By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 134
Fully Profiled: 134
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on the national level (government policy, commissions from the Ministry of Climate) and international precedents (the Swedish guarantee program). A specific local or regional focus is absent, although the projects discussed (offshore wind farms, nuclear power plant) are major national investments.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national legislation, but significant emphasis is placed on expanding the capacity and rights of local municipalities. The speaker supports granting local government law enforcement units the right to conduct control transactions so that they can fulfill the supervisory function assigned to them.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is directed towards national issues, addressing both the state budget deficit and the nationwide availability of specialist medical care.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is exclusively on the national level, covering ministry expenditures, the state budget deficit, and the prospects for the country's economic recovery.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is exclusively on the national level and the government's general fiscal policy, with no references to specific regional or local issues.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker focuses heavily on rural areas, stressing that cars are most essential precisely there, and that the car tax will cause the biggest financial problems in those regions. Separate attention is drawn to the issues of transporting children to school and providing education in rural areas.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly regional and international, centering on the Baltic states' joint Rail Baltic project and relations with the European Union. It is emphasized that the Baltic states should jointly oppose EU institutions, especially given that the project is allegedly of military significance.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and international import requirements, with no references made to specific regions or local projects. The discussion addresses regulations that affect Estonian businesses and consumers more broadly.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on national issues, covering public finance, tax policy, and major energy projects (offshore wind farms). There is no specific regional or local emphasis in the speeches.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level (Estonia's e-voting system) and on international comparison (with references to the OSCE, Venezuela, and Russia). There is no local or regional emphasis.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the financial management of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) as a nationwide institution and the national austerity policy.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national security and defending the eastern border, linking this to the international context and referencing the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on improving the capabilities of the Border Guard and the Defense Forces nationwide.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker stresses the negative impact of the car tax on residents in rural areas, where a vehicle is essential due to the sparse public transport system. Furthermore, he focuses on state investments in the telecommunications sector to ensure the availability of the fiber optic network, so that the benefits reach more people and businesses "across Estonia."
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
It focuses on national infrastructure projects, particularly the fourth Estonia-Latvia electricity interconnection and the development of an offshore wind farm on the west coast of Saaremaa. It is emphasized that the costly infrastructure project (over 2 billion) running through Saaremaa is only necessary for integrating the offshore wind farm.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is split between international regulations (EU, ESG) and domestic economic issues. Regionally, Saaremaa is cited to illustrate the rigidity and illogical nature of the waste transport tariffs set by local municipalities. Reference is also made to a timber company’s experience selling to England.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (Estonian economy, demographic trends, administrative costs) and international (EU regulations, global competition, Western European immigration problems). Tallinn is mentioned specifically in the context of the political struggle over kindergarten fees, which serves to highlight the differing rhetoric of political parties at the state and city levels.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is clearly international (agreements concluded with the state of Sweden) and national (the applicability of Estonian laws and the costs borne by the Estonian state). A regional focus is lacking.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is heavily centered on the issues facing Estonia's larger cities and municipalities, particularly traffic safety concerns arising from the uncontrolled proliferation of rental e-scooters. The aim of the draft legislation is specifically to grant local governments greater rights to regulate their own territory.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonia’s state-level infrastructure and housing issues (roads, apartment building renovation, the airport). International examples (such as waste management in England) and the Baltic context are also used for comparison, specifically referencing Latvia’s airBaltic funding problems and the concept of a shared airline.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data. The focus is on the national level (state budget).
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker's focus is primarily on the national level (Estonian business, competitiveness) and the international level (EU regulations, comparison with China and other countries). They also mention local topics, referencing draft legislation concerning light personal mobility devices in Tallinn and other municipalities.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is intensely regional, concentrating specifically on Hiiumaa's educational institutions and the local economy. Special emphasis is placed on the well-being of the Hiiumaa Vocational School, Suuremõisa Manor, and local businesses (who benefit from student accommodation and dining).
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
It focuses on national energy policy but introduces specific regional examples from Saaremaa. It criticizes the continuation of the special spatial plans for Saaremaa and the Gulf of Riga for the construction of power lines for offshore wind farms, and defends the honor of the Saaremaa islanders regarding the size of their cows, emphasizing the need for agricultural subsidies.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The speaker has a clear regional focus, emphasizing Saaremaa's importance in sheep farming and inviting the Prime Minister to visit the island. He/She focuses strongly on the logistical and financial problems faced by rural areas that arise from the reorganization of school transport.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national energy policy and infrastructure, but specific regional examples are brought to the fore. Emphasis is placed primarily on alternative and cheaper electricity grid solutions (from Haapsalu, through Hiiumaa, to Leisi), while expensive projects (such as the fourth Estonia-Latvia connection via Saaremaa) are criticized. Paldiski is also mentioned as a location for an energy storage facility.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the issues surrounding the ferry connection between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. The needs of island residents are highlighted, demanding free transport for them and expressing concern that life on the islands is dying out due to high costs. There is also mention of logging trucks traveling with timber loads during peak hours, which impacts both island residents and visitors.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national macro-problems, such as national sustainability, demography, and energy policy. Specific regional topics are absent.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker has a strong regional focus on Saaremaa, where he himself lives, and Hiiumaa. He sharply criticizes the planned fourth electricity connection to Latvia, which is routed through Saaremaa and is estimated to cost 1.3–2 billion euros. This connection is linked to an offshore wind farm project. He emphasizes the opposition of local residents and the damage it would cause to nature. He highlights that local needs (specifically, network redundancy or ring supply) could be covered much more affordably (for 50–100 million euros).
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus on Saaremaa and Baltic energy interconnections. Particular emphasis is placed on the planning of the Latvian fourth connection running through Saaremaa, the construction of which the speaker strongly opposes in order to prevent the "desecration of Saaremaa's nature." Also mentioned are the Estlink 3 connection to Finland and the issue of Baltic island operation (saartalitlus).
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national fiscal policy and the impact of European-level monetary policy (central bank guidelines) on the Estonian economy. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on regional infrastructure projects, particularly the electrical connections affecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Emphasis is placed on the impact of the fourth Estonia-Latvia connection on Saaremaa, as well as alternative solutions (such as a 110-kilovolt cable via Hiiumaa) for resolving local issues.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed toward national issues (the state of the Estonian economy and defense matters) and international topics (the role of the European Union and the war on our doorstep). Specific attention to local or regional problems is absent.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Focuses exclusively on national administrative organization, the structure of ministries, and governmental accountability. There is no focus on specific regional or international topics, apart from a reference to Estonia's inability to change the global climate.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on national energy policy and consumption, but specific regional projects and their impacts are also highlighted. Particular criticism is leveled at the offshore wind farm planned for Saaremaa, the capacity of which vastly exceeds Estonia's domestic consumption. The necessity of improving the energy security of the islands is also mentioned.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on the national level, dealing with the administrative structure and budget of ministries and state agencies (KliM, KIK, and the Environmental Board). Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the government crisis and the dynamics of coalitions at the national level, although an agricultural metaphor is used in the introduction.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national strategic issues (energy and flight connections) and international failures (the USA's Utah deposits and Jordan projects). Regionally, Saaremaa is mentioned in connection with the Estonia–Latvia high-voltage line project, criticizing its impractical and expensive route.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level on the subject of wildlife populations and their management (in our country), without highlighting specific regions or local projects.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The regional focus is strongly tied to the electricity grid connections and developments concerning the Estonian islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa), with specific, more cost-effective solutions being proposed (e.g., a 110-kilovolt line running across Hiiumaa to Leisi). The international connection with Latvia is also addressed, and domestic wind farm locations (Sopi-Tootsi, Lavassaare) are mentioned.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level (Estonian sovereignty, the constitution) and on international security threats, citing aggressor states and the example of Sweden. There is no regional or local focus, apart from an indirect reference to the influence of local government elections on the national level.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly national, addressing the well-being of Estonian families, the state's sports policy, and issues facing the defense forces. Entrepreneurs are mentioned who could support healthy behavior in "their local area," but specific regional projects or communities are not emphasized.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is directed towards the Baltic Sea region and the coastal areas of the Estonian islands. Specifically highlighted are the protection and resource issues concerning the Saaremaa coast and the Livonian Marine Park.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is related to the development of energy infrastructure, highlighting the extremely high cost (1.3–2 billion euros) of establishing connections between Saaremaa and the Gulf of Livonia. These regions have been emphasized in connection with the planning of offshore wind farms and high-voltage power lines.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on regional administrative matters, specifically addressing the consolidation of schools across four different counties and the resulting logistical challenges. This is supported by personal experience as a member of the Saaremaa Parish Council, used to illustrate the effect that the absence of state funding guarantees has on local municipalities.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The focus is on national energy policy and infrastructure development (e.g., a nuclear power plant). There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus concerns energy infrastructure projects, particularly Saaremaa and the new power line planned there, which is estimated to cost nearly 2 billion euros. The context of the Auvere power plant (oil shale) is also mentioned.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is broadly international, concentrating on European Union policy and its impact. Estonia's foreign policy contribution and economic well-being are discussed within the broader European context, without mentioning specific local regions.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national economic situation (Estonia's economic downturn) and international comparison (examples of Lithuanian bank taxes and economic growth). There is no specific regional focus within Estonia.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national issues concerning energy policy and waste management (the Iru power plant), as well as on the international level (the influence of the European Union and the example of waste sorting in England).
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The emphasis is on international examples (America, Western Europe, Sweden) and historical parallels (the Soviet era). Among domestic Estonian regions, Narva and Russian-language schools are mentioned in the context of the freedom of teaching history.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
There is no regional focus; it addresses nationwide tax policy that concerns all private individuals and companies.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
There is a strong regional focus on Saaremaa and its coastal areas, criticizing the proposed offshore wind farm, which is located just ten kilometers from the coast. Emphasis is placed on the negative impact on residents living along the coast and the ongoing special planning for the construction of high-voltage power lines on Saaremaa.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national issues, covering defense funding, the state budget, and the nationwide tax burden ("the burden placed on the populace").
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus remains strictly at the national level, addressing population sustainability (survival as Estonians) and national defense. International influences are also criticized, citing "new models introduced by the multiculturalism of Europe and the West." Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the accountability of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and senior state officials (judges, prosecutors, the Chancellor of Justice), along with the transparency of their administrative affairs.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national issues (tax policy, the future of energy). A significant regional and demographic emphasis is placed on Estonian families returning from Finland so they can establish a home in Estonia and "usher in a new Estonian era."
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is a strong regional focus on Saaremaa, where locals are criticizing the proposed construction of a 330 kV power line spanning 140 km. This project would necessitate extensive deforestation and cause significant environmental damage (effectively scarring Saaremaa). Furthermore, the Harjumaa special plan is brought up in the context of high-voltage lines to demonstrate the coalition's double standards.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Attention is focused on the national administrative plan to divide Estonia into four special zones. This regional focus is demonstrated by highlighting the salary figure of the Ida-Virumaa special representative and using it as an example of the overall expense.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, addressing legislative changes that affect all small Estonian businesses and the economic environment as a whole. There is no regional or local focus present in the speech.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national themes, encompassing the organization of the Riigikogu's work, the management of state-owned enterprises, and broad energy policy (wind farms). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The focus is on the national level (Estonian economy, industry, tax policy) and on attracting international investments (Ericsson's investment).
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker uses examples related to rural land ownership, farm roads, and vehicles (such as cattle fences and ATVs), highlighting issues that are important to landowners. There is no specific regional focus or mention of regional projects.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is divided between national issues (social policy, protection of mineral resources) and international issues (foreign policy, international law). There is no separate regional or local emphasis present in the speeches.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's security, national defense, and nationwide energy policy (the construction of offshore wind farms in Estonia). It does not focus on specific local regions or communities.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing the operation of nationwide registers and archives and their impact on children's institutions in Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is strongly regional, centering on the offshore wind farm planned for the Saaremaa coast and the associated infrastructure. Attention is drawn to the cost of the high-voltage line planned along the Saaremaa coast, the damage to nature that is vital for local residents, and the health hazard posed by establishing wind farms just 10 kilometers from the shoreline.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on ensuring the competitiveness and survival of the Estonian economy in a global context, emphasizing Estonia's small size and its inability to influence the climate. Specific local projects are mentioned, such as Rail Baltic and the construction of the Saaremaa offshore wind farm, criticizing their environmental impact (logging, seabed pollution).
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on national and international topics, especially constitutional issues and administrative organization. There is no regional focus, but the example of Sweden is mentioned in the context of problems related to refugees and immigrants, in order to warn Estonia about the dangers it faces.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the administrative reform at the national level and amendments to the Planning Act, which concern the establishment of the Land and Spatial Planning Authority and subsequent oversight. Specific regional interests or projects are absent from the discussion.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The regional focus is currently on Saaremaa, criticizing the negative impact that offshore wind parks and planned power lines would have on the island's natural environment. Emphasis is placed on the crucial importance of maintaining Saaremaa's status as an island known for its pristine nature.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily national (the Estonian economy, budget) and international (a comparison with Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland in the context of security and economics). A specific regional focus is the offshore wind farm planned for the western coast of Saaremaa, the construction of which is being criticized due to the destruction of nature and the transformation of the tourism environment into an industrial park.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is absent; the issue is entirely tied to the Riigikogu's internal regulations and session procedures.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national administrative structure and the subordination of ministries, but the need is emphasized to consolidate land users (farmers, foresters) and land administration into a single ministry (the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture). In the context of social problems, the example of Swedish ghettoization is brought up for comparison.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (Estonia's tax burden and social policy) and on international comparisons (Iceland's work week). There is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
A strong regional focus is directed towards the offshore wind farms planned for West Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. The speaker emphasizes the impact of these projects on local security (radar stations) and the environment (the felling of thousands of hectares of forest).
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is heavily on rural areas, highlighting the negative impact of the car tax, the hike in ferry ticket prices, and the lack of investment in roads. The speaker criticizes the centralization of state agencies and schools in the capital, which is leading to the demise of rural life.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is exceptionally strong, specifically addressing the issues facing Hiiumaa and Saaremaa (Kuressaare). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of preserving local services (vocational schools, hospitals) and cultural heritage (Suuremõisa Manor). Furthermore, the significant geographical distances to the main centers are pointed out (250 km to Tallinn, 400 km to Tartu).
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national legislation and guaranteeing the rights of all Estonian citizens who have fallen victim to the time limitations imposed during the application of the Code of Civil Procedure. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is indirect, specifically mentioning Tartu Prison and Viru Prison in connection with temporary accommodation options, which indicates awareness of the state's prison infrastructure and their role in the implementation of law enforcement.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating specifically on Estonia's major islands (especially Saaremaa) and their vital connection to the mainland. There is an emphasis on local issues, such as the drop in tourism, the concerns of local businesses, and the high cost of living on the islands.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is centered on Saaremaa, highlighting the issues faced by residents in peripheral areas due to the lack of public transportation. Their place of residence (Saaremaa) is used as an argument to criticize the unfair impact of the fuel excise duty and car tax on families in rural regions.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on rural areas, highlighting the difficulties large families face there, such as the lack of public transportation. It is stressed that new taxes (like the car tax) will make living in the countryside even harder.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is exclusively at the national level, concentrating on the structure of the ministries of the Republic of Estonia and the division of administrative jurisdictions.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is heavily centered on Saaremaa and Muhumaa, highlighting the interests and concerns of the local inhabitants (natives). Particular emphasis is placed on the environmental impact of constructing the 330 kV power line (the felling of thousands of hectares of forest) and its effect on approximately 80,000 property owners in Saaremaa.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national economic policy and competitiveness more broadly, and a regional focus is lacking.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is highly specific and regional, concentrating on the Estonian-Russian border and the area of the Saatse Boot. This indicates a strong interest in national defense and border management.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Strongly emphasizes the situation in rural areas and Saaremaa, highlighting the negative impact of the car tax and poor public transport on country life. Uses personal experience of a 100 km daily commute in the countryside to illustrate how current policy makes living in rural areas impossible. Mentions Saaremaa as a "sheep nation" (lambariik), from where greetings were conveyed.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is clearly national, addressing major nationwide infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic, offshore wind farms) and the state's fiscal policy. Specific local or international issues are not covered.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is at the national level, examining nationwide tax policy and its effect on income distribution. Specific attention is paid to the economic situation of poorer and lower-income individuals in Estonia.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
While national energy projects and tax policy are being discussed, the focus remains strongly tied to rural areas and the local level. Saaremaa is mentioned specifically regarding offshore wind farms and the effect of land tax, drawing attention to 15 years of personal experience in local government. The text stresses the negative impact of rising land tax on agriculture and the local economy.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker clearly focuses on regional issues, emphasizing that the car tax will hit the wallets of people living in rural areas particularly hard. This points to concerns regarding regional inequality and the economic situation of rural residents.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, where cars are indispensable necessities due to the lack of public transport and challenging road conditions. The speaker uses a personal example of visiting Kihnu and the necessity of large SUVs to highlight the unique characteristics of rural living.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
A strong regional focus is placed on rural residents, who will be disproportionately hit by the car tax due to the lack of public transport. The needs of rural areas are being contrasted with the interests of residents in Tallinn and Harju County who earn above-average salaries, whom the minister allegedly views as the target group for this taxation.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is directed at Saaremaa, mentioning both the local council's decision-making processes concerning land tax and the planning of the electricity grid for offshore wind parks. The text also uses the example of Võru to illustrate the local government's decision-making process.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The focus is on national legislative issues (such as the car tax and the budget) and, more broadly, protecting the rights of landowners regarding restrictions imposed by nature conservation. The expansion of the Nursipalu training area is also mentioned, which is a regionally sensitive matter.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is currently on Saaremaa, where the concerns of the Saare Coastal People's Society are being highlighted regarding the impact of the proposed offshore wind farm. Specifically, emphasis is placed on ensuring the continued physical viability of living in the coastal areas, which are situated just 11 kilometers from the industrial park.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on Saaremaa and Muhumaa, where the planned offshore wind farm and the new Estonia-Latvia electricity grid connection would cause significant damage. Local issues are emphasized, including the destruction of prime fishing and spawning areas, and the impact on 80,000 properties due to the new power line corridor.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The speech begins with a reference to the Saaremaa dialect, which indicates regional awareness or affiliation. However, the topic under discussion—the halt of land surveying transactions—is a nationwide administrative and economic problem affecting all local governments and businesses.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing Estonia’s historical identity, security, and the legislative work of the Riigikogu.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security policy and international relations (Russia, the Moscow Patriarchate). Local government elections are addressed, but only through the prism of national security. There is no reference to specific local or regional projects.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on broad national regulations (such as banking sector regulation and the car tax) and on the issues surrounding the reduction of bureaucracy at the European Union level. There is a lack of data concerning local or regional topics.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonia's energy security and the reliability of its electricity supply, as well as the nationwide electoral system. The international dimension is also important, referencing the electoral experiences and technological risks associated with countries like China (Huawei), the USA (Apple, Google), and others (Venezuela, Russia).
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus addresses the role of the Narva Power Plants in national energy policy and the utilization of their production cost as the basis for calculating the price of the universal service. Furthermore, the Võrumaa market is cited as an example where local artisans could sell their products.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly on Ida-Virumaa, specifically referencing the production price of the Narva power plants as the basis for the universal service. Furthermore, companies operating in Ida-Virumaa (such as NPM Silmet and Aquaphor in Narva) are mentioned in relation to their business activities concerning Russia.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national security (specifically, the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens) and the domestic labor market. Attention is also being paid to the international context, with references to the European Union, the United States, and third countries regarding immigration.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
All the topics covered (economic strategy, tax hikes, credit registers) are national in scope. There is no information regarding the prioritization of specific regional projects or communities.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing population and family policy and the threat of national extinction. There is no reference to specific regional or local problems.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level and on the administration of government structures; there is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on professional associations and producers operating at the national level. There is no reference to specific regional or local interests.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is predominantly at the national level (Estonia as a nation-state, internal security) and on international comparisons. The example of Sweden is used as a cautionary tale regarding the consequences of uncontrolled migration. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The focus is on national legislation (voting rights) and international security, referencing the war in Europe and the proximity of the aggressor state. There is no focus on specific Estonian regional issues.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national social and fiscal policy issues, such as the sugar tax and nationwide family benefits. Regional or local emphasis is not evident.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level on addressing the legal system and political scandals. Specific regional priorities are lacking.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is exclusively on the national and existential level, centering on the survival of the Estonian people and the birth rate crisis. There is no reference to specific regional or international topics, apart from an indirect reference to the issue of avoiding war.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
No data available.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national themes, encompassing nationally important cultural assets and the demographic future of the Estonian nation as a whole.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is extensive, encompassing both national political procedures (council decisions) and European Union level regulations ("the biofuels saga in the European Union"). There is no specific local or regional emphasis, although energy policy affects the entire country.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (the Bank of Estonia, national defense, teachers) and the pan-European financial instrument (Euribor). Emphasis is also placed on the foreign ownership of the Estonian banking sector ("bankers who are Swedish owners"), pointing to the need to protect Estonian interests against foreign capital.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The regional focus is tied to local government elections, specifically highlighting the Saaremaa example concerning the use of electoral alliances by political parties. This demonstrates that the speaker links legislative problems with concrete local practices.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly on national and international issues, covering the Estonian Constitution, the demographic crisis, and the supremacy of European Union law. There is no regional or local focus present in the speeches.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly directed at the border areas of Southern Estonia, investigating how Latvia's reduction of VAT on foodstuffs has affected local sales turnover. This underscores the economic vulnerability of border communities to the tax policies of the neighboring country.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The clear regional focus is on rural areas and sparsely populated settlements, emphasizing the need to ensure a reliable electricity supply and to take into account the situation of rural residents when implementing the car tax. It is stressed that electricity must be guaranteed regardless of whether a person lives in an urban or rural setting.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
There is a strong regional focus on rural areas, highlighting the negative impact that the car tax and school closures have on the quality of life for rural residents. Specific emphasis is placed on the necessity of cars for those living in the countryside to transport children to school and extracurricular activities. The speaker positions himself as a defender of rural residents' interests against national taxes and service cuts.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, centering on the United States presidential elections and Estonian-U.S. relations as the foundation of military partnership. The example of Finland (Sanna Marin) is also used to illustrate the necessity of diplomatic prudence.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is very strong, concentrating on the issues faced by rural residents and peripheral regions where the economy is struggling and there is a lack of jobs. Specifically, examples cited include Saaremaa (living far from Kuressaare) and the necessity of owning multiple cars just to drive children to school and extracurricular activities. It is stressed that the tax burden makes living in the countryside impossible.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily regional, emphasizing the challenges faced by tourism businesses in peripheral areas and on Saaremaa. He/She points out specific regional cost drivers, such as the increase in ferry ticket prices and the need to transport goods over long distances, which make the proposed car tax particularly burdensome in peripheral regions. He/She stresses the necessity of protecting the revenue streams of local governments in peripheral areas.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (demographic situation, tax policy) and involves comparing international competitiveness with neighboring countries. There is no specific regional focus, but emphasis is placed on the situation of Estonian businesses in the immediate market.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily regional, centering on the electricity supply problems facing Estonia’s major islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa) and the Juminda peninsula. The speaker emphasizes the current condition of the local grids and draws upon 20 years of personal experience on Saaremaa, also highlighting the necessity of establishing a fourth transmission line to Latvia via Saaremaa.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is both international and national, centering on ensuring energy security through cooperation with Finland. Mention is made of using the cable connection for energy imports, which highlights the cross-border infrastructure.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on the national legislative process and the work of the Riigikogu. Speaker 3 provided an example of political obstruction within the Saaremaa Municipal Council to illustrate a similar issue at the local level.