of Lithuania's economic success with Estonia's economic decline.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national issues (the state budget, care reform, the prison system) and international relations (the import of prisoners from Great Britain, the European Union's green transition). There is no specific local or regional focus.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on the national level (state budget, tax policy, Estonian entrepreneurs) and the international level. The international focus is tied to the commitment to support Ukraine (1 billion euros), which is criticized as a unilateral agreement that drains real money from Estonia.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The focus is nationwide, covering Estonian laws, the child protection system, and incidents that have shocked the public. There is no reference to specific regions or local issues.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus lies on international transport corridors, particularly the significance of Via Baltica for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, both economically and strategically. Domestically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of developing four-lane highways leading to Tartu, Pärnu, and Narva, contrasting this priority with the construction of Rail Baltic "in the middle of Estonian fields."
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on West Estonia, Läänemaa, Saaremaa, and Hiiumaa, as well as, more generally, on peripheral regions and remote areas. The need for mobility options and infrastructure (the Haapsalu railway) is emphasized, contrasting with complex development plans.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national and constitutional issues, as well as the livelihood of the average Estonian. There is no specific regional or local focus.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is national, addressing the utilization of both Estonia's maritime territory and mainland for the establishment of renewable energy projects. It is stressed that the maritime area constitutes the same integral part of the Estonian state as the mainland, raising concerns regarding the integrity of the nation.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is predominantly national (demography, taxation, state credibility), but specific local conflicts are also mentioned regarding monuments (Lihula, Sinimäed) and land ownership (areas designated for wind farms). Emphasis is placed on the exclusion of communities through national special planning.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national legislation, but the regional policy dimension is crucial in the context of standardizing kindergarten tuition fees. He criticizes the significant disparities between local municipalities, highlighting the examples of Tartu (which has the highest fee) and Tallinn (referencing the Reform Party's election promises). Furthermore, he stresses the importance of regional policy in light of the effects of rural depopulation and the impact of other laws, such as the car tax.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus is primarily on domestic issues, such as the state budget and social policy, mentioning the regulations of Kapa-Kohila as an example of a topic that will not be covered. The international dimension arises with the issue of renting out prison capacity, where the United Kingdom and other countries are mentioned as potential partners.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A specific regional context concerning private forestry (Haanja Nature Park) is mentioned, highlighting a personal example. The general themes (agriculture, peat, forestry) are national in scope, but they emphasize the economic and ownership issues facing rural areas.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is heavily centered on national (Estonian government activities) and international security issues (the Russia-Ukraine war, Crimea, Putin's crimes). There is no regional or local focus, apart from a reference to local elections regarding voting rights.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily on the national level (state budget, tax burden) and the international level (foreign aid to Africa, Romania, and Moldova, and the purchase of weapons for other countries). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the need to ensure the livelihood of rural residents through the mitigation of the car tax.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on national and international topics, covering the Estonian economy, the livelihood of its people, and relations with the neighboring state. Special attention is drawn to Kaja Kallas's high-ranking position in Europe and its influence on Estonian politics. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is strictly on national issues, addressing the financial strain on the Estonian people, the rise in poverty, and the state budget's condition. Regional or international topics are absent.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and rural entrepreneurship. It is emphasized that the tax inhibits the development of rural entrepreneurship, increases rural unemployment, and leads to the depopulation of rural areas, which contradicts regional policy objectives. The decline of rural residents into mobility poverty is highlighted separately.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international relations and the national level, addressing questions of Estonian sovereignty in the context of global organizations. Regional or local focus is lacking.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national topics, such as the upkeep of Estonian roads and the protection of local service providers from competition and assessment at the European Union level. There is concern that Estonian service providers might be excluded from the running due to the European Commission's evaluation.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national policy and its impact at the international and European levels, particularly concerning European directives and Estonian companies operating in international business. Specific local or regional topics are not addressed.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is primarily national (Estonian economy, defense capability, border guard situation) and international (European Union funding, Russia's threat). Rail Baltic is treated as a nationwide burden, not a regional development project.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, addressing the everyday livelihood of the Estonian people, the state budget, and the tax burden. The European Parliament elections are also mentioned in connection with the Reform Party candidates (Paet and Pevkur) being sent to Brussels. There is a lack of focus on specific regional or local issues.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national policies (pensions, climate law). However, a specific local case is highlighted concerning the Pirita Südamekodu care home in Tallinn, related to thefts and a lack of supervision, demanding the minister's on-site intervention.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonia's national interests and the impact of European Union regulations. The concerns of local communities and private forest owners are highlighted. A specific regional emphasis is placed on coastal areas and maritime businesses (fishermen), which are threatened by offshore wind farms restricting access to sea areas.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is predominantly on national issues (the preservation of the nation-state, the state budget) and international topics (mass immigration, aid to Ukraine, comparisons with Western European countries). Local problems are also briefly addressed, specifically criticizing the high kindergarten tuition fees charged by municipalities governed by the Reform Party.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, addressing the activities of Estonian security institutions and their impact on the sense of security among the Estonian people. There are no references to specific regional or international issues.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
No data available
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is primarily national (education policy, the economy, and the constitutional order), but concern over the closure of Estonian rural schools is also mentioned. International topics involve the impact of Ukrainian refugees on Estonia's resources and the position of the Estonian economy within the European Union.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national cultural institutions located in the capital (the Estonian National Opera, the National Library, ERR), emphasizing their importance in the national consciousness and their role as bastions of high culture. The only mention of foreign policy is criticism concerning the allocation of state resources for building infrastructure in other countries.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is strongly national (the defense of the Estonian state and Estonian identity) and international (criticism of foreign aid directed towards Ukraine, Moldova, and Africa). The local level is only addressed in the context of keeping rural schools open, linking this issue to national funding policy and the shortage of teachers.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Insufficient data
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues, such as the operations of the Bank of Estonia, national climate policy, and abortion policy. There is no regional focus.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
None. The focus is exclusively on national issues: the legitimacy of elections, constitutionality, and the obligations of the state election service in Estonia.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national topics (Estonian culture, integration, internal security) and international issues (immigration from Asia, the Middle East, Africa; supporting Ukraine in building family homes in Zhytomyr). In terms of regional policy, the government's retrenchment is criticized, as it leads to reduced funding for community centers, libraries, and traveling theaters.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus remains on national issues, addressing major infrastructure projects (such as the 4+4 highway expansion) and nationwide social concerns (like domestic violence). No specific local or regional focus has been emphasized.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, covering Riigikogu proceedings, the state budget, and social issues (Estonian language, crisis management).
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on the viability of rural areas and the preservation of small schools. Criticism is directed at the restructuring of the school network, which is destroying rural life and forcing families to move to cities, thus highlighting the need for regional balance. A regional policy solution is proposed: directing urban children to rural schools to ensure adequate enrollment and vitality for schools in rural areas.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (addressing issues within the Estonian justice system and demography) and international (covering the situation of Ukrainian war refugees and Russia’s activities). There is no specific local or regional focus.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is primarily national (Estonian state assets, power plants) and international, covering deals with Finnish businessmen and the context of Russia and Ukraine. It also mentions the strengthening of the Russian economy and the hypocrisy of Western nations regarding sanctions.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
No data available.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is primarily on national issues (birth rate, government policy), but local governments are also addressed regarding the management of kindergarten and childcare fees. It is noted that service charges are invariably the highest in municipalities run by the opposition.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus covers Tallinn districts (the cost of childcare services, frightening art) and strongly highlights the problems in rural areas. Specifically, it is stressed that the car tax and the lack of public transport make mobility for families with children in rural areas impossible.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strongly on the national level, emphasizing Estonia's importance as the home and birthplace of the indigenous people. Economic concerns are presented within a national context (the Estonian economy, competitiveness). There are no references to specific local or regional issues.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is strongly connected to the oil shale energy sector, indicating concern over the socio-economic situation in Ida-Viru County. Emphasis is placed on the risk of thousands of people losing their jobs—people who are currently performing "dignified work."
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus on rural areas and rural schools. It is emphasized that the depopulation of rural areas harms the whole of Estonia, and the achievements of a student from Metsküla School are cited as an example to counter the policy of closures. The difficulty of life for rural residents is also linked to the car tax.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national issues, such as Estonia's economic recession, the vehicle fleet, and constitutional questions. New jobs created in the Ministry of Climate are mentioned in the context of criticism leveled against the national economic policy. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker has a clear regional focus, highlighting the struggles and bankruptcies faced by small producers in Võrumaa (where they originate), such as Nopri Farm. This demonstrates concern for the viability of rural entrepreneurship and food production, bringing the issues faced by local communities into the national debate.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the internal procedure of the Parliament and questions of political party funding, without referencing specific regional interests.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international issues, referencing the practice of geoengineering globally and citing historical examples (the Moscow Olympic Games, arid regions). Furthermore, the question is specifically raised whether the Estonian state engages in this activity, thus elevating the topic to the national level.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is nationwide, underscoring the necessity of guaranteeing Estonian-language service in every part of Estonia. Specific examples of this worsening situation include major retail chains and service companies in Tallinn, Narva, Pärnu, Haapsalu, Saaremaa, and even Otepää, noting that the situation has deteriorated even in traditionally Estonian-speaking regions.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national issues (the Estonian economy and demography) and the international context, comparing investment trends across Latvia and Lithuania. Furthermore, the analysis covers the prime minister's influence in the foreign media and the country's image on the global stage, without emphasizing specific local regions.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily directed towards rural regions and the decline of rural life, sharply contrasting the situation between urban and rural areas. It is stressed that government policies (such as the proposed car tax) are worsening the circumstances for people living in the countryside and for large families, primarily by restricting their freedom of movement. The text also mentions a comparison regarding the creditworthiness of a pensioner living in Valga.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the problem of the educational gap at the national level, but this also encompasses a regional aspect, as location of residence is cited as the reason the gap forms. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
No data available
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is predominantly on national and international topics, such as immigration from CIS countries, defense policy related to Ukraine, and nationwide infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic). Specific locations are also mentioned, including Tallinn's Town Hall Square and the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the competitiveness of Estonian companies, the purchasing power of residents, and overall economic growth. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly on national issues, covering economic policy, tax hikes, and the education crisis at a nationwide level. The government's foolish agricultural policy is mentioned, but without any specific regional emphasis.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The strong regional focus is aimed at Western Estonia (specifically Lääneranna municipality schools and Saaremaa offshore wind farms) and Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the importance of these areas. The topic of rural schools is framed as a threat of marginalization and the dying out of settlements, which directly impacts local communities. He/She criticizes the disregard for local residents' opinions within the context of the national special planning act.