By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
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.