By Months: Madis Kallas
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
11.2025
8 Speeches
The focus is primarily on the national level (the implementation and funding of Estonian laws) and the international level (European Union discussions and examples of social media restrictions from other countries). The need for communication with local governments (cities and municipalities) is emphasized in the context of education funding.
10.2025
24 Speeches
The speaker has a strong regional focus, emphasizing the accessibility of nearby high schools (gymnasiums) and the regional aspects of the educational structure. Special attention is dedicated to analyzing the crisis situation in Saaremaa (specifically the Orissaare and Kuressaare Gymnasiums) and the disparities in Valga's exam results. Furthermore, the speaker supports the inclusion of local food producers in school procurement processes.
09.2025
32 Speeches
The regional focus is extremely strong, treating regional policy as people's daily lives, rather than just statistics. Specific attention is paid to educational inequality between rural and urban areas, the high cost of living on the islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa), problems with regional air traffic, and the accessibility of services in sparsely populated regions. He/She supports taking regional differences into account in legislation.
06.2025
24 Speeches
The regional focus is extremely strong, concentrating on reducing regional inequality and ensuring the availability of services outside major growth centers. Specific attention is paid to sparsely populated areas, Saaremaa (the gymnasium network), Tartu (air links, colleges), and the regional role of the airports in Pärnu, Kuressaare, and Kärdla.
05.2025
8 Speeches
The regional focus is extremely strong, centering on reducing regional inequality and curbing the marginalization of Central Estonia. Separate emphasis is placed on the need to maintain the vitality of the Vana-Vigala region, island residents (via ferry tickets and discounts), and rural areas. He criticizes the concentration of the population in Harju County and the negative consequences this has for both the regions people are leaving and the destination regions.
04.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker focuses heavily on regional issues, stressing that political decisions must not worsen the situation for people living further away from university towns. He emphasizes the role of culture and sports in sustaining life in every part of Estonia, especially in regions where businesses and institutions are disappearing. Separately, the difficulties faced by students moving from rural areas to Tallinn or Tartu in making ends meet are highlighted.
03.2025
2 Speeches
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02.2025
4 Speeches
The primary focus is on national legislative and international security issues. When addressing domestic social topics, he/she emphasizes regional inequality, underscoring the necessity of ensuring access to extracurricular activities for all children, particularly those in rural areas.