By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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.