By Months: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
25 Speeches
Regional references include Viljandi (alcohol excise duty discussion), Kopli fire station (Tallinn), the Rail Baltica project budget and figures; the focus is on both local and national issues. The overall focus is national, but regional examples are included to illustrate the impact on local services and infrastructure. These references indicate that the discussions touch on both local and national-level concerns.
11.2024
34 Speeches
National attention is the focus; it mentions both the state and local government levels (Tallinn, regional subsidies, municipal financing arrangements) as well as the potential of Rail Baltic joint projects through Western Estonia and other regional nuances. Key topics include the national budget, regional development, and the regional impacts of major projects.
10.2024
40 Speeches
The primary focus is at the national level (state budget and the powers of ministers), but it has noted the impact on rural and agricultural areas and the effects of cuts on families and various groups within society. More specific mention has been made of national borders or regional projects (roads, infrastructure) than of the more general impacts.
09.2024
20 Speeches
The initial focus is on investments in Tallinn and the Tallinn region (co-financing of Tallinn Hospital), followed by national issues (Toompea, the Riigikogu). Discussions focused on Tallinn and the involvement of local governments are under constant observation.
07.2024
3 Speeches
It emphasizes the importance of rural areas and the regional socio-economic consequences (road and road construction, school closures, the elimination of free public transport; the impact of land and tax policy). It focuses on the regional impact and notes how the bill and tax policy affect migration and living conditions in rural areas.
06.2024
39 Speeches
The central focus is at the national level, but strong reference is made to regional influences: the impact of increased land tax on residents and municipalities in rural areas, the situation of families living in Võru County, the differences between Tallinn and urbanized areas. Separate mention is made of the impacts of regional infrastructure and local taxes (land tax, parking conditions, public transport). Attention is paid to the differences arising at both the national and regional levels.
05.2024
65 Speeches
The focus is on local government funding, property tax, and domestic defense, and assessing their impact on citizens and families. Significant emphasis is placed on disparities between regions; tax policy changes create a large burden for smaller local governments, and attention is also focused on protecting the sanctity of the home and tax exemptions. Particular attention was given to Tallinn and Ida-Virumaa, as well as broader regional effectiveness.
04.2024
61 Speeches
Regions’ central focus: Tallinn (municipal government funding, teacher salaries in the context of Tallinn), Ida-Virumaa, rural areas, and the targeted use of local government funding. Significant regional examples concern the school system, the accessibility of transport in rural areas, and the role of local governments in funding.
03.2024
34 Speeches
Regional thinking centers on the mobility of rural areas, road infrastructure, and ensuring autonomous movement; it emphasizes that tax increases make life in the countryside more difficult. Tallinn's free public transport is mentioned for comparison, but the focus is primarily at the state level and protecting the social wellbeing of rural areas.
02.2024
14 Speeches
A large portion of the attention is directed towards regional impact: Ida-Virumaa and smaller towns, tourism-related businesses, and the local community. It highlights the vulnerability of the regional economy, the importance of preserving local jobs, and regional planning, and emphasizes that economic decisions must take regional interests into account.
01.2024
30 Speeches
Speaking with a strong regionalized context: with close attention paid to local governments, Tallinn, and rural schools; analyzes regional redistribution and its impact on budgets and investments. Uses examples from the Association of Cities and Municipalities’ analyses and asks for specific examples regarding supplementary funding.