By Months: Jaanus Karilaid

Total Months: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

12.2024

8 Speeches

The speaker focuses heavily on regional policy, bringing to light the issues facing Läänemaa and Hiiumaa. They criticize the government's inaction regarding the completion of the Haapsalu railway, a project that would require significant investment. They reserve their sharpest criticism for the national broadcaster's decision to eliminate the position of special correspondent for Läänemaa and Hiiumaa, viewing this as detrimental to the quality of regional information.
11.2024

11 Speeches

A strong regional focus is placed on local governments in peripheral areas, criticizing the cuts to the equalization fund and hobby education funding at a time when administrative costs are increasing. Concerns raised by the infrastructure association are also highlighted regarding the insufficient financing of road maintenance and development, which directly impacts the local living environment.
10.2024

5 Speeches

The regional focus is limited, mentioning a specific location in Tallinn (on Tartu Road, across from Stockmann) in connection with the removal of symbols of aggression. The remaining topics (economic policy, voting rights) are predominantly of national importance.
09.2024

5 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national issues (the Estonian economy, the quality of legislation, and the development of industry). Strong emphasis is also placed on international comparison, using Lithuania as an example of positive economic growth and citing the warnings of Lithuanian economic experts.
07.2024

6 Speeches

The focus is on national and international issues, particularly in the fields of economics and defense. It highlights the condition of Estonian roads compared to those in Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, and emphasizes the importance of the Tartu Peace Treaty and relations with the Russian Federation.
06.2024

1 Speeches

The focus is exclusively on national issues, such as the state budget deficit and problems related to social welfare and healthcare. There is no regional or local focus present in the speech.
05.2024

2 Speeches

The focus is entirely on national legislative matters and national security issues, including those concerning the Russian community and churches in Estonia.
04.2024

13 Speeches

The focus is at the national level, but a significant portion is dedicated to the position and well-being of local governments (LGs). The speaker criticizes the government's indifference toward LGs, stressing that the government's understanding is dictated solely by wealthy municipalities (Tallinn, Viimsi, Rae Rural Municipality).
03.2024

1 Speeches

The focus is strongly regional, centered on Hiiumaa County and its unique status as the only county that lacks a memorial to the War of Independence. The contribution and concerns of local citizens are highlighted.
02.2024

4 Speeches

There is no clear regional focus. Mentioned are issues concerning national infrastructure—the construction of football halls—as well as the broader economic environment and tax policy.
01.2024

3 Speeches

The focus is strictly on national topics, addressing the work of the Ministry of Justice and the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), along with the quality of nationwide legislation. Information regarding any regional or international focus is missing.