By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 136
Fully Profiled: 136
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The regional focus is heavily placed on border areas (the Saatse Boot, Setomaa) and internal conflict hotspots. Specific attention is drawn to the vulnerability of Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn (Stenbock House) in scenarios involving domestic insurrection and the declaration of autonomy.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is primarily on national issues, particularly border security and defense matters, as well as the funding of major state energy projects (wind farms). The Vaindloo area is mentioned in connection with the flight paths of Russian aircraft.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing the state budget process, and regional focus is not mentioned.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is predominantly national, addressing the collapses of Estonia's economic, social, and demographic situation. Specific regional interests or projects are not emphasized, although the taxi ride between Narva and Tallinn is presented as a metaphor.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on domestic infrastructure, underscoring the necessity of four-lane roads leading to Tartu and Via Baltica, a fixed link to Saaremaa, and reliable ferry services to Hiiumaa. Rail Baltica is criticized for leading "nowhere," while neglecting crucial domestic projects.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is both international and national, directly linking climate policy decisions made at the UN and in Europe to the future of the Estonian economy. Both the European Union and the positions of the President of the United States are mentioned, emphasizing the impact of global events on Estonia.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, addressing the work of the Riigikogu, the utilization of expense reimbursements, and the legal future of the Republic of Estonia. Regional or local issues are not discussed; rather, international comparisons are drawn with totalitarian states.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed both at international threats (the Ust-Luga pollution incident, invasive species arriving from Russia) and the preservation of Estonian rural life and agriculture. Strong emphasis is placed on the importance of Estonian rural communities and food security, as well as predator-related issues in livestock farming.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly Pärnu, expressing personal affection ("I love Pärnu, I've loved it since I was a baby") and the desire to run in the local elections there. The political issues (healthcare, border construction) are predominantly national, but the mention of Pärnu is connected to the legislative focus.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is heavily on the national level (national defense, government operations) and the international level (Russia's activities, NATO). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the security of the eastern and southeastern borders, with criticism directed at the slow pace of their construction and the resulting inadequate situation. Plans for building bunkers on the southeastern border are also mentioned.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed at the national level, protecting Estonian beekeepers from international competition. Attention is directed toward a specific domestic industry (honey production) and the threats posed by imports from abroad.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily on national and international issues. The regional aspect becomes apparent when criticizing the car tax, emphasizing its negative impact on the livelihood of rural residents.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is on regional security and cooperation with Latvia and Lithuania concerning the evacuation agreement. Emphasis is placed on the role of Estonian rural areas in ensuring food security, both for their own residents and for potential evacuees, referencing the potential evacuation of the city of Vilnius.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus highlights the necessity of differentiating urban areas (like the Lasnamäe apartment block that was mentioned) and rural areas (such as the little old lady living by the forest edge) when implementing regulations. The speaker stresses that a unified regulation fails to account for the unique characteristics of these diverse living environments.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (government activities, the prison system) and international (the leasing of Swedish prisoners and the associated asylum threat). Regionally, the city of Tartu is mentioned, citing a potential security threat upon the release of 600 criminals.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is on both international conflicts (Israel-Palestine) and domestic issues that directly affect local communities and municipalities. It is stressed that the government is steamrolling local people and their initiatives, whether the issue involves military training grounds or wind farms. There is also criticism regarding the state's use of special spatial planning to limit the rights of local governments.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national and international themes, addressing matters of Estonian security and legislation (ANTS, PPA). For comparison, he utilizes examples from the United States (specifically the Chicago Police Department) and other developed nations to highlight technological capabilities and legislative deficiencies within Estonia.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national political and institutional issues (ERJK, energy policy). Vinni municipality is highlighted as a regional example to illustrate the disregard for local involvement when establishing wind farms. It is recommended that wind farms only be built on "a solitary island" in order to spare the residents.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is primarily national (the Estonian economy, food production deficits, and the demographic crisis) and international (the global recession, OECD forecasts, and EU restrictions). The topic of immigration is addressed using examples from Central Asian countries and Western Europe (specifically Sweden) to highlight security threats.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on the national and international level, addressing Riigikogu bills and Estonia's relations with the European Union. Specific local or regional issues are absent.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is clearly on international security and legal issues concerning Estonia's activities in international waters and its relations with Russia. The vessel's journey through the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and the Danish straits is mentioned. Local or regional Estonian topics are absent.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is a strong regional focus on South Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of halting population decline and ensuring both a security buffer and logistical rear support for defense personnel stationed there. Furthermore, the text mentions the completion of the eastern border (the control line) infrastructure and the finalization of the four-lane section of the Tartu highway up to Mäo—a funding achievement for which the speaker specifically commends their government.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on international events (Russia's aggression, the Istanbul negotiations, US politics, the papal election) and at the national level (Estonian legislation and government activities).
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is broadly national and international, criticizing "total madness across the whole of Europe" and citing examples of the social damage caused by the recession in Germany and the power outage in Spain. The only local reference is a historical recollection from Pärnu regarding childhood power cuts.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is a heavy focus on international security issues and global dynamics, coupled with a critique of Estonia's "Ukraine-centric worldview." The text emphasizes other rapidly escalating conflicts in South Asia (India/Pakistan), the Middle East, and the Far East (Taiwan, the Koreas), arguing that these demand a re-evaluation of priorities. Domestically, the focus is directed towards issues of bureaucracy and national holidays.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on large national infrastructure and energy projects (wind turbines, Rail Baltic) that have a broader impact on Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis, although the issue of health damage affects communities living within the sphere of influence of the wind generators.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national issues (Estonia as a "puppet state" and the loss of sovereignty) and international politics (EU directives, sanctions, the war in Ukraine, and the role of the US). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the administration of Estonian elections and the reliability of e-voting.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and international themes, centering on the responsibility of the Estonian people and the conditions set by the European Union. National sovereignty and historical decisions that impact the entire country are examined.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national issues (the Estonian tax system, state maintenance) and international topics (the global financial system crash, the Bretton Woods agreements, the Cuban precedent regarding the use of infrasound). A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed towards rural areas, where the speaker claims to travel extensively in order to understand the immediate impact of tax increases on the populace. The Raplamaa region is also mentioned in connection with a colleague's activities.
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on major global conflicts, particularly the confrontation between the US and China, which is deemed the most significant. At the national level, attention is directed toward the actions of the Estonian government and the location of the Chinese intelligence center in Tallinn, specifically in the area of Keskturu and Juhkentali streets. The context of Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Far East is also mentioned.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is both national and international, addressing the preservation of the Estonian nation-state, the Estonian-Russian border, and immigration from Central Asia. He/She notes that immigrants are concentrating in urban centers, which points to concern about the internal security of these urban areas and the potential for them to become hotbeds of ethnic conflict.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strongly on national issues (Estonian rule of law, political responsibility) and international topics. The actions of the European Union are criticized, and examples are provided from other member states (Romania, Germany/AfD, Austria) in the context of suppressing political opposition.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on international relations (the European Commission, Brussels) and the position of Estonia as a whole relative to other European countries (Germany, France). It is emphasized that Estonia’s sparse population is being exploited to serve the energy interests of other nations. There is no specific local or regional focus.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strongly international and geopolitical, addressing issues concerning sanctions. The USA (Trump), Russia (Putin), the European Union, and sanctioned countries such as North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba are mentioned.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is primarily national (the interests of the Estonian state and people) and international (the European Commission, foreign policy, Trump). The lack of regional policy is criticized, with reference made to elderly people living in decaying houses in old collective farm centers. The question of who will be protected is also raised, referencing the immigration of people from demographically stronger regions (Ukraine, Russia).
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus, highlighting the lack of jobs outside Tallinn and Harju County, and the subsequent depopulation of rural areas. It is noted that employers in rural areas (especially in agriculture) have a limited ability to pay competitive wages, which forces educated people to seek employment abroad.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national issues (demographics, language policy, media funding). Regional focus appears only as an example, highlighting the spread of the Russian language in Tallinn, Haapsalu, and Võru to illustrate the negative impact of the government's policy. International examples (Germany, US Vice President Vance, Donald Trump) are used to support domestic political arguments.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centering on the activities of the Estonian mainstream media and the national vaccination policy. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing government governance, the work of the parliament, and the very question of the Estonian state's continued existence. An international comparison with Romania is drawn to highlight the perilous nature of the government's conduct.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is split between domestic issues (government legitimacy, state expenditures) and international questions (aiding Ukraine, the breakdown of the European value system, and comparison with Romania). Local or regional topics are missing.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily placed on national issues and the holistic governance of the Estonian state, particularly concerning state-owned enterprises and finance. A specific need is mentioned to secure direct flights from Estonia to Brussels, which underscores Estonia's international connectivity and strategic interests.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily on national energy issues and the economic plight of hundreds of thousands of Estonians affected by the high cost of electricity. A direct comparison is drawn with Finnish electricity prices, highlighting the international context. Earlier promises, such as the Helsinki tunnel, are also brought up, referencing national infrastructure projects.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, forest homesteads, and agriculture, highlighting the problems faced by livestock farmers and beekeepers whose animals or hives have fallen victim to predators. The speaker draws on his personal experience as a farmer to emphasize the real dangers of rural life and the necessity of protecting rural residents.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The focus is on domestic issues (Estonia’s independent defense capability, energy policy) and the international level (the war in Ukraine, the role of the US and European countries in providing military aid). Historical Estonian industry and oil shale power plants are mentioned as sources of cheap energy.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian constitution and electoral system) and international security, emphasizing Russian aggression and its potential impact on Estonian domestic politics. Third-country nationals (Palestinians, Eritreans) are also mentioned in relation to issues concerning voting rights.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national security and the international geopolitical situation (the Baltic Sea, BRELL, the US-Moscow dialogue). Regionally, Southern Estonia is mentioned in connection with the storm damage and power outages of 2019/2020. Reference is also made to inland bodies of water, which require specific rescue vessels in the context of equipping volunteer squads.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is heavily centered on national security and international relations (Russia, NATO, Ukraine). A specific regional flashpoint is Ida-Virumaa, whose territorial integrity, according to the speaker, would be directly jeopardized if the prohibition of the Russian Orthodox Church were to lead to destabilization.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily national and international, centering on the protection of Estonian sovereignty and criticizing the channeling of state assets (mineral resources, wind energy) abroad (Germany, USA). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national and historical topics, particularly the issue of church jurisdiction and the actions of the former president. There is no mention of specific regional projects or communities.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed at the national level, addressing the ideological situation in the Republic of Estonia as a whole and its impact on constitutional institutions. The international context is also mentioned, with reference to events in America, but local or regional focus is missing.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is primarily on international events (Romanian and Georgian elections, the AfD ban in Germany, the American presidential elections) and on the national level (Estonian e-elections, the Prime Minister's activities). Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is split between the national (the long-term viability of the Estonian state) and the international (NATO, the future of the EU) levels, emphasizing the impact of global events on Estonia. Specifically highlighted are the competitiveness issues facing the Estonian agricultural sector and rural areas, which are threatened by high input and labor costs, as well as bureaucratic restrictions.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is strongly international and regional, concentrating on security cooperation among Russia's border states (Intermarium) and developments within NATO (USA, Denmark, Canada). Regionally, Estonia's maritime capabilities are compared with those of Sweden and Finland, and Estonia's critical infrastructure (Paldiski, gas power plant) is addressed.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily domestic (transparency of state institutions, Nordica) and international (a reference to wartime experience in the context of defense procurements). A specific meeting was mentioned with Estonian agricultural producers, specifically pig farmers, regarding the viability issues facing their sector.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The focus is clearly on international security issues, including the war in Ukraine, NATO’s role, and the potential for a major war in Europe. Emphasis is placed on Estonia’s position in this conflict and the security of the Estonian people. There are no references to specific local or regional problems within Estonia.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on international security issues (missions in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, the precedent of Afghanistan) and domestic policy (excise taxes, and the equipment of the defense forces). Reference is also made to the U.S. Congressional hearings concerning COVID-19. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is heavily regional and inter-regional, highlighting the capacity and preparedness of Läänemaa County (the speaker’s second place of residence) to accept evacuees. The discussion also encompasses the potential relocation of residents from Ida-Virumaa and Southern Estonia, concentrating on internal Estonian regional logistics and the concerns of local municipalities.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed toward national social and economic problems, emphasizing the necessity of assisting poor Estonian people and Estonian families facing economic hardship. International issues are also addressed, criticizing the prioritization of aid to Ukraine over domestic welfare.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation (amending the constitution, voting rights) and international security and migration issues (the war in Ukraine, aggressors, Ukrainians who arrived in Estonia under the Reform Party's initiative). Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is heavily placed on the national and international level, addressing the Estonian Constitution and Russia's influence operations. Narva is briefly mentioned in connection with the alleged positions of the coalition partners regarding the laws of the Estonian SSR.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
It emphasizes the importance of grassroots regional policy, citing as an example the support provided to Anna Church through earmarked state funds (katuseraha), which it deems a transparent and necessary method for implementing regional policy. It criticizes the government for its inability to develop vital domestic infrastructure, such as the four-lane road between Tallinn and Tartu.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
There is a strong regional focus on the state of the county healthcare system, where services have largely ceased to function. Furthermore, the logistical challenges of evacuating hundreds of thousands of residents from the Lasnamäe and Greater Tallinn area during wartime are highlighted.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national social and economic policy issues (labor relations, security of life, family policy). A specific regional or local focus is lacking.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and rural schools, emphasizing the importance of manor schools as vital centers for local education, culture, and community life. It is stressed that manor schools are often precisely those small rural schools that are currently facing the threat of closure.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international and geopolitical, centered on protecting Eastern European countries (especially Hungary) from being dragged into war. A broader global context is also mentioned, referencing the BRICS meeting, the UN Secretary-General, and the decline of Western hegemony.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national policy and administrative matters, specifically addressing the management of substance abuse and associated public expenditures. There is no regional or international focus.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on issues of national security and political culture, citing specific sites in Estonia (Sinimäed, Lihula) and international religious/political influence (the Moscow Patriarchate).
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is divided between the international level (the war in Ukraine, labor shortages) and the national level (government action). The issue of assisting Ukraine is presented as a pressing international obligation that requires proactive engagement from the Estonian government.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level and on legislation, addressing economic policy and the substance of the draft bill. Regional or local issues are not covered.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national and international issues (security, geopolitics, alliance relations), especially concerning the negotiations being held with Great Britain. Regionally, the emphasis is on the devastation of Estonian agriculture and the closure of community centers and schools in rural areas necessitated by austerity measures.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is evident in concerns regarding the availability of services on the islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi), as well as logistical solutions for transporting people to Tallinn or Tartu. The holding cells at the new Pärnu police station are also mentioned as an example of potential waste.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Attention is focused on national topics, but specific local events are referenced, such as the Sinimäe gathering and the Lihula monument. These examples are related to historical and political conflicts in Estonia, highlighting police activity in those regions.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is divided between national roads and tax policy, and international issues (Russia's economic strength, global environmental policy). There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is exclusively on the national level, treating the demographic crisis as an overarching national issue and a question of the nation-state's survival. Reference is also made to the problems facing the developed world and Western European countries to underscore the gravity of Estonia’s situation.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is clearly on international topics (Israel, Russia, the USA, Iran, North Korea) and the national level (the working procedures of the Riigikogu). There are no references to local or regional issues within Estonia.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is almost entirely on international issues, especially the Middle East conflict (Israel, Jerusalem) and Estonia's relations with its major allies (the USA, the EU, Russia). Domestic examples (Narva, Tallinn) are used solely to illustrate the principle of national sovereignty. The sovereignty issues of Ukraine and Georgia (Tbilisi) are also mentioned.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national economic problems (the Estonian recession, the state budget) and the international context, especially regarding the flow of energy and money out of Estonia. It is emphasized that the money is being funneled to Western Europe and Germany, leaving Estonians with nothing but misery.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is primarily on national institutions and constitutional issues. Furthermore, reference is made to the broader state of Western society and US politics, citing Elon Musk's views as an example. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the national and state level (Estonia, Estonians), emphasizing the small population size compared to the world’s 8 billion inhabitants. Local governments are also mentioned, where the rise to power of outsiders is a direct consequence of the demographic crisis.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus is directed at national and historical/symbolic issues, such as the commemoration of Estonian freedom fighters and the symbols of the occupation regime in the Siselinna Cemetery. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the emphasis is placed on the level of popular representation and national politics.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker has a clear regional focus, emphasizing agricultural issues in Läänemaa (Matsalu Bay) and land use in the Martna municipality. They also highlighted the dire situation of the Tootsi industrial complex and its settlement, where life is essentially dying out. Furthermore, the traffic management in the city of Tallinn came under criticism.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is on both the national level (the oath of office and trustworthiness of the Minister of the Republic of Estonia) and the international level (Putin's crimes, the International Criminal Court). The minister's constituency is also mentioned—which is predominantly non-Estonian voters and Putin supporters—with a demand for explanations aimed specifically at them.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The focus is exclusively national and institutional, centered on the internal rules of procedure of the Riigikogu and the legislation of the Republic of Estonia.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The emphasis is primarily at the national level (the fate of the Estonian nation-state and the alienation of the populace) and at the international level (criticism of foreign aid directed toward Ukraine and Moldova). There is no local or regional focus, although the negative impact of the draft bill on families and children's school commute due to the lack of public transportation is mentioned.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on national issues (the state of Estonian society, the burden placed on businesses) and international security (the status of Crimea and Russia). There is no specific regional focus.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
A strong regional focus on Kihnu Island, where the speaker stresses the negative impact of the motor vehicle tax on local residents. Specific attention is drawn to the difficult and challenging lives of the Kihnu people, contrasting this reality with government policy. The speaker uses their position to represent the interests of their fellow islanders.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is strictly at the national level, dealing with constitutional matters (e-elections) and the nation’s economic policy overall. There is no specific regional focus; the emphasis is generally placed on "Estonia's most ordinary, simplest people."
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on national issues, particularly the government's actions and tax policy, which affects every citizen. There are no references to specific regional or local matters, and the speaker also denies running in the European Parliament elections.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
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2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on domestic issues, emphasizing the economic sustainability of Estonian teachers, rescue workers, and rural residents. Criticism is directed at channeling funds into international projects in Kenya and Afghanistan, which does nothing to help the sawmills and stores closing down in Estonia. Wind farms planned for the Gulf of Riga are also mentioned.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is directed towards national security (border guard, crisis reserve) and international relations, particularly in the context of diplomatic rules and the Vienna Convention. Concerning the state border issue, the historical national aspect is emphasized, with reference to the Tartu Peace Treaty.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is mainly on national social issues (such as the oversight of care homes, demographics, and traffic enforcement) and broader questions of values, while also addressing the impact of the green transition on the quality of life.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level and the internal organization of the parliament. Specific regional issues are absent.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security and the minister’s responsibility, even though there are references to personal events in Tallinn and previous service in Moscow. There is no regional political emphasis.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on the legislative process taking place at the national level and the internal rules of the parliament.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The regional focus is clearly aimed at Estonia's rural areas, emphasizing concern over the closure of rural schools and the failure to support children, parents, and teachers. The case of Metsküla school is highlighted separately, demonstrating concern for the survival of specific local communities.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is directed at national social and economic issues, particularly the topics of pension rights and creating national wealth. There are no references to specific regional or local issues; the emphasis is strictly on nationwide policy.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (the demographic crisis, the Bank of Estonia) and international issues (the foundational treaties of the European Union). There is no mention of specific regional or local problems.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively national, centered on the constitutionality and electoral laws of the Republic of Estonia. The brief reference to the speaking styles of South and North Estonians was purely rhetorical.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is placed on the national level (the survival of the Estonian nation-state) and the international level (issues concerning Ukraine, migration via Russia). There is no emphasis on specific local or regional projects within Estonia.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is mainly on national issues, such as the condition of Estonian roads, the budget, and the fate of the Narva power plants. Local politics are also mentioned, citing an example of the violation of democratic norms during the formation of the city government, but this ultimately serves the broader narrative of national decline.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national (language law, the nation-state) and international (the language of the aggressor state, Russia’s assets). Local or regional issues are not reflected in the speeches; the emphasis is placed on protecting the identity of the nation and the state.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, concentrating on the Riigikogu's internal procedures and power dynamics.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed toward national institutions (the Ministry of Justice, the Police and Border Guard Board – PPA) and the international context, particularly the comparison of border management structures in other countries of the region. Furthermore, reference is made to the war in Ukraine and historical examples drawn from the United States and Latin America.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly national and international, addressing Estonian security, foreign relations (Ukraine, Russia), and the management of state assets. Particular emphasis is placed on the issues concerning the presence of third-country nationals and Ukrainian men of mobilization age in Estonia. Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (the existence of the Estonian people, the economy) and international (the war in Ukraine, European values, immigration). Regionally, Saaremaa and Haapsalu are mentioned in the context of the median wage, and Tallinn is brought up in connection with the change of power.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national and constitutional issues, such as the legitimacy of the electoral system and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu. There is no regional or local focus, but an international comparison is drawn with the Russian electoral system, which is considered fundamentally similar to the one used in Estonia.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national institutions and issues within the legal system, extending also to the international level (the European Court of Auditors). There is a complete lack of any regional or local focus.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is primarily national (pensions, national defense, birth rate) and international (lessons learned from the Ukraine war for defense capability). Local governments are mentioned as partners in solving the national housing problem, but there is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is split between Estonian national defense and international geopolitics, concentrating on the war in Ukraine, NATO's eastern flank, and the Russian threat. The potential deployment of US forces to Poland and the role of France are also mentioned. Local or regional internal Estonian topics are absent.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is predominantly on national issues (demography, economy, security) and international topics (NATO, the EU, sanctions against Russia). Regional focus only emerges in connection with sanctions violations, citing the Port of Sillamäe and Siberian timber moving via Kazakhstan as examples.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is divided between the national level (Estonian economy, laws) and the international level (the green transition, security threats from the Middle East). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the negative consequences of electoral politics in Tallinn and the Ida-Viru municipalities. Examples from foreign countries (Sweden, Africa, Iran) are used as cautionary scenarios concerning issues of Estonian internal security.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The regional focus is on the case of Metsküla school, which is being used as an example of the broader issue facing rural schools. Regarding security matters, the focus is international, referencing the positions held by Finland, Poland, Sweden, and other countries, as well as Macron's initiative.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the catastrophic impact of closing rural schools on small settlements and the subsequent decline of Estonian education outside major centers. This opposition to centralization is directly linked to the local community's ability to cope and the historical organization of the education system, highlighted by the specific example of the Metsküla school.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on the situation in rural areas, emphasizing the decline of rural life due to the closure of schools, dairies, and sawmills. Government policy is directly blamed for forcing people to leave the countryside. The text mentions farmers ceasing operations and putting their tractors up for sale.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is national, but regional equality in the availability of life-saving services is emphasized. Specifically mentioned are Saaremaa, Southern Estonia, and Manilaiu Island, in connection with helicopter bases and the necessity for evacuation. The need to support local producers is also highlighted.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is predominantly international (the war in Ukraine, UN decisions, American analysts) and national (Estonian internal security and demographic composition). Attention has also been given to the issue of GRU agents planted by Russia. Local or regional issues within Estonia are not addressed.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily international and national, centering on the movement between Estonia and Ukraine, alongside broader geopolitical and historical examples (the USA, Russia, Afghanistan). Emphasis is placed on the lack of control over Estonia's southern border.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international (EU) and national (Riigikogu) legislative processes. Specifically, the burden placed upon the Estonian Food Association is highlighted, indicating concern for domestic production sectors.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is strongly regional, highlighting the concerns of residents in rural areas and local centers who must commute tens of kilometers to work or school. Separately, the issues faced by the people of Läänemaa are emphasized, and there is a demand for the swift completion of the Haapsalu–Tallinn railway.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national, centering on national academic disciplines, the University of Tartu as the national university, the taxation of Estonian businesses, and the streamlining of the legal system. The departure of men to work in Finland is mentioned, but this serves as an example of a national economic problem rather than being a regional focus.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national and international topics, particularly the Estonian government's inaction in enforcing sanctions against Russia. There is an indirect mention of conducting business with Russia via Kazakhstan or any other third country. Specific local or regional projects within Estonia are not addressed.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus, emphasizing the vital role of the tourism sector in sustaining regional policy. Specifically, Saaremaa (the Georg Ots Spa, the Opera Days) and Pärnu are mentioned, the latter being described as a collapsed provincial town that has lost its industry. It is stressed that the disappearance of tourism directly impacts local life.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national security and the international context, specifically the threat posed by the Baltic Sea region and the Russian submarine fleet, which has the potential to sever supply chains. There are no local or regional projects, but reference is made to Finland’s best practices concerning the repair and restoration of military equipment. Estonia is designated as a logistical cul-de-sac state.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national, concentrating on Estonia's overall poverty and critical road infrastructure (Via Baltica, the Tartu highway, the Narva highway). Regional interests are represented within the context of general national projects, criticizing the decades-long failure to construct the roads.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily directed toward maintaining the viability and population density of Estonia's rural regions. Specific emphasis is placed on the situation in Pärnu County, citing examples of the rapid population decline in Vändra, Lihula, Tõstamaa, and Kilingi-Nõmme. The absence of a regional policy is defined as the root cause of issues within the school network.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national-level security and privacy procedures concerning mail and parcel inspection. There are no references to specific regional or international issues.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker has a heavy focus on rural regions, highlighting the bankruptcies of local businesses (such as sawmills) and the resulting job losses. They oppose policies that place an extra burden on people who must commute long distances away from home for work, and they criticize the cancellation of the free bus service.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national institutional and political scandals concerning the functioning of the legal system and the misuse of international aid (Slava Ukraini). There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on national and international security issues, but regional policy emphasizes the need to address real bottlenecks. Preference is given to developing Via Baltica over Rail Baltica, and support is voiced for creating a permanent connection to Saaremaa (as a tunnel) and restoring the Haapsalu and Pärnu railways, considering these projects essential for the Estonian people for generations to come.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is on small islands, particularly the transport links serving Kihnu. The speaker inquired about how tax increases affect the rising cost of these services, impacting both the state budget and consumers, thus highlighting the specific expenses associated with remote areas.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is heavily international and geopolitical, analyzing the potential end of the war in Ukraine and warning of a global "perfect storm" (Taiwan, China, Iran, North Korea). The increased pre-war readiness of neighboring countries (Finland, Sweden) is also mentioned. Nationally, the focus is on demanding a contingency plan for preserving Estonia's independence.