By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller
Total Sessions: 141
Fully Profiled: 141
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on international topics (the EU budget), but this is directly related to Estonia's regional issues, especially the decrease in support for rural areas and agriculture. The danger to food security and the potential outflow of residents from rural areas is highlighted if engaging in agriculture becomes secondary.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national legislation (the state budget, the Planning Act), but it carries a strong regional impact, particularly concerning county planning documents and the construction of wind farms. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local residents having access to these planning documents and the selection of the location for the public exhibition.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is exclusively on the national level, central government budget issues, and the financial position of the general government sector.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is strongly regional, highlighting the issues faced by rural areas, peripheral regions, and coastal villages, in contrast to the concentration of the population in Harju and Tartu counties. Special attention is drawn to the importance of fishing along Lake Peipus, Lake Võrtsjärv, and the Baltic Sea, criticizing the exclusion of these areas from the development strategy. A demand is made for regional balance.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national security and international operations, referencing allied cooperation and the movement routes of ships originating from Greece and the Danish straits. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating Estonia's own capabilities. Local or regional focus is absent.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient information
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker is focusing heavily on regional issues, specifically highlighting land tax questions in the merging municipalities of Jõhvi and Toila. Furthermore, the concerns of agricultural producers in North Estonia (Kunda, Viru-Nigula) regarding red deer are being emphasized, citing local media reports.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Both international relations (diplomatic issues involving US and Lithuanian ministers) and the local level are addressed. It is emphasized that the new law effectively renders the updating of emergency response plans—which local governments (LGUs) developed based on the guidelines provided by the Rescue Board—a completely futile effort.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The regional focus is clearly aimed at the Nursipalu community and protecting their rights against the government's rushed decisions. The speaker defends the "defenders of their home area," emphasizing the importance of local communities within the context of national policy.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed towards national agricultural policy and Estonia's primary sector, particularly beekeepers and honey production. The need to protect Estonian honey from imported fake honey is emphasized, which points to the high value placed on local production.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, highlighting issues related to the revenue base of local municipalities and general rural problems. Specific concerns are also emphasized regarding Ida-Virumaa (citing the Jõhvi courthouse as a symbol of the region) and Lääne-Virumaa (specifically mentioning the migrating red deer near Kunda and Viru-Nigula).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
There is a strong regional focus on the Baltic states, where Estonia is constantly compared to Latvia and Lithuania, both of whom have significantly climbed the competitiveness rankings. The objective is to restore Estonia's position as the economic flagship of the Baltic states, both in terms of competitiveness and the well-being of its people.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is on local governments (LOs) and their financial and administrative burden, stressing that the state is effectively pushing its obligations onto the LOs. Specific problems concerning the management of apartment associations and cemeteries are also highlighted.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is briefly mentioned through Kohtla-Järve 1st Secondary School, which ties into a personal memory concerning the theme of responsibility. The political focus, however, is distinctly national, addressing corruption and the abuse of power at the level of the Estonian people and the state.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is primarily on national issues and the general well-being of the Estonian people. The regional emphasis is evident in highlighting the needs of people living in rural areas, for whom a car is a necessity and who will be directly affected by the car tax.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The regional focus is directed towards the eastern border (from Luhamaa to Narva) and rural areas, emphasizing their role in ensuring national security. The capability of the border guard is specifically analyzed using the Narva River as an example.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed towards national issues (energy, Estonian statistics, legislative changes) and international topics (European Union agreements, CO2 quotas). There is mention of the share of Estonian oil shale in energy production and the involvement of neighbors in security matters. Specific regional or local problems are absent.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on national legal and social issues stemming from specific cases in Estonia (Tabasalu Pihlakodu). Furthermore, we address the national scandal related to international aid (Slava Ukraini), concerning funds stolen from the Estonian people.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus, which is manifested in concern over the closure of regional courthouses due to the reduction of budgetary resources. The speaker stresses that the reform provides a mechanism for moving the decision-making level away from the regions. This regional concern is amplified by drawing a parallel with the closure of small rural schools.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide social care reform and the operations of the Social Insurance Board.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no regional focus; attention is directed entirely toward national economic and tax policy, the functioning of entrepreneurship, and issues concerning contributions to the Estonian state and security. All subjects addressed are of nationwide significance.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national-level strategic investment (wind farms) and the government's financial strategy. There is no specific regional focus.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly regional and domestic, emphasizing the viability of Ida-Virumaa (the speaker’s electoral district) and Southeast Estonia. The speaker stresses the vital importance of supporting border regions for Estonia’s security and calls for all regions to be treated as "one Estonia."
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (Estonia) and the international level, centering on the proposal to secure a derogation from the European Union concerning CO2 quota trading. Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national socio-political and legal issues, such as tax policy and the safety of nursing homes across Estonia as a whole. Specific regions or local problems are not included.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is aimed at revitalizing rural life and supporting small businesses in rural areas by implementing a 5% VAT, allowing them to sell their food openly. Emphasis is placed on building confidence among domestic producers and linking support for rural areas directly to national security.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily regional, emphasizing the rapid deterioration of the socio-economic situation in Ida-Virumaa should the oil shale industry be eliminated. Warnings are issued that phasing out oil shale will negatively impact this region specifically, while simultaneously reducing the state's tax revenue.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on the national level (the ministry's administrative area and appointments within the justice system) and the international level (restoring trust related to aid for Ukraine).
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly regional, highlighting the areas most damaged by cormorants, such as the Pärnu County region of the Gulf of Riga, Väinameri, and Lake Võrtsjärv. Emphasis is placed on the interests of coastal fishermen, recreational anglers, and waterside businesses whose livelihoods are directly threatened.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national issues pertaining to identity verification and documentation across the entire country. Regional or international topics are not addressed.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily on international comparison, requiring information on the status of the transposition of the EU directive in neighboring countries. Specific emphasis is placed on the experiences of Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden, and inquiries are made regarding their results in economic revitalization.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national regulations (essential services, frequency band coverage in Estonia) and international obligations (compliance with sanctions in trade related to Russia). Mention is made of equipment located abroad that ensures radio frequencies reach Estonia. There is no specific local or regional focus.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on national energy policy, concentrating on nationwide investments in high-voltage transmission lines and consumer demand. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the international level (UN) and regional comparison, highlighting the similar status of Estonia and Latvia as states not party to the convention. Separately, an inquiry is made regarding Latvia's steps toward acceding to the Optional Protocol.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national legislation (the Aliens Act, the financing of political parties) and domestic political issues.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national (birth rate, the organization of education, media security) and international (the example of Hungary, Russian citizens). Regional or local topics are absent.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. The focus is at the national level (state finance, energy policy).
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The focus is divided between national (energy security, defense capability) and international (military aid to Ukraine, analysis of Russian-language media) topics. Specific local or regional projects are absent.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The address opens with a regional focus on Narva, highlighting its pro-Estonian sentiment and the presence of the Estonian flag on February 24th. The rest of the speech shifts to the national level (constitutional amendment) and international relations (EU citizens, aggressor states).
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on nationwide social and education policy issues, such as children's mobility, school curricula, and national funding for coaches. There is no reference to a specific regional focus, concentrating instead on national systems and funding.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is clearly directed at the Narva River border area, emphasizing the unique characteristics of this region and the necessity of ensuring the border's visibility. Attention is paid to local activities, such as fishing, which are directly linked to the demarcation of the state border.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the benefit of the Estonian people) and on international comparison, citing Germany and Denmark in the context of wind energy costs. A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus centers on Ida-Virumaa, which is mentioned in connection with statistics concerning children's life expectancy. The speaker utilizes this example to underscore the hypocrisy of the government's reasoning, noting that the area's social problems have not been sufficiently investigated to warrant the justification of wind farms.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national regulation (Estonian laws) and the international context (European Economic Area). Specific regional interests are absent; emphasis is placed on national sectors such as agriculture, construction, and taxi services.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
It focuses on national tax policy and the livelihood of people across the entire country. To support the argument, an international comparison is used, drawing parallels with the prime ministers and tax systems of other countries.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus was highlighted in the context of Ida-Virumaa, where the Labor Inspectorate’s inspection list included 175 companies, three of which were agricultural enterprises. This demonstrates an awareness of the impact regulations have on specific regions.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level and the transparency of governance in Estonia, addressing the compensation of high-ranking state officials (ministers, the Chancellor of Justice, the Prosecutor General).
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exceptionally strong in Ida-Virumaa and the border region (Jõhvi, Narva, Rakvere). Jõhvi is highlighted as the county center where key institutions and transport links (bus station, railway station) are concentrated. The importance of the state's presence is emphasized in this border region, which is located 50 kilometers from the aggressor state.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient information.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national-level implementation of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy and its impact on Estonian agricultural producers. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the emphasis is on cross-sectoral regulation.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is extremely strong and central, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining a courthouse presence in the regions, particularly in Southern Estonia and Eastern Estonia. For the speaker, adherence to the principle of regionality is the primary criterion for evaluating policy.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker has a strong regional focus, highlighting the sensitivity and critical importance of the Ida-Viru County area. They directly connect the changes to the Subsoil Act with jobs related to oil shale mining and processing in that region, warning that social issues will arise if local business is harmed.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The regional focus is heavily directed toward Estonia's eastern border and the nearby Aidu wind farm, highlighting the security and sensitivity of the border region. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the deterioration of the living environment and health of residents in the sparsely populated border areas, which is linked to the installation of the wind turbines.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly emphasizes the regional political consequences, warning against the effective depopulation and extinction of these regions. They cite the threatened closure of the Hiiumaa Vocational School and the Vana-Vigala School as examples, noting that 44 municipalities have been forced into a position where they must close their upper secondary school sections.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly regional, centering on the fate of Tartu Agro’s lands and the continuation of agricultural production near the city of Tartu. Emphasis is also placed on the potential social tensions in the region resulting from the alienation of these lands.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker has a strong regional focus, emphasizing that transferring the Land and Spatial Planning Agency under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM) strips the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture of the power to implement regional changes. The discussion centers on land-related issues like spatial planning and land improvement, which are crucial for rural life and regional policy.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The text describes someone with a very strong focus on regional policy and the issues facing rural areas, having been elected from Ida-Viru County himself. He stresses that the proposed car tax will restrict freedom of movement and reduce access to healthcare in rural areas. He also criticizes the closure of state institutions (such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund and courthouses) and the expansion of nature reserves, which leaves local governments without compensation for land tax revenue.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker has a very strong regional focus, emphasizing that the activities of the Land and Space Agency are regional and affect the whole of Estonia, not just cities or urban settlements. He highlights specific regional concerns, such as the cessation of oil shale mining in Ida-Virumaa, and links the administrative reform to the reduction of regional policy levers.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the situation of working people in Estonia) and on international comparison with other European Union countries concerning public holidays. Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is split between domestic economic issues (regional inequality) and international politics. In foreign policy, emphasis is placed on the need to review the stance concerning the UN Secretary-General's participation in a meeting in the aggressor state (Kazan) and his subsequent absence from the meeting convened by Ukraine in Switzerland.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The regional focus is directed towards major international projects (such as Rail Baltic) that encompass the entire Baltic region, though there is a clear demand that Estonia's specific financial contribution be detailed. The local level is indirectly affected by criticism regarding the closure of courthouses, which points to concerns about the accessibility of justice.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the necessity of the state's presence in border counties such as Ida-Virumaa, Võru, and Põlva. Specific attention is drawn to the threat of closing the Jõhvi courthouse, the loss of service points in Kiviõli and Sillamäe, and the closure of educational institutions in rural areas. He/She stresses that the state should be relocating institutions out of Tallinn, rather than removing them from the regions.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and international issues, covering Estonian security, the protection of the constitution, and the influence of international conventions. Specific regional references (Lihula, Sinimäed) have been utilized to illustrate the government's failures in managing security and symbolism.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing tax issues concerning the Estonian population and individuals. There is no regional or international emphasis.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed toward both national issues (Estonia's economic recession, the state of prisons) and the international context. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of the recovery of Scandinavian and other European markets for the Estonian economy, as well as prison cooperation with the Netherlands and Sweden.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national topics, especially national defense (clarity regarding the financing of the Defense League) and the nationwide infrastructure project (Rail Baltic). The speaker addresses budget and security issues of national importance.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The regional focus is heavily concentrated on the eastern border and the adjacent areas (Sinimäed, 20 km from Narva). It is stressed that the police operation occurred in a strategically sensitive region, in close proximity to an unfriendly neighbor.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is very strong, emphasizing the vulnerability of rural areas regarding healthcare accessibility and criticizing administrative decisions that hinder regional development. Support is given to relocating state institutions (e.g., the Land Board) further away from Tallinn in order to revitalize rural life and improve regional development.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
A very strong regional focus on Ida-Virumaa (Toila municipality, Jõhvi, Narva), emphasizing the necessity of improving the local internet connectivity and road infrastructure there. It is stressed that the Narva corridor is crucial for developing entrepreneurship (the construction of a large factory) and for mitigating dangerous traffic situations.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, local municipalities, and Ida-Viru County. There is criticism regarding the ineffective implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) in Ida-Viru County, particularly the exclusion of farmers and the large sums directed towards soft measures. It is also emphasized that transporting organic food to Ida-Viru County creates an environmental footprint.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national tax regulations and the alignment of legislation with European Union thresholds (Value Added Tax). Agriculture is mentioned in the context of land acquisition, but a clear regional emphasis is lacking.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international relations and diplomatic protocol (Estonian embassies in Europe, the example of Germany). Regional focus within Estonia is absent.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national legislation, but emphasis is placed on the role of local municipalities (KOV) in conducting crisis management risk analyses and their need for data provided by the government. Furthermore, the impact of national digital solutions on ordinary citizens across Estonia is also addressed.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is connected to the locations of specific events in Estonia, such as the Narva River, Lihula, and Sinimäed. The themes being addressed, however, are issues of national security, border management, and historical memory.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is directed at the oil shale region, emphasizing the personal connection and socio-economic impact on local employees. Furthermore, the standardization of kindergarten fees is viewed as a regional policy measure, aimed at balancing the situation in peripheral counties compared to major centers.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker focuses heavily on regional problems, emphasizing the reduction of educational opportunities in rural areas through the closure of local schools and the removal of educational services. The emphasis is on curtailing the educational path available to local communities and people living in rural areas.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is on national security and the historical eastern border, raising questions about the fate and location of Ivangorod (Jaanilinn) along the line established by the Treaty of Tartu. Emphasis is also placed on clearing the Estonian streetscape of its Soviet heritage.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The emphasis is placed on national-level tax policy and the economic recession, along with the European context (Estonia is the only country without a motor vehicle tax). While there is mention of giving local municipalities the option to raise land tax, a specific regional focus is missing.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is purely national, centering on the impact of tax policy on the Estonian populace and military personnel, and ensuring food security nationwide.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus lies on national legislative matters, such as guaranteeing constitutional compliance and tax policy. International comparison (specifically European countries) is employed to critique Estonia's political choices, yet there is no focus on specific regional issues.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The regional focus is on rural areas and landowners, emphasizing the negative impact of the rising land tax on the agricultural sector and food security. Mention is made of the protest staged by landowners, foresters, and farmers, and their specific concerns. More generally, the discussion also addresses national services (ID cards) and their effect on all residents.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national economic issues (the Estonian economy) and international relations (Ukraine's accession to the EU). There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and regions situated further away from Tallinn and the "golden ring." It is emphasized that the car tax will specifically worsen the situation for these residents, as a private vehicle is often the only means of transport available for commuting to work.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international and security topics that concern both Estonia and the immediate region. Hybrid attacks in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are mentioned, as well as Georgia's relations with Estonia. The Prime Minister's visit to Spain and the global Bilderberg meeting are also central.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level, addressing the situation of Estonian pensioners and the government's tax policy. International comparison is also used, highlighting the position of Estonian pensioners as the poorest pensioners in the European Union.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national ethical issues, the anti-corruption law, and political action at the European Union level concerning platform companies. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is national, but with a strong emphasis on rural areas and agriculture, highlighting the impact of land tax on farmers, the rise in rental prices, and food security. Local government (KOV) budgets and the growth of their obligations are also mentioned.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
A strong regional focus is directed towards Ida-Virumaa, addressing issues concerning the Narva River (border security) and the Uikala landfill fire. The geographical context ("50 kilometers towards Tallinn") is also mentioned, emphasizing the scope of these local crises.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national tax issues and social policy, especially the livelihood of pensioners. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus highlights the financial difficulties of apartment associations in Ida-Viru County when undertaking renovations, emphasizing that the existing support schemes are simply beyond their means. Furthermore, the absence of crucial domestic road construction projects (such as Via Baltica and the Tallinn–Narva route) is highlighted as a major infrastructure gap.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
A strong regional focus is placed on Ida-Virumaa due to the implementation of the Just Transition Fund and the need to broaden the applicant pool for large, medium, and small projects. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the financial sustainability of local governments (LGUs), especially concerning the maintenance of small schools and budget cuts (amounting to approximately 27 million).
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on protecting the interests of rural residents, stressing that new rules (e.g., the 30-minute walking requirement) knowingly discriminate against families living further away from population centers. The speaker demands a clear strategy from local governments for ensuring the availability of kindergarten places in rural areas.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security and police operations, specifically addressing widespread phone scams that are targeting the elderly nationwide. There is also mention of a potential link to intelligence services, suggesting an international or transnational threat.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Strong regional focus is placed on educational issues, especially in Ida-Virumaa (enhanced support for teachers) and Western Estonia (Metsküla School). The Toila and Iisaku gymnasiums are specifically mentioned, emphasizing the concerns of local communities in the context of the school network reform.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (the state budget, public health), but it also includes a specific regional economic concern related to Latvia and the movement of cross-border trade following earlier tax hikes. Furthermore, concern is highlighted regarding the taxation of local small-scale producers and farm producers.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The regional focus is indirect, referencing the Viru County Court’s opinion on the impact of raising fine rates on the courts’ workload. The overall focus, however, is on national laws and their implementation.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is divided between national social issues (Estonian abortion statistics) and international/European Union financial and regulatory policy. In the international context, specific countries such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany are mentioned in connection with central bank voting. There is no local or regional focus.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus, sharply criticizing the centralizing effect of the public library reform on county centers and the resulting loss of jobs. The importance of the work carried out by local government council members is also emphasized, and questions are raised regarding the government’s priorities when funding regional sports facilities.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The regional focus is aimed at supporting local governments in funding road maintenance, with particular emphasis placed on the condition of roads of local importance. Specific examples and issues are linked to North Estonian roads, mentioning the section between Haljala and Aaspere, as well as the Narva direction.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is heavily on rural life, agriculture, and dispersed settlement, emphasizing the significance of rural areas for food security and national defense. Specific attention is paid to the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the investment needs of its academic buildings and experimental bases (Kreutzwaldi 62, Märja). It is stressed that Estonia is sufficiently sparsely populated that rural farmers should be considered part of national defense.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasized the regional aspect, noting that longer truck combinations primarily serve rural areas and operate outside of major metropolitan areas. Specific attention was also drawn to the benefits of the legislative change for agricultural businesses and the forestry sector in these rural areas.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national tax policy and European Union regulations. An analogy is mentioned between farmers and the Environmental Agency, which indicates an awareness of issues concerning rural areas and environmental protection, but this is presented as an example within a broader ethical context.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is heavily on Ida-Virumaa, where the closure of high school sections (in Toila, Iisaku, and Kiviõli) is drawing criticism. It is stressed that this forces children to commute long distances (20 km), which highlights concerns regarding the accessibility of local services.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is broad, centering on national security matters (border defense) and the international crisis (Ukrainian war refugees and Russian aggression). Specific local or regional topics are not addressed.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is clearly on South Estonia, where the rising goose population and the resulting hunting ban have led to widespread winter crop failure. While the general themes affect all Estonian agricultural production, they are illustrated using specific regional examples.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (foodstuffs on the Estonian market, laboratories operating in Estonia) and international regulation (third countries associated with the European Economic Area agreement). There is no regional or local emphasis; the topics are of nationwide and international scope.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national and international topics, including the protection of the Estonian labor market and the provision of foreign aid to Ukraine. A specific local or regional focus does not emerge from the speeches.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on national issues (e-voting, expense reimbursements, planning standards). The regional aspect indirectly touches upon the debate surrounding expense reimbursements, pointing to the need and opportunity for deputies from distant regions to bring their children to Tallinn, thus countering the arguments that eliminating these reimbursements would interfere with their work.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, opposing the centralization of services in Tallinn (the reform of central libraries). Special emphasis is placed on including children's groups from Ida-Virumaa in the dance festival and concern about jobs in the timber sector.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker's focus is broadly national (birth rate, security), but they also highlight specific regional problems and solutions. They mention concrete small producers in Estonia and emphasize the need to support young families in sparsely populated areas, citing the example of Southern Estonia.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the birth rate of the Estonian population and the country’s economic policy more broadly. The international context is used solely for comparison, to emphasize the gravity of Estonia’s situation.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is directed towards Ida-Virumaa, where the actual impact of renewable energy projects (Viru-Nigula, Aseri, Püssi) on local employment is being assessed. Furthermore, international relations are being addressed, particularly the aviation agreement with Korea, emphasizing its significance for Estonian tourists and businesses.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker has a clear regional focus on Ida-Viru County, where they concentrate on the challenges of transitioning to Estonian-language instruction and motivating teachers. They highlight specific locations and reforms, such as the closure or restructuring of the Alutaguse, Kiviõli, and Toila gymnasiums.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, highlighting the specific needs of rural areas and expressing opposition to the proposed car tax, arguing that a vehicle is essential there for accessing services and schools. He/She also addresses the financial status of local municipalities concerning tax revenues and the taxation of residential land.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national and local level, emphasizing the need for a strong connection between the central government and local municipalities. The discussion centers on administrative structures, rather than specific regional problems or projects.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The emphasis is heavily placed on domestic food production and the food security of the Estonian state, tackling these issues at the national level (Estonian farmers, Estonian children). An international focus is also crucial, particularly concerning the need to alleviate restrictions related to EU direct payments (the laggards/tail-enders) and the Green Deal.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national internal security (the Rescue Board, salary increases for the Police and Border Guard Board) and the international level (Ukraine, immigration). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international, centering on cooperation between Estonia and Ukraine and supporting Ukraine's reconstruction through infrastructure and digital solutions.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed at the national level, emphasizing the status of the food industry oriented toward the Estonian market and the overall tax burden on consumers. Specific regions or international topics are not covered.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on Estonian national consumer protection and food safety, emphasizing the need to protect Estonian culinary traditions, such as preventing rye bread from being mixed with insect flour. Additionally, the international context is used, referencing the Italian parliament's decision to ban lab-grown meat and insect flour to protect the country's livestock farmers.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is international, centering on supporting Ukraine and the destinations of the aid, specifically inquiring about the cities where the assistance has been delivered. There are no references to specific Estonian regional interests.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The strong focus is on developing rural life and agriculture and ensuring the livelihood of people in Estonia's rural areas. In addition to rural life, specific industrial regions are also mentioned, referring to the closure of production in Narva and the restriction of the oil shale industry for the purpose of reducing carbon emissions.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is a strong regional focus on Jõhvi and Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the regional significance of the football hall project. The speaker draws on their previous experience as the Deputy Mayor of Jõhvi to explain the challenges associated with local financing and the necessity of state support.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national security, but significant emphasis has also been placed on the state of rural areas and agriculture. Criticism is directed at the depopulation of regions located outside of Tallinn's "golden ring," as well as the lack of farmer representation in the government. Farmers are viewed as the backbone of Estonian security.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly at the national level, concentrating on the security of the Estonian people and the nation's overall crisis preparedness. The defense industry park and the food security of the Estonian population are mentioned; however, specific regions are not referenced.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is very strongly on Ida-Virumaa and rural areas. He/She emphasizes the specific challenges facing Ida-Virumaa, such as high unemployment, vacant apartments, and difficulties securing loans for reconstruction. He/She also calls for the development of the eastern road network (the Jõhvi bypass) to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data. The speaker's focus is on national economic measures (the Income Tax Act) and the administrative procedures of state authorities (MTA), with no references to specific regional problems or projects.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The strong regional focus is on Ida-Viru County (Toila municipality), where the importance of preserving Estonian-language education is emphasized. Additionally, attention is being paid to the security of Estonia’s eastern border on Lake Peipus. A nationally important institution in Tartu (the University of Tartu) is also being addressed.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is nationwide, addressing all Soviet-era monuments across Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of solving the problem comprehensively, rather than concentrating solely on one specific location or region.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on both national and international issues. Domestically, emphasis is placed on establishing security in rural areas and expressing concern over the regionally divisive impact of Rail Baltic, which effectively cuts Estonia in half. On the international front, there is strong opposition to allocating 1.2 billion euros to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities, with demands that these funds be used instead for Estonian national defense.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is national and international, emphasizing the importance of maintaining air connections with the rest of the world that operate through Tallinn as a hub. Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.