By Plenary Sessions: Mait Klaassen
Total Sessions: 32
Fully Profiled: 32
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is distinctly national, centering on the overall landscape of the Estonian labor and workforce markets and the associated issues.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is very clear, concentrating on the insufficient investment in rural and sparsely populated areas compared to the two major centers. The speaker emphasizes the need to direct resources specifically to lagging regions in order to balance the distribution of population and investments.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly national and international, centered on the overall health of the Estonian economy and global financial trends (cryptocurrency). Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national nature conservation policy and issues related to private forests, which broadly impact rural areas and landowners. No specific regional focus has been highlighted.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national higher education policy and curriculum reform, and there are no references to specific regional or international topics.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed at a specific regional infrastructure project, the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm, which demonstrates an interest in local impacts and developments. The inquiry regarding restrictions on maritime areas expands the focus to coastal zones.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on the Russian-Estonian border areas, where the speaker previously served as a county governor. He emphasizes the specific problems of the border region, such as the purposes behind the movement of border crossers and massive rail freight traffic.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on issues related to rural areas and agriculture, specifically concerning damage caused by wildlife (to livestock and feed bales). This indicates a regional interest in protecting rural life and property.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national security and international coordination with neighboring countries that share common borders with Estonia. The resolution of cross-border security problems is being addressed.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Although the topic (predator damage) is related to rural areas, no specific region or local project is mentioned.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (Estonia's transition away from oil shale) and international obligations (reduction of CO2 emissions). Although oil shale mining, which is linked to Ida-Viru County, is covered, specific regions or local communities are not mentioned.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The direct focus is on national climate goals and legislation, but the topic being addressed directly concerns the oil shale industry of Northeastern Estonia and the companies operating there (e.g., VKG, Kiviõli Keemiatööstus, Heidelberg Materials Kunda AS). The objective is to prevent unnecessary investments by regional businesses.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national legislation and regulations (waste management, traffic register). There is no regional focus, apart from a reference to the role of local government units in handling end-of-life vehicles on municipal land.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is divided between national topics (the Estonian forest war, the education system) and international climate policy. Reference is also made to global phenomena, such as the change in the atmosphere in Southeast Asia during COVID-19.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on nationwide issues, particularly national planning and the preservation of valuable farmland. Emphasis is placed on the production capabilities of farmers—which represent a broad economic sector—rather than specific regions.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is national, addressing the nationwide problem concerning the traffic register and waste management, the goal of which is to clear cities of stationary derelict vehicles. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are absent, as this concerns a general amendment to administrative and environmental law.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Data is lacking.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The regional focus is strongly directed towards Ida-Viru County due to the restriction of oil shale mining and the need to ensure a just transition. There is mention of boosting the prosperity of Ida-Viru County, increasing added value, and reducing pollution through cleaner production methods. Reference is also made to the issue of expanding the Viru Keemia Grupp's Ojamaa mine.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly national, addressing systemic issues concerning the Estonian judicial system and the training of lawyers, issues which involve several universities.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on international topics (the Nordic Investment Bank, the international financial market, the Swedish experience) and the national level (the Estonian budget and government decisions). A specific local or regional focus is not mentioned.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level, addressing nationwide financial regulation and the fundamental rights of individuals. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is heavily national, centering on securing the workforce of Estonian veterinarians and ensuring food safety. International comparison is also important, particularly using Finland as an example, where Estonian graduates are highly regarded and where many leave to work. The Soviet-era admission process and its impact are also mentioned.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national socio-political issues and demography. Regional or local emphasis is lacking.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The focus is international and comparative, concentrating on other "forested Nordic countries" to assess Estonia's energy infrastructure solutions. There is no reference to a specific local region within Estonia.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is directed at internal migration within Estonia and identifying economically developing areas. This is crucial when planning the placement of educational institutions (study places) to ensure the relevance of investments.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly regional and local, addressing the structure of local governments and the participation rights of residents. The speaker refers to their previous work on the Tartu City Council and as a county governor, stressing the importance of the local level.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is directed at Läänemaa and the Paide area, which are being used as examples for analyzing the potential impact of aircraft emissions. The speaker stresses that the actual impact on these regions differs from the claims made by the presenter.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed toward the local level, specifically referencing the size of a particular municipality and its student catchment area. Emphasis is placed on addressing regional educational challenges in an area with a diverse population.