By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
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.