By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

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
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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.