By Agendas: Yoko Alender

The focus is on national legislative amendments concerning the subsurface and the management of state assets. Local interests are indirectly affected, emphasizing the need to preserve the ability of local residents to intervene through the planning and building permits for areas with mining permits.

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The regional focus is directed towards streamlining national legislation and broader European Union policy, particularly concerning the Critical Raw Materials Regulation. It is important to reduce dependence on China in battery manufacturing and raw material sourcing. Local or sub-regional issues are absent.

Data is scarce.

Specific regional environmental problems are emphasized, citing the Uikala landfill's 11 burning incidents this year, which indicates concern over disruptions in the Ida-Virumaa region. Additionally, the need for clear guidelines is stressed for both densely and sparsely populated areas, acknowledging the necessity of considering regional differences.

The focus is on national legislation (the Radiation Act), but the speaker positively emphasizes Estonia's small size as an advantage for quickly bringing together experts and finding solutions.

The focus is directed towards Estonian domestic energy projects and local communities. Specifically mentioned are the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm and the associated noise study. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the local benefit mechanism (€3,000–€6,000 annually) and the significant role local municipalities (KOV) play in planning, as well as the administrative burden that would accompany expanding the impact zone.

There is not enough data.

The regional focus is primarily national, concentrating on the implementation of the "Eesti 2035" strategy. A specific regional example is highlighted by the application of the local benefit instrument in Saarde, where families living near wind turbines receive 3,000 euros in annual compensation.

The focus is both national and international, addressing Estonian forest policy, constitutional principles of nature conservation, and the European Union infringement procedure. Attention is directed toward private forest owners and forest habitats, but without specific regional emphasis.

It focuses on national policy (the Hunting Act, the national animal) and the international context, highlighting Estonia as a model in Europe for cooperation with hunters. There is no specific local or regional focus.

The regional focus is strongly aimed at cooperation between the Baltic states and Continental Europe on grid synchronization, mentioning a €1.6 billion investment for strengthening the networks. Domestically, attention is being focused on Ida-Viru County, a region where the historical production of oil shale electricity has caused environmental and health damage.

The focus is on Estonia's national energy security and regional cooperation among the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) in strengthening electricity grids. Significant emphasis is also placed on the international aspect, specifically synchronization with the Continental European frequency area and achieving independence from Russia and Belarus.

The focus is on promoting spatial development and the management of the living environment at the national level, which impacts the country's overall competitiveness. The role of the new authority as a center of expertise and a partner for local municipalities is highlighted.

The focus is wide-ranging, encompassing Estonia's national energy security and economic competitiveness, as well as the development of energy in Europe and globally. Meetings with people across Estonia are mentioned, which demonstrates a wide national scope, but there is no specific emphasis on local government or region.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and the attraction of new industries to Estonia. Specific regional priorities are absent.

The primary focus is on the national (Estonian energy, GDP) and European Union levels (intra-European networks and ending dependence on third countries). However, a specific regional example from Western Estonia regarding a new solar and wind farm is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of local benefit in renewable energy projects.