By Agendas: Madis Kallas

Total Agendas: 72

Fully Profiled: 72

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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the minimum wage for cultural workers with higher education and the structure of ministries. Although debates held before the local government elections are mentioned, the central theme is the national wage policy.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level, centering on making the grocery basket for Estonian people more affordable and addressing the standpoints of umbrella organizations. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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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

The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide planning act and state administrative authorities (the Land and Spatial Planning Agency) as well as major energy projects (nuclear power plants, oil shale power plants).
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is directed toward broader national and social issues, addressing youth health across Estonia as a whole. No regional or local emphasis has been indicated.
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The regional focus is clearly directed at the disparity in service availability across Estonia, highlighting that the scales are tipped against rural areas. The speaker stresses that services are not equally accessible throughout Estonia, which is creating significant problems.
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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 regional focus is very clear, concentrating on supporting areas affected by population decline and aging. This is achieved through the redistribution of income tax from wealthier regions, which is directly aimed at improving the financing of local governments.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

It is noted that regional aspects in the structure of education have been overshadowed by the salary issue. The primary focus is on the impact of national policy on local governments (LGAs) regarding the funding of kindergarten teachers' salaries, emphasizing the LGAs' expectations for state support.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on the issues facing local governments and neighborhood high schools. The situation in Saaremaa is particularly emphasized, highlighting the schools in Orissaare and Kuressaare as the saviors in the crisis situation.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is directed toward the analysis of national educational standards and county-level disparities. Specifically, the case of Valga is highlighted as an extreme example that requires detailed investigation from the perspective of teacher qualifications.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the need to involve local food producers in the school meal procurement process and prioritize regional organic food. The goal is to support local production.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The regional focus is very strong, concentrating directly on the regional sector, public transport, and especially regional air traffic. The concern is linked to the decline in regional accessibility and passenger numbers, which highlights worries about connectivity in peripheral areas.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation ("based on Estonia's own practice") and the international level ("specifically, the European Union's requirements for handling new batteries and accumulators"). There is no reference to specific regional or local issues.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The regional focus is extremely strong and constitutes a central theme, highlighting the need to guarantee services and rights across every part of Estonia, to prevent people in more remote areas from feeling isolated or left to deal with their problems alone. Specific mention is made of the challenges rural areas face regarding the accessibility of education, healthcare, social protection, and legal aid. The speaker stresses that regions should not be pitted against one another.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, centering on the situation at Saaremaa and Orissaare Gymnasiums. Emphasis is placed on the unique characteristics of island communities and the necessity of preserving local educational opportunities to prevent young people from moving to the mainland.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The text highlights a strong regional focus, emphasizing the disparity between major cities (Tallinn, Tartu) and more remote areas or sparsely populated regions. It specifically points out how the lack of transportation prevents young people in rural areas from participating in extracurricular activities and competitions. It is also noted that the broadening definition of what constitutes a "local school" has begun to spread to other counties as well.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on educational inequality both across the rural-urban divide and within different cities and counties. Specific emphasis is also placed on the challenges arising from low population density in rural areas and the impact of teacher salary levels in Ida-Virumaa. The objective is to ensure the highest possible remuneration for teachers in every region of Estonia.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The focus is clearly national, emphasizing the scale and impact of the consumer loan problem on tens of thousands of people in Estonia.
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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 strictly on national topics, addressing the Ministry of Defence's budget and parliamentary oversight of national defence expenditures. International or regional focus is not mentioned.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the impact of foreign labor on the Estonian economy and education system as a whole. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is extremely strong, concentrating on the issues facing rural life, particularly those affecting the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Emphasis is placed on the specific impact that transportation costs and the high cost of living have on these island communities.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on international comparisons and adopting practices in Estonia. The speaker is looking for countries whose experience could help Estonia move forward with the process.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on alleviating educational inequality in sparsely populated areas and regions distant from major growth centers. Separate emphasis is placed on the viability of small rural schools and the wage disparities observed in Harju County and Ida-Viru County, pointing to the necessity of implementing specific regional measures.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is distinctly national, centering on the harm inflicted upon the Estonian people and identifying the responsible ministries.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus is evident, which highlights the disparity between Tallinn and smaller or more remote schools. The speaker points out the risk that new regulations, viewed from Tallinn, could negatively impact more distant schools, where the proportion of unqualified teachers is higher.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation (specifically, the Employment Contracts Act) and international comparison, highlighting the Nordic countries' example in upholding workers' rights as the direction Estonia should be moving toward.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker heavily emphasizes regional policy aspects, stressing the importance of the location and physical coverage of courts across the whole of Estonia. He/She argues that issues concerning the regional perspective are the responsibility of politicians and expresses doubt that judges are capable of adequately ensuring these aspects.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly national, addressing issues that affect thousands of sports clubs and sports schools across Estonia. The Estonian Olympic Committee and hundreds of sports clubs are mentioned as key national stakeholders.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary focus is on internal regional inequality within Estonia, highlighting the excessive concentration of services and jobs in Harju County and Tallinn, and the internal migration of 131,000 people. The objective is to achieve a "regionally politically more balanced Estonia" by supporting all 78 local governments.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Insufficient data
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-06-04
The coping of Estonian people

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, centered broadly on the Estonian people's ability to cope and manage their well-being. The Prime Minister's movement across Estonia is mentioned, suggesting issues of national scope. There is no regional or local emphasis in the speech.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the South Estonia region and specifically naming the airports of Tartu, Pärnu, Kuressaare, and Kärdla. The speaker stresses that these airports fulfill an important "regional aspect."
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is strictly national, addressing a widespread social issue (the security of care homes) and the actions taken by state institutions (the ministry and the prosecutor's office). Specific regional or local interests are not highlighted.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is heavily regional, centering on the issues within Saaremaa's education network and the negotiations between local governments. Special emphasis is placed on the future of Orissaare Gymnasium and the concerns of the local community.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The role of local authorities in setting criteria and distributing grants—in addition to the national wage subsidy—is emphasized, highlighting the importance of decentralized implementation.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is clearly regional, which is evident in the interest shown toward the activities of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. Of particular importance is the funding of public transport, which is directly linked to local services and regional mobility.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The regional focus is directed toward international best practices, highlighting the necessity of analyzing renewable energy development models in Finland and Lithuania. The objective is to identify solutions suitable for Estonia based on the experience of foreign countries, thereby improving national processes.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is clearly international, concentrating on different European models for forest protection. National environmental policy and its impact on citizens in Estonia are also addressed.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is national, addressing the security of public spaces and the implementation of the Weapons Act more broadly. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the transportation concerns of residents of the Estonian islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, and other islands). The importance of the permanent resident subsidy is emphasized, as is the difficulty of travel due to breakdowns or high winds.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional and local, centering on maintaining the viability of the Vana-Vigala settlement unit and the surrounding area in Central Estonia. Emphasis is placed on the need for year-round habitation in rural areas, contrasting this trend with the concentration of the population in Harju County and the resulting problems.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is clearly highlighted, stressing the difficult situation of students originating from rural areas and smaller counties who are forced to relocate to study in Tallinn or Tartu. This brings to light regional inequality in the context of access to education and subsistence.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is strong, emphasizing the role of culture and sport in sustaining life in every part of Estonia. Particular attention is paid to more distant regions, where choirs, community museums, and traditional events remain even when businesses disappear.
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is aimed at residents in areas further removed from universities, particularly those whose livelihood and access to education would be negatively affected by the proposed changes. Emphasis is placed on poor transport links and the lack of accommodation in university towns, thereby highlighting regional inequality.
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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

Not enough data
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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 at the national level (specifically, amending the constitution), but it directly impacts local governments and municipal council elections in Estonia. This issue is closely tied to the context of international security and the war in Ukraine.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is primarily national (the Estonian state, Estonian athletes) and international (the war in Europe, the international arena). Regional attention is directed towards the inequality in access to extracurricular education, which generally disadvantages children in rural areas.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus, concentrating on comparing Estonian legislation with the practices of neighboring countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Sweden) concerning critical infrastructure protection. The focus is maintained at the international/regional security and legislative level.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus on Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the decades of environmental burden this region has endured to supply electricity to the rest of Estonia. S2 is focused on improving local engagement within municipalities, ensuring that public meetings are held closer to the development area.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is clear, emphasizing the positive impact of digital solutions on regional policy, as they enable services to be offered across the whole of Estonia. Specifically, the availability of services in South Estonia, Tallinn, and Saaremaa is highlighted as an example.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The text emphasizes representation across the whole of Estonia ("as representatives of the whole of Estonia"). They promise that the new jobs being created will provide support to Estonian entrepreneurs in every region of the country, highlighting a nationwide, rather than a narrowly local, focus.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily on regional policy and preserving rural life, emphasizing the necessity of moving state governance out of Tallinn and Tartu. Specific mention is made of the rapid growth in the immediate vicinities of Tallinn and Tartu (Saue, Rae, Viimsi, Kambja) and the low population density of Hiiumaa. It is stressed that the state must maintain a presence in every part of Estonia, rather than confining itself to just a few major cities.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient information
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2024-11-19
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is very strong, underscoring the necessity of planning the living environment holistically in both urban and rural areas. The establishment of MaRu is viewed as a crucial regional policy instrument designed to prevent urban sprawl and ensure a more balanced distribution of the population. Specific attention is being paid to supporting 79 local municipalities in developing their competence in the fields of planning and construction.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A clear regional focus is directed toward supporting local governments (LGs), particularly in smaller regions. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of filling the void created by the inability of local governments to hire architects, planners, or municipal/town artists.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The strong regional focus is placed on local governments and their financial autonomy. It is emphasized that the authority to decide on land tax matters must be granted to the local level, not the central government, indicating support for local flexibility.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly national, addressing the foundational document governing sports management in the Republic of Estonia and the development of clean sport within Estonia. Reference is also made to the international context, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the regulations set by international sports organizations.
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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 on national internal security and the international threat (the Russian regime) affecting Estonian citizens. There is also mention of pro-Estonian citizens crossing the border, which underscores the significance of the international context.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly at the national level, centering on the operational structure of the Estonian legal system and its courts. There are no references to local or international matters.
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2024-09-25
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation and comparing it with the practices of European Union member states concerning the availability of property data. It is noted that in most EU countries, property data cannot be searched using a person's name and personal identification code, making Estonia's digital development unique in this respect.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is intensely regional, highlighting the economic and social divide between Harju County and other regions of Estonia. The primary objective is the decentralization of state jobs and balancing regional development outside of Tallinn.
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2024-07-29
Third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on areas with shrinking and aging populations and the need to mitigate their loss of tax revenue. The speaker uses examples of village stores and schools to illustrate how life is fading away in rural areas outside of the summer season. He emphasizes that most members of the Riigikogu come from rural areas and return there.
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2024-06-14
First Reading of the Draft Act (457 SE) on the Amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (Reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The regional focus is heavily centered on local municipalities, stressing the importance of providing them with robust partnership and expertise. It is noted that MaRu is required to assist 79 local governments, which frequently lack necessary field specialists (such as architects and lawyers). The objective is to enhance the living environment in both rural and urban settings.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is a strong focus on the local level, emphasizing the trustworthiness and capacity of all 79 Estonian local governments to make decisions that are significantly closer to the people than decisions made in Toompea. This specifically refers to local citizens, entrepreneurs, farmers, and foresters.
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2024-06-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary focus is on national legislation, but the discussions also addressed regional issues, requesting more specific data concerning various regions. Special emphasis was placed on the draft bill's impact on the funding model for local municipalities.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

A strong regional focus is placed on the role of local governments (LGU) and their greater involvement in resolving crises. The speaker emphasizes the need for specific forms of meetings or engagement, particularly from the perspective of the LGUs.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is international, covering the Nordic and Baltic countries, but it emphasizes monitoring internal regional inequality when making investments.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is heavily regional, stressing that decisions shouldn't be dictated by Toompea or Tallinn; instead, local councils should be empowered to make their own decisions. Specific regions mentioned include Võrumaa, Mulgimaa, Viljandimaa, Saaremaa, and Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the critical need to reduce regional inequality.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is a strong focus on regional development, highlighting the necessity of analyzing best practices for supporting entrepreneurship—drawn from both immediate and distant regions—specifically through a regional lens.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is directed towards the Saaremaa municipality, citing the reorganization of the Sõmera special care facility as an example, followed by a request for similar examples across Estonia.
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2024-05-08
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Finance on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" (including an overview of public service development trends in 2022 and 2023)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The regional focus is particularly strong, stressing the necessity of directing EU funds and government work outside Harju County, which receives a disproportionately large share of support (over 70%). There is a demand to ensure state presence in every county and to reduce salary disparities within local governments to facilitate the recruitment of officials in more remote areas. The role of government centers as unified service centers is also highlighted.
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