By Months: Lauri Laats
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
105 Speeches
It highlights a regional concern, focusing on the widening gap in local government revenues and the inadequacy of current regional policy (referencing studies by the Foresight Centre, Ida-Virumaa, Jõhvi, etc.). It stresses the necessity of ensuring sustainable regional development and the operational continuity of services; it also underscores the influence of local communities and businesses and the need to mitigate regional disparities.
11.2024
114 Speeches
Clearly focused on regional issues: the disappearance of services in rural areas, regional inequality (Harju County vs. Southeast Estonia), and the problems of the Hiiumaa, Jõhvi, Kiviõli, and Lüganuse regions. It emphasizes the preservation of state service centers and local services in the counties, as well as funding for roads and infrastructure for local municipalities. It analyzes regional solutions and regional development strategies and examines the impact on small regions.
10.2024
72 Speeches
The focus is heavily placed on regional and rural issues: county services, government service centers, the future of regional policy, and the taxes and expenditures that impact the regional economy. Significant attention is paid to the agencies relocated from Põlva and the underlying impact of Tartu Agro. Emphasis is also placed on the viability and transportation infrastructure of rural areas, as well as community needs (rural entrepreneurship, livestock farming, and the food industry).
09.2024
45 Speeches
Demand attention to regional inequality and focus on specific regional concerns (Southeast Estonia, Narva, rural areas). Separate regional challenges are highlighted, including public transport, regional policy, and the financing of the regional plan. An analysis of the disparities in regional economy and living standards is underway, emphasizing the theme of the “two Estonias.”
07.2024
4 Speeches
The regional impact and real local-level problems are highlighted: specifically, those concerning people living in the countryside, larger families, and people with disabilities. Reference is also made to South Estonia, Pärnu County, and the island regions, along with entrepreneurs' accounts regarding the factors influencing the economy of these areas.
06.2024
45 Speeches
The focus is primarily at the national level, but direct regional references pertain to Tallinn and its local governments (such as Pirita, Nõmme), specifically regarding the funding of their taxes and services. Regional impacts on local government financing and the living environment are also discussed.
05.2024
46 Speeches
The focus is primarily at the national level, but references to regional issues emerge: the linguistic transition of education in Sillamäe, and matters concerning the renovation of apartment associations, which involve regional investments and loan conditions across the counties. Reference is also made to regional differences in the housing stock and the role of local municipalities in the context of subsistence benefits and reconstruction projects.
04.2024
18 Speeches
The emphasis of regional attention is placed on development activities and infrastructure across Estonia: the construction of football halls from Rapla to Pärnu, etc., while leaving the projects in Narva, Viimsi, Kuressaare, Paide, and Rakvere pending; this focuses on regional sports development and, consequently, on regional economic activities and the involvement of local communities.
03.2024
16 Speeches
Within the national and international framework, Estonia focuses on broader economic and social policy; specific regional or region-based topics are not emphasized.
02.2024
10 Speeches
The regions are focusing on Narva and its heating and energy issues, Läänemaa, Allika village, and several other local municipalities. The text highlights the deficiencies in regional infrastructure financing and the disparity in the living conditions of local residents compared to those in Tallinn. Attention is also paid to discussing the regional effects resulting from the coalition's decision to end the universal service.
01.2024
6 Speeches
This encompasses both the national level and specific regional concerns: it emphasizes the necessity of renovating rural areas and apartment buildings dating from the post-Soviet era, alongside considering the interests of local communities. It mentions the need to involve representatives of local authorities and communities, and addresses specific regional solutions (variability in housing and energy costs).