By Agendas: Martin Helme

Total Agendas: 225

Fully Profiled: 225

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2025-10-15
Security

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is on national internal security, analyzing international migration flows that impact Estonia (Eastern Slavic countries, Russia, Syria, Afghanistan). Negative examples highlighted include cities in the Nordic countries and Western Europe (Stockholm, Berlin, Brussels) to warn against a similar situation occurring in Estonia.
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2025-10-15
Border Infrastructure, the Saatse Boot, and the Protection Zone

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The speaker emphasizes the regional focus, suggesting that the Minister of the Interior's actions may have been motivated by a desire to secure state funding for a stretch of road in his "home turf." This regional interest is presented as a corrupt or personal motive rather than a political priority.
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2025-10-15
The Prime Minister's Plan and Statements at the European Council (Climate Targets, Migration)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is clearly international and national, centering on the protection of Estonian interests at the European Union (Brussels) level. Poland is mentioned as a country expected to do Estonia's work for it, a strategy the speaker considers flawed. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2025-10-15
The situation in the country

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with Estonia's economic recession and the broader well-being of the Estonian people.
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2025-10-15
On the topic of ERM

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is national, dealing with the activities of the Estonian National Museum as a state museum and the Ministry of Culture's responsibility for national cultural policy. There is no specific regional emphasis beyond the location of the ERM itself.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

A strong regional focus is directed at protecting the rights of local municipalities and communities during planning processes. Emphasis is placed on the need to prevent the state from overriding local residents, particularly in the context of establishing wind farms. Local elections are highlighted as a tool for responding to government actions.
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2025-10-08
A Better Protected Estonia

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is clearly on national security (border construction, defense spending) and the international level (NATO, Article 4, communication with Secretary General Rutte and US officials). Emphasis is placed on the need to build a drone wall and ditches along the border.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is entirely at the national level and on the overall fiscal situation of the Estonian state, addressing the state budget deficit and the debt burden. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy and finances, as well as the state budget. Major national projects are mentioned, such as Rail Baltic ("a stake station before the Latvian border") and national defense funding, but there is no emphasis placed on specific regions or local communities.
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2025-09-24
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is entirely on national and international issues, covering the state budget, tax policy, and the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There is no reference to specific local or regional problems.
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2025-09-24
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is entirely on the national level, dealing with the state budget, tax policy, and the nationwide redistribution of income. The budget increase for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is mentioned in the context of meeting the required budget cuts, but regional issues are missing.
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strongly national and macroeconomic, addressing the situation of the Estonian economy in the European context (the country experiencing the longest and deepest recession) and the growth of the state budget and debt burden. Attention is also directed toward the situation of Estonian entrepreneurship, but there are no references to specific regional projects or communities.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly on national security (Estonian airspace, maritime operations) and on the international level, particularly concerning relations with Russia and allied nations (Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Germany). The comparison with Finland's quiet yet firm security policy, which is held up as an example, is also important.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is strictly national, centered on the security of the Estonian state and the activities of the government and parliament. Specific regional or international topics are absent.
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2025-09-17
In light of the security drone incident and related questions

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The focus is clearly on the national and international level, addressing Estonia's security interests, the constitution, relations with Ukraine, and the warfare related to Russia. Local or regional topics will not be covered.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on national-level wildlife management issues (Latvian red deer, wolves, bears), which indirectly point to rural areas where nuisance wildlife cause economic damage. Specific regions or local projects are not emphasized.
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2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly on national institutions (the National Audit Office, the Ministry of Defence) and internal matters of the national defense industry.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (639 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the nationwide regulation of the local government election law, which affects all municipalities. Although examples such as Tallinn (income tax, schools, bus travel) and the conflict regarding primary residence versus a country home are used, it is emphasized that this is a universal issue. Residence registration is directly linked to the income tax revenue received by a specific local authority.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national topics (the healthcare catastrophe, education, national defense) and international relations, especially the damaging of Estonia's reputation in relations with the United States of America. Also mentioned is the level of Estonian out-of-pocket healthcare costs compared to the European average.
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2025-09-10
Taxes

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national topics, such as the state of the national budget, foreign investments in Estonia, and the history of border construction. Regional focus is absent.
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2025-09-10
The suitability of the acting Minister of Defence for their position.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strictly national, addressing the construction of Estonia's eastern border and the mismanagement of national defense. Specific local or international topics are not covered.
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2025-09-10
Situation in National Defence

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the inviolability of the Republic of Estonia's airspace and the management of the national defense budget. Regional or local topics are not addressed.
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2025-09-10
Information session

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus remains strictly national, addressing the internal organization and procedures of the Riigikogu session (the Information Hour). There is absolutely no reference to local, regional, or international topics.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is clearly on national security (Estonia's defense capabilities, airspace) and the international context (military aid to Ukraine, the Russian threat, the USA's role in arms control). Local or regional Estonian topics are absent; the emphasis is placed on guaranteeing the nation's sovereignty and defense capacity.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is primarily on national and international issues, such as government activities, tax policy, and the enlargement of the European Union (Ukraine). The regional focus is minimal, mentioning only the national network of cameras across Estonia and the necessity of regulating local government voting rights.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary focus is on national security, the state of the rule of law both in Estonia and on the international stage (specifically, the consequences of Sweden's immigration policy). Specific local or regional issues will not be addressed in the speeches.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, addressing the overall situation of the Estonian economy and its people (e.g., bills, food costs, commuting by car). Specific regional or local topics are not included.
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2025-06-11
Swedish Prisoners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The focus is strongly on national (Estonian internal security) and international topics, referencing other countries (Africa, Muslim countries) as examples of mass immigration and crime. Local or regional focus is lacking.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (no 749)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on the sharp opposition and public unrest emerging at the local level, which indicates concern for communities living near wind turbines. Direct negative impacts (noise, vibration) on the living environment are emphasized.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is strictly national, concentrating on issues concerning Estonia's rule of law and the operations of the Prosecutor's Office, as well as the handling of high-profile political cases.
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2025-05-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on national tax policy and its impact on the Estonian economy, consumption, and tax revenue. Latvia is used as a point of comparison (specifically regarding VAT on foodstuffs and border trade) to illustrate the positive consequences of tax cuts.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is entirely on national tax policy, the economic situation, and legislative processes in the Riigikogu. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-05-21
War and Peace

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The focus is heavily placed on international security matters and Estonia's role within the context of major powers. Specific international locations and countries are mentioned, stressing that Estonia acted alone in obstructing the Russian shadow fleet. The threat to Estonia's territory, airspace, and waters is also highlighted.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is primarily national (Estonia's competitiveness, the labor market) and international (comparisons with Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Germany, and immigration source countries such as Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam). Local social consequences are also briefly mentioned, including the deterioration of Tallinn's streetscape and issues concerning Estonian-language education in certain regions.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on Estonian legislation, but the argumentation is strongly supported by international examples, especially regarding social developments in the United States, which are used as a cautionary scenario.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly international and global, addressing issues at the level of planet Earth and the European Union (CO2 quotas, Brussels regulations). Global phenomena such as the poles, deserts, and small islands in the Pacific Ocean are mentioned.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonia’s constitutional order, the tools available to security agencies, and the freedoms of civil society). Furthermore, it draws parallels with international political trends, referencing the activities of German security agencies and Russia's totalitarian regime, in order to warn against the direction Estonia might be heading.
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2025-05-12
Request for information regarding population register entries (no. 754)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The regional focus is purely rhetorical, pointing to the opponent's constituency in Southern Estonia (Põlva, Võru) and accusing them of lying to local voters in order to conceal their support for controversial legislation.
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2025-05-08
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national economic and security issues, but local political context is also mentioned, criticizing the "man from Võrumaa" for supporting tax increases.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act (594 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is maintained at the national level (the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and growth in corporate revenue) and the international level (the EU minimum excise duty rates). Mention is made of ending border trade as a result of lowering the diesel excise duty, which indicates the impact on trade in border areas, but specific local regions are not highlighted.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is directed toward national energy stability, highlighting the central role of the Narva oil shale power plants and their deliberate phasing out. The fate of the Narva plants serves as a prime example of failed energy policy.
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2025-05-07
Sending Estonian Defence Forces to Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The main focus is on Estonia's national security and continued existence, emphasizing Estonia's special status as a border state with Russia. The international context is used to show how Estonia is the only border state that wants to go to war, which underscores Estonia's isolation.
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2025-05-07
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly on international security issues, particularly concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and Estonia's role within NATO alliance relations. Emphasis is placed on defending Estonia's existence as a nation-state, drawing parallels with previous foreign missions (Mali, Lebanon, Afghanistan).
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2025-05-07
Bringing in foreign labor

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national migration policy and the labor market, but a specific regional wage example concerning Harju County is highlighted to illustrate the issues with salary levels.
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2025-05-07
Sending Estonian soldiers to Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily on international security issues (the hot war between Ukraine and Russia, NATO Article 5) and Estonia's national defense. The stances of other nations (the US, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Great Britain, and France) regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine are analyzed.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is nationwide, emphasizing that the planning areas for wind farms essentially cover the entirety of Estonia, both on land and at sea. Separate emphasis is placed on the constitutional autonomy of local governments and the need to protect residents' backyards from massive structures (the size of the Tallinn TV Tower).
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2025-04-23
Government renovation

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is solely on the national level, addressing the state budget, tax policy, and national defense spending. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-04-23
Socialism in a right-wing government

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is entirely on national issues, covering macroeconomics, tax policy, and the solidarity principles of the nationwide health insurance system.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is purely at the national level, addressing the procedural security and legitimacy of Estonia's e-elections.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national fiscal policy and state budget issues. There is no reference to specific regional topics, industries, or communities.
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2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, stressing that the planning of wind farms impacts residents in virtually every Estonian municipality. The emphasis is on protecting local residents who are being forced to abandon their homes because of the construction of wind turbines.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax policy and budget cuts, as well as international comparisons (USA, Lithuania). Regional services are subject to criticism concerning the closure of rural schools, the reduction of road construction and maintenance, and cuts to extracurricular education.
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on national budget issues and large-scale projects. The impact of taxes on "rural residents" and large families is being highlighted, pointing to regional or social injustice associated with a 200 million euro burden.
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2025-04-08
Draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on the national level, dealing with constitutional amendments, citizenship, and the construction of the nation-state. Regional or local issues are not addressed, although non-citizens and citizens of other countries (Swiss, Canadians, Belarusians, Russians) are mentioned as a source of the problem.
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2025-03-26
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national issues (the Russification of Estonia, the destruction of the nation-state) and international security and immigration concerns. Major Western European cities are cited as cautionary examples of violence, and the allocation of Estonian taxpayer money to Moldova and Ukraine is criticized.
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2025-03-26
The Selection of Ministers

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national policy (government formation, taxes) and the international/historical context, especially concerning Russia and Moscow (the Lomonosov School, Putin's actions). There are no references to specific Estonian regions or local projects.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national issues (Estonian independence, Russification), pointing also to the situation in Tallinn as an example of the consequences of immigration policy.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing macroeconomic indicators, the nationwide tax burden, and the security policy framework.
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2025-03-13
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is primarily at the national level, addressing the decisions and restrictions of the Estonian government, alongside the international level (Pfizer, Moderna, the European health authority). Specific regional or local Estonian problems or interests do not feature in the speeches.
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2025-03-12
National Heritage Fund and Raw Materials Supply Security Partnership

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The focus is on national issues (Estonian government, natural resources, security) and international topics, especially relations with the United States and the credibility of NATO guarantees. For comparison, the Norwegian oil fund and the diplomatic efforts of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are cited. Specific local or regional problems are absent.
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2025-03-12
Ensuring Estonia's security

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The focus is primarily on international security issues (NATO, Brussels, Ukraine) and Estonian national defense. Estonia's participation in foreign missions (Iraq, Afghanistan, Mali, Mozambique) is also mentioned, emphasizing global reach and the reliability of allied relations.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on the financial burden borne by Estonian taxpayers and consumers ("coming out of the pockets of Estonian people") and the distribution of state subsidies. Specific regional or international issues are absent.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is national, addressing the issue of damage caused by bears to Estonian beekeeping as a whole. Specific local regions or international topics were not highlighted in the speeches.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national and constitutional, addressing the regulation of voting rights in Estonian local governments. There is no information regarding the emphasis on specific regional projects or communities.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily domestic, centering on the management of the Estonian economy and budget, and the problems of the state-owned carrier (Nordica). Internationally, the focus is limited to criticism over insulting allies (USA/Trump), which damages Estonia's reputation.
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2025-02-12
Freedom of Belief and Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian Constitution, the restoration of Estonian democracy) and broader ideological themes. International conservative figures (Trump, Musk) and American politics are also mentioned to provide context regarding the threat to democracy.
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2025-02-12
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly on international relations, especially the allied relationship between Estonia and the United States, as well as national governmental accountability. Russia and China are also mentioned in the context against which the US government was compared.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly international, centering on the allied relations between Estonia and the United States. The geopolitical context is also mentioned, introducing a comparison between Russia and China.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the electoral law and the constitutional amendment process, both of which impact local government council elections nationwide.
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2025-01-29
The situation in the country.

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national energy policy and its impact on Estonian consumers and businesses. Mention is made of the oil shale energy sector and driving it into bankruptcy, which indirectly points to the importance of the regions associated with it within the national energy system.
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2025-01-29
Energetics

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national level, dealing with the total cost to the Estonian people and society, as well as the direction of the Estonian economy. There is a strong international focus, comparing Estonian policy with the trajectories of the USA and the European Union (Donald Tusk, von der Leyen), asserting that Estonia is moving in the opposite direction from "the entire rest of the white world."
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the operational procedures of the Riigikogu and the nationwide basic school curriculum. There are no references to local or international topics.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's public finances, tax system, and the ongoing economic downturn. Internationally, the attention shifts to comparing the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania), highlighting them as prime examples for the implementation of an extraordinary bank tax.
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2024-12-11
War and Peace

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The focus is clearly at the national and international level, addressing Estonia's national defense and security within the European context. A separate emphasis is placed on the question of whether war is coming specifically to us in Estonia. Concrete local or regional projects are not mentioned.
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2024-12-09
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (Estonia's mineral resources) and international influences (the interest of the European Union, foreign businessmen, and oligarchs). Specific local regions or communities that mining would impact are not brought up in the speech.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing excise policy and its impact on the Estonian state as a whole, without mentioning specific regional interests.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's international obligations as part of the United Kingdom's joint expeditionary force" (483 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Although the discussion concerns international missions (Africa, the Middle East), the regional focus is strongly shifted back to Estonia. It is emphasized that the duty of Estonian politicians is to ensure that Estonia remains safe, and that our soldiers are needed here in Estonia, not gallivanting abroad.
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2024-12-04
Offshore wind farms

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national energy security and the fate of Eesti Energia, but regionally, Narva is being mentioned in connection with the cold weather and power outages. This highlights the specific negative consequences of the government's policy at the local level.
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2024-12-03
First reading of the draft resolution "Increasing the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" (542 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker focuses heavily on Estonia's domestic problems and communities, citing the closure of the Metsküla and Vana-Vigala schools as an example resulting from a lack of funds. He contrasts these domestic cuts and the deprivation faced by the Estonian people with international aid, stressing that he works "only for the welfare of the Estonian people."
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is purely on national social and demographic crises, such as the fertility crisis and the high rate of youth suicides in Estonia. Specific local or regional topics are not addressed; instead, attention is centered on the legislative activity of the Riigikogu and its impact on nationwide child protection.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national constitutional level and international relations, especially in the context of agreements concluded with third countries. Specific Estonian regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with constitutional law and citizenship issues that relate specifically to voting rights in local elections. There is no specific regional or local focus.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on the national and international levels, addressing amendments to the Estonian Constitution and relations with the European Union and the Russian Federation. Although the topic concerns local elections, the approach is based on constitutional law and security considerations.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is on the national economic situation, inflation, and the impoverishment of the population across Estonia. International climate packages ("Fit for 55") and agreements (the Paris Climate Agreement) are also addressed. There is no focus on specific regional or local issues.
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2024-11-13
Statements by the Defence Forces Commander regarding the war reaching Estonia.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly on international and national security issues, addressing the NATO-Russia conflict and its potential spread to Estonian territory. Specific local or regional Estonian topics, projects, or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-11-13
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is entirely on the national level, dealing with Estonian security, the threat of war, and population evacuation plans. Specific local or international issues are not covered, apart from the overall security context.
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2024-11-13
Government action plan in light of the results of the US presidential election

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on international topics (the Paris Climate Agreement, J. D. Vance’s statements) and national legislation (the hate speech law). There is no mention of local or regional issues.
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2024-11-13
Regional policy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily regional, stressing the necessity of boosting life in rural areas while criticizing government policies that stand in the way. Specific regional issues are highlighted, including the closure of schools (Vana-Vigala, Metsküla) and cuts to regional public transport funding. It is emphasized that family policy should specifically support larger families residing in rural areas.
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2024-11-13
Breathing Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly on the national and international level, addressing Estonia's security in the context of the conflict between NATO and Russia. Emphasis is placed on the entire territory of Estonia becoming a theater of war, along with plans for the destruction of infrastructure (bridges, ports, factories).
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on the national level: the state budget, public finance, and the overall state of the Estonian economy. Regional or local issues are not addressed in the speeches.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is primarily on domestic national security and international issues, particularly those related to immigration from the East and the Ukraine/Russia conflict. The Lihula monument case is cited as an example of the state's violation of the rule of law and the destruction of patriots' faith in their own country.
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2024-10-23
Supporting Ukraine

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily placed on the national level (Estonia's demographic stability and security) and the international level (the war in Ukraine, European comparisons regarding migration, and NATO discussions).
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2024-10-23
Ministers' deceit

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Not enough data
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (Estonian economy and politics) and international comparisons. The state of the Estonian economy is compared to that of the Nordic and Baltic countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden) to highlight the failure of domestic policy. Estonia is also mentioned as falling into the same category as Argentina and "funny African countries" regarding the depth of the recession.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national security and international repercussions, highlighting Western European nations (the Netherlands, Sweden, England, France) as negative examples concerning mass immigration and rising crime rates. Specifically within Estonia, Tartu Prison is mentioned as a potential destination, alongside the Metsküla School case as an example of short-sighted actions by local governments.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on national legislative and constitutional issues relating to the amendment of the Government of the Republic Act.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national and international issues, covering Estonia's demographic situation and the allocation of the state budget. Particular emphasis is placed on prioritizing national needs over foreign aid (supporting Ukraine, rebuilding other countries). Local or regional problems are not discussed.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

Not enough data.
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2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on national legislation and the funding of social services, but concern is being expressed regarding the additional costs and obligations facing local governments (LGUs). There is suspicion that state responsibility is being delegated to the LGUs.
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2024-10-09
Phosphorite mining

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is national, concerning the protection of Estonia’s subsoil and natural environment more broadly. Large national projects such as Rail Baltic and aviation are also mentioned, indicating nationwide attention.
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2024-10-09
Mass immigration of labor

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national level (the preservation of the Estonian nation-state, the homeland of Estonians) and on international sources of immigration (primarily Slavic countries, Russia, and Ukraine).
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2024-10-09
About Market Economy in Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national economic policy (GDP, budget) and its international context (Euroskeptic term, aid to Ukraine). Specific national projects (Rail Baltic) and local industries subject to taxation (the oil shale industry) are also mentioned.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is directed toward national main highways that connect major cities with four-lane roads. Separate emphasis is placed on the need for construction along the Narva route, the Tartu route, and Via Baltica (especially the missing 57 km section). The focus is on national infrastructure and major highways.
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2024-10-07
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national and international infrastructure, emphasizing the significance of Via Baltica as Estonia's primary road and the importance of the European Union's commitment. Attention is directed toward a major transport project that impacts the country's connectivity with Europe.
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2024-09-26
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's political statement regarding the submission of the draft law on the 2025 state budget.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on national macroeconomic and defense policy issues, highlighting the decline of the Estonian economy and the necessities of national defense. Criticism is leveled against major international projects such as Rail Baltic and the allocation of 250 million euros to Ukraine, while essential infrastructure—roads, ports, and schools—is left unbuilt in Estonia.
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2024-09-25
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the international level (the ILO convention) and its influence on Estonian legislation. There are no references to specific local or regional issues, industries, or communities.
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2024-09-25
Economy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national macroeconomic issues and major projects, particularly the impact of the rising cost of Rail Baltic on the Estonian taxpayer.
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2024-09-25
About the Estonian economy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on Estonia's national economic situation and comparing it with the international context. Estonia is compared to countries experiencing negative economic growth (Sudan, Yemen, Haiti) and neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Germany), emphasizing that Estonia is performing worse than all of them. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-09-25
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing government crises, the politics of the Riigikogu, and broad social issues. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-09-24
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Funded Pensions Act and Other Acts (464 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the overall situation of the Estonian economy, the economic downturn, and the domestic livelihood of ordinary people.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on international relations, diplomatic representation (the Consulate General in New York), and national government policy. There is no reference to specific local or regional Estonian issues.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on international issues, particularly the Middle East conflict and Estonia's foreign policy role in that context. The secondary focus is on the Riigikogu's domestic procedural rules.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is national, centered on Estonia’s economic growth and how energy policy generally affects the Estonian people. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-09-18
Economic stimulus

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, dealing with the state of the Estonian economy, tax policy, and the government's activities. The Lihula monument incident and the situation regarding Estonian entrepreneurship are mentioned, but there are no references to specific local regions or projects.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is primarily national (Estonia’s constitutional institutions, the Riigikogu) and ideologically global (opposition to the liberal globalist regime and the neo-communist plan). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned, although the example of the Lihula monument is used to illustrate a legal violation.
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2024-09-16
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is national, treating Estonian security and the real estate market as an integrated whole. Emphasis is placed on the problems faced by the Estonian people, particularly young home buyers and farmers, which points to a broad socio-economic concern at the national level.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is mainly on the national level (Estonia's demographic crisis), but regional problems are also brought up, specifically citing the closure of small schools, which affects local communities.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act (329 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian interests, the nation-state) and, more broadly, the problems of developed Western societies. Specific regional topics, industries, or local projects are not addressed.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is primarily on the national level (Estonian weaponry, ammunition, and defense industry development) and international issues (the context of the war in Ukraine, the armaments of allied units, and the American military-industrial complex). Local or regional Estonian topics are absent.
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2024-09-11
Constitutional Rights of Citizens

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is on domestic issues, particularly the protection of constitutional rights and the principles of the rule of law in Estonia. The international context is also addressed through countering the Russian historical narrative.
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2024-09-11
Validity of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is on national and historical themes, particularly in the context of national defense and historical memory (the Lihula Monument). There is a lack of emphasis on specific regional or international issues, with the exception of references to the Moscow narrative.
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2024-09-11
The confiscation of the Lihula monument by the PPA

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is entirely on the national level, covering the rules of procedure for the Riigikogu sittings and ministerial accountability. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-09-11
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is on national financial issues (state debt, budget deficit) and the international level (references to British papers and immigration, especially from the United Kingdom). Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-09-11
Rule of Law

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is primarily national, centering on constitutional rights and government actions within Estonia. The specific example of the Lihula monument provides a regional starting point, but it is utilized to illustrate national issues concerning the rule of law and questions of historical memory.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on national issues, such as Estonian-language education, national identity, and mass immigration to Estonia. Ideologically significant places and events are also mentioned, like the Battle of Sinimäed and the location of the Bronze Soldier, all of which are tied to national memory.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The focus is primarily on state and national issues (the Estonian people, Estonian affairs) as well as international topics (Ukraine, Russia). The criticism of political deals is mentioned in the context of the Tallinn City Council, but a broader regional or local focus is absent.
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2024-07-29
Third Reading of the Draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the tax's impact on the "well-being of the Estonian people" and "Estonian life" overall. Specific regional or local issues are absent. Not enough data.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is on national issues (the poverty of the Estonian people, the deterioration of living standards) and cross-border economic effects. It is stressed that tax hikes are channeling consumption and tax revenue to Latvia, and vehicle registration to other countries (Lithuania, the Czech Republic).
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is entirely on national topics, such as the economy, tax policy, and national defense/the green tax. Specific regions, local projects, or international relations are not emphasized.
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2024-07-15
Extraordinary Election of the Riigikogu Vice-Speakers

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is implicitly regional, as the candidate’s primary credit comes from their work as the Minister of Rural Affairs. This indicates an emphasis on rural areas and regional development issues, contrasting with a purely national or capital-centric focus.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is clearly on the national level, dealing with Estonia's budget deficit, the economy's overall performance, and major state projects. Concerning international issues, the necessity to significantly reduce the money allocated to Ukraine (hundreds of millions of euros annually) is highlighted.
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2024-06-10
Inquiry regarding Ukraine's Accession to the European Union (No. 613)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international topics (Ukraine's accession to the EU) and their direct impact on the Estonian national level (budget, the agricultural sector, demography). The issues faced by Ukraine's neighboring countries concerning cheap agricultural produce are also mentioned.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is aimed at highlighting the livelihoods of rural residents and criticizing tax policies that impoverish them. The situation of the average wage earner and pensioners is also emphasized.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is at the national level (Estonian ministry, taxpayer funds) and the international level (European directives). Specific regional interests or projects are absent.
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2024-05-29
Government Spending Policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is on national major projects (Rail Baltic) and the general state of the state budget, which affects all of Estonia. An international project is mentioned (from Tallinn to Berlin), but there are no references to specific local or regional communities.
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2024-05-29
Broken promises

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is broad, encompassing national social and economic policy issues (pensions, budget, taxes) as well as the international context (European elections, NATO). There are no references to specific local or regional topics.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on national finance, the budget, and pension policy, as well as international comparisons (Putin, the Kremlin, the IMF). Regional or local focus is absent.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning events in care homes (No. 571)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is nationwide, addressing oversight issues within the social sector and care homes generally.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the collection of data on post-abortion complications (No. 550)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on the national level: the proceedings of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), the activities of the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the use of the state budget for funding NGOs. No specific regional or international topics are mentioned.
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2024-05-27
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing Estonian laws and government policy concerning the rights of unborn children.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively at the national level, concentrating on preserving the position of the Estonian nation-state and language. No regional or local emphasis has been indicated.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national security and legislation (voting rights). The international dimension is represented through issues related to immigration and Russia’s activities. The Narva tank is mentioned as an example of a local symbol, the removal of which was, in the speaker's estimation, merely a gesture designed to provoke anger.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is national (the crisis of Estonian democracy and legitimacy) and international, drawing comparisons with the e-voting experiences of Finland, Sweden, Russia, and Venezuela. There is no regional focus, although e-votes cast from under a mobile mast in Harju County are mentioned as an illustrative anomaly.
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2024-05-08
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The speaker utilizes regional examples (Türi, Võru, Saaremaa) mainly to illustrate the government’s propaganda efforts and the public mood. This regional focus serves as a tool for criticizing policy at the national level.
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2024-05-08
Election Promises and the Fulfillment of Agreements

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is both national (Estonian finance, immigration) and international, drawing comparisons with the economic success of Latvia, Finland, Sweden, and Germany in order to criticize the Estonian government's lack of success.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

Significant attention has been paid to Ida-Virumaa, where criticism is leveled at the delay of the promised 1.5-fold salary coefficient and the lack of quality housing for teachers. Specific municipalities like Tallinn and Narva are also highlighted due to the large teacher shortage, as well as the closure of Toila Gymnasium.
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

No data available
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2024-04-29
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on Estonia's demographic crisis and its severity compared to its immediate neighbors ("any other country in our immediate vicinity").
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is Europe-centric (ECB, the impact of green policy), but a specific regional impact on the Estonian economy is also highlighted. Separate emphasis is placed on the 1.5 billion euros paid to banks due to interest rate hikes, a massive sum that is being drained from the Estonian economy.
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2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's energy policy, the economic crisis, and the state budget deficit. Specifically, emphasis is placed on the necessity of continuing oil shale power generation and building a nuclear power plant to meet Estonia's fundamental needs.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. The discussion focuses exclusively on national legislative and electoral procedures.
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2024-04-16
Third Reading of the Draft Act (351 SE) concerning the Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other Acts (Termination of Universal Service and Ensuring Security of Supply)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-04-15
Inquiry concerning traffic management on national roads (No. 608)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing traffic management on state roads and major infrastructure investments (four-lane roads). Specific local or regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-04-04
Elections of the Riigikogu Board

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Strong emphasis is placed on the candidate's regional origin in Virumaa, using this as a symbol of strength of character and loyalty ("Viru blood does not tremble!"). This regional focus is tied directly to highlighting the candidate's personal qualities.
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2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act" (279 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is directed at the national level (the sustainability of the Estonian population) and international relations (the education of Ukrainian war refugees and the comprehensive assistance provided to them). Specific local or regional issues within Estonia are absent.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly at the national level, analyzing the Estonian legal system and the draft decision of the Riigikogu. International comparisons (Russia, Belarus, Venezuela, USA) are utilized in the context of political persecution to underscore the severity of the situation in Estonia.
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2024-04-02
Interpellation concerning the abuse of power by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) in connection with the unlawful suppression of freedom of speech and expression (No. 620)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national issues, addressing the activities of law enforcement agencies (PPA) and the guaranteeing of constitutional rights nationwide.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning men of mobilization age from Ukraine in Estonia (No. 619)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on international issues (the war in Ukraine and mobilization) and Estonia's national policy regarding them. There is no separate local or regional focus within Estonia, but emphasis is placed on comparison with countries bordering Ukraine.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Regarding Mass Immigration (No. 617)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Estonian population growth and the proportion of foreign-born residents) as well as on international comparisons (the Baltic states, Finland). Emphasis is placed on immigrants originating from third countries, including Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and countries in Asia and Africa.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation to the Government of the Republic concerning plans to increase immigration (No. 614)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy (GDP decline) and the impact of immigration policy on the state budget. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation concerning the consequences of reducing family benefits (No. 561)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker touches upon a regional topic in the context of closing small schools, which points to concerns about the viability of rural areas. The general focus, however, remains on national crises and the government's broad-based policies, such as the car tax and the demographic crisis.
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2024-04-01
Interpellation Concerning the Undermining of the State's Foundations (No. 523)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly national and international, centering on the survival of the Estonian people, the birth rate crisis, and referencing the practice of referendums in European countries. There are no references to specific local or regional projects or communities in Estonia.
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2024-03-20
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Riigikogu Election Act, the Local Government Council Election Act, and the European Parliament Election Act (292 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-03-18
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is purely governmental, concentrating on the legality of the operations of central law enforcement and oversight institutions (the Prosecutor's Office, the Courts, and the Ministry of Justice).
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2024-03-18
Interpellation concerning problems related to the restriction on official actions (No. 320)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national institutions and high-level government activity, and there is no reference to specific regional problems.
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2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The focus is entirely on national security and the international context (the war in Ukraine). There is no regional or local focus.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on issues concerning the birth rate of the Estonian people and the long-term survival of the nation. There are no references to specific regions, industries, or local projects.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the Value Added Tax on Foodstuffs and Medicines to 5 Percent" (272 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

It focuses on national economic problems (inflation, poverty) and the need to support domestic food production to ensure security and employment. It highlights the problem of border trade with Latvia, where Estonian residents buy groceries, fuel, and alcohol, which reduces Estonian tax revenue.
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2024-03-13
What was discussed with Macron

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is on international security issues (the war in Ukraine, Macron's initiative) and their direct impact on Estonia's national security. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect Estonia and keep our soldiers at home, rather than engaging in the military plans of foreign countries. We support aiding Ukraine financially and with weaponry, but not through direct military intervention.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The focus is strictly on matters of national security and governance, touching upon the activities of the prime minister and ministers, as well as the role of KAPO. There is no regional or international focus, even though the scandal in question has an international dimension.
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2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Organization Act (Bill 289 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The regional focus is centered on the local government level, using the closure of Metsküla school as an example to highlight the need for direct democracy when making crucial community decisions. The main emphasis is on empowering local communities.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is directed toward protecting residents in rural and remote areas, who are clearly being targeted by the car tax. It is emphasized that this tax specifically restricts the freedom of movement for people living in the countryside.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on Estonian national policy and its implementation within the international context (the war in Ukraine, Russia). Emphasis is placed on evaluating the joint sanctions policy of the European Union and Estonia, thus this involves a focus at both the international and national levels.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly state-level and national, centering on the fate of Estonians and the demographic situation in Estonia. It is emphasized that the government's actions are hitting families with children across the country the hardest.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is on Estonia's domestic energy sector and infrastructure, highlighting the negative consequences resulting from the liquidation of Narva's production capacity. International connections are also addressed, specifically questioning the priority of constructing the line toward Latvia (Sõrve) over the Finnish direction. Furthermore, planned lines for Saaremaa are mentioned.
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2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Local Government Council Election Act (290 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national security and international immigration, but the strategic importance of local government (KOV) through education, culture, and planning is also emphasized. It is mentioned that due to the high proportion of non-citizens, forces hostile to the indigenous population are in power in these municipalities. Reference is also made to Tallinn, Kohtla-Järve, and Kuressaare as places where the demographic picture has changed.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act (379 SE) on the Amendment of the Tax Information Exchange Act, the Taxation Procedure Act, and the Income Tax Act.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly international (the global economy, Brussels, the OECD, the USA) and its impact on Estonia's national sovereignty and the parliament’s right to make decisions. It is emphasized that the Estonian voter no longer has anything to complain about when the rules are dictated from outside. Local or regional issues are not addressed.
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2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is on the Ida-Viru region, mentioning children from Ida-Viru in the context of the economic downturn. This points to concerns about the socio-economic impact of the deliberate phasing out of the oil shale industry in that area.
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2024-03-05
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (Bill 356 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The specific regional focus is on Narva, where government decisions (the closure of the power units) have reduced Estonia's energy production capacity. The focus is also being expanded to the international level, criticizing the impact of biofuel production on the forests of the southern part of the Asian continent.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is rather on international social trends, which are illustrated by an example from London (traffic signs). There is no emphasis on local or national projects.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the impact of the motor vehicle tax (No. 610)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus remains at the national level, addressing Estonian tax policy and the defense of the nation-state. Specific regional projects or communities are not emphasized, although LaitseRallyPark and car collectors are mentioned as examples.
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2024-03-04
Inquiry Concerning the Taxation of Residential Land (No. 527)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing legislation concerning land tax that affects all residents of Estonia. Local municipalities are mentioned in the context where they might be granted the right to establish the tax exemption themselves, which points to a potential change in administrative organization.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the introduction of the vehicle tax (No. 304)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus covers references to Estonia’s major cities (Tallinn, Tartu, Narva) concerning air quality within the European context. A resident of Valga is also mentioned, used as an example to illustrate the low number of people supporting the tax.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on the national level, analyzing the general state of the Estonian economy and inflation within the European context. Comparisons are drawn with other European countries (the Nordics, Germany) to highlight the unusually severe nature of Estonia's situation.
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2024-02-21
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (166 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level and on legislation, specifically addressing the draft act amending the Local Government Council Election Act. Regional or local emphasis that would concern specific areas is not highlighted in the text.
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2024-02-21
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (286 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national economic issues (Estonian excise duties, VAT, and agricultural support) as well as the international level (the Latvian example, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy, and single market rules). Emphasis is placed on the situation of Estonian producers and workers.
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2024-02-21
A campaign spreading fear of war on the streets of Tallinn

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is on Tallinn, highlighting the Mustamäe district (where the image of a bombed house harms the refugee family living there) and the Old Town (the bas-relief of the deporting official). Although the theme is national, it is grounded in concrete local examples.
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2024-02-21
Russian Agents in Universities

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security and border control, especially concerning Russia and other Slavic countries that are sources of mass immigration. Specifically, the University of Tartu is mentioned as a cover for Russian intelligence activities in Estonia.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is primarily on the national level (the Estonian economy, the budget crisis) and the international level (the green transition, Brussels policy). The regional aspect becomes evident when analyzing the impact of taxes on cross-border trade with Latvia and Lithuania, as well as when the destruction of agriculture is mentioned.
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2024-02-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Special Labeling and Sale of Insects and Insect-Containing Foods and Products" (222 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on international and pan-European trends (the role of the European Commission, Bill Gates in Canada) that affect the Estonian market ("on the shelves in Estonian stores"). Asia is used as a historical point of reference. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (230 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is strongly domestic (the Estonian economy, the Estonian state budget, the Estonian people), but the international aspect is also emphasized, criticizing the outflow of profits collected from the Estonian people to Swedish and Danish bank owners.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Bill (217 SE) to Amend the Income Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is primarily on international aid (Ukraine’s combat capability and humanitarian assistance) and the national level (Estonian rule of law, parliamentary culture, and tax legislation). Specific local or regional issues in Estonia are not covered.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Prosecutor's Office Act and the Courts Act (167 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is primarily on national issues concerning the rule of law and political accountability in Estonia. Cases with international scope are also mentioned (such as Slava Ukraini and Russian crypto businessmen), but there is no specific emphasis on local or regional Estonian topics.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the overall state of the Estonian economy, tax policy, and the population's standard of living. International comparison is also utilized, highlighting Estonia's weak economic indicators within the European context.
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2024-02-07
Nordica Special Audit

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly national, centering on Estonian taxpayer money, the management of state-owned companies (Nordica, Estonian Air), and the work of the Riigikogu (Parliament) internal committees. There are no references to specific regional or international issues.
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2024-01-25
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act (124 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-01-24
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (111 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with nationwide excise policy that affects the price of gasoline at the pumps. There is no reference to specific regions, industries, or local communities.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the taxation of the populace through inflation (No. 317)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonia's overall economic situation and the Consumer Price Index. Data from Statistics Estonia is referenced, but specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national policy (the car tax), but the author uses a personal situation in Nõmme, Tallinn, as an example to demonstrate the inefficiency of public transport in daily life. It is emphasized that the tax will predominantly affect all Estonian residents, especially those who live outside major urban centers.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national transport links, particularly the four-lane highways connecting Tallinn to Tartu, Pärnu (Ikla), and Narva. Separate emphasis is placed on the importance of the Saaremaa bridge project, the plans for which the current government allegedly scrapped.
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2024-01-22
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national policy (Estonian apartment buildings, KredEx) and international directives (the European Union). Specific regional or local projects are not mentioned, although the broader impact of mandatory renovation on Estonian residents is emphasized.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 234 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

There is insufficient data.
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2024-01-17
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 233 SE).

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, centering on the purchasing power, livelihood, and the economy of the Estonian people as a whole. Specific regional or local issues are not being addressed.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (114 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

None. The focus is exclusively on national economic and tax policy.
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2024-01-17
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national border control and customs functions relating to the movement of goods across the border, but there is no specific regional focus. The discussion is directed at controlling the movement of international mail and correspondence.
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2024-01-17
Consistency of Threat Assessments and Defense Planning

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily on international and national security, analyzing Estonia's position within the broader geopolitical context. Specific foreign countries and alliances are mentioned, such as Finland, Sweden, NATO, Ukraine, and the Eastern Bloc countries (Russia, China, Iran, North Korea).
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2024-01-17
The Bronze Soldier

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is national and symbolic, centering on the monument located in central Tallinn (Tõnismägi/Defense Forces Cemetery). The removal of the Narva tank is also mentioned, which demonstrates a broader state interest in eliminating Soviet heritage throughout Estonia.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on the activities of investigative institutions at the national level and the international context concerning donations directed to Ukraine, the threads of which lead into Ukraine. Specific domestic cases and locations are also mentioned, such as Parvel Pruunsild's children's room and the case involving the Deputy Mayor of Tartu.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the capability to ensure internal security in the new situation where uncontrolled immigration has made the people of Estonia worried about their property and their lives (No. 536)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's internal security and border control in relation to international migration from Ukraine. It is emphasized that uncontrolled immigration has made Estonians concerned about their property and their lives. There is no local or regional focus.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry Regarding the Saaremaa Fixed Link (No. 278)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is on domestic infrastructure, emphasizing the need to develop internal roads and railways. There is also mention of the special planning initiative launched by the previous government, which suggests a link to the permanent connection project for Saaremaa.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on the national level (the threat of bankrupting the Estonian state) and international hubs (Riga, Berlin). Among specific Estonian locations, mention is made of the bogs of Pärnu County in connection with the construction of the route, and Valga railway station as an example of a structure that has remained unused.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is strictly on domestic issues, covering Estonia’s migration policy, salary issues within the education system, and the demographic crisis. Regional or international themes are absent, apart from rhetorical comparisons to Soviet and German propaganda.
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2024-01-15
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on national and international themes, covering Estonia's demographic future, birth rate, and the countries of origin for immigration (Slavic countries). A local event—the gathering at Town Hall Square—is utilized to illustrate the failure of the government's integration policy.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is heavily on national security (Estonia's defense capabilities, immigration) and international relations (the war in Ukraine, Russian aggression, and a comparison of the war economies of the West and the East). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
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2024-01-11
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation and social policy; there is no regional focus.
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2024-01-10
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (Bill 239 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Value-Added Tax Act (Bill 236 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, dealing with the change to the VAT rate, which constitutes a nationwide economic policy measure.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (149 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-01-10
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Approval of Amendments to Article 1 and Article 12, Subsection 1, of the Articles of Agreement of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (352 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is strongly international, centering on Africa as a corruption-prone destination where European funds are channeled. Geopolitical competition with China and Russia in Africa is also highlighted. Estonian interests are addressed within the context of the regional constituency, where Estonia is underrepresented compared to the Nordic countries.
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