By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk

The text highlights the problems in rural areas, especially concerning the lack of public transport and the impact of the car tax. It mentions specific locations like Tapa and refers to the local government elections in Võru and Tartu. The focus is more on nationwide policy measures than on narrower regional issues.

Regional aspects are not directly covered, but the city of Tallinn is cited as an example regarding the brokering of waste collection services. The emphasis remains at the national level: EU requirements, the state budget, and nationwide waste management problems. Issues concerning sparsely populated areas are only mentioned in passing, in the context of local government obligations.

It emphasizes the problems facing rural areas and specifically mentions Võru County and Kastre Municipality. It highlights the differences between urban and rural regions, stressing the more difficult living conditions experienced by people in the countryside. It also points to the unique challenges faced by a border country compared to Central Europe.