By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja
Total Sessions: 79
Fully Profiled: 79
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the need to ensure that the money collected through public transport co-payments genuinely remains in the region where it was generated. The speaker is defending the regions that contribute their own share to the public transport fund.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly directed at the problems of sparsely populated and rural areas, emphasizing the lack of coverage and the absence of service provider choice. Specific regional security issues are also mentioned, such as the theft of border markers on Lake Peipus.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
A strong regional focus is being placed on the financial fairness of local governments (LGs) and the poor condition of secondary highways. The need is emphasized to return revenue to the local level from investments located on state land (such as renewable energy parks), citing the Tootsi-Sopi case, where the local government received zero euros.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, centering on the overall condition of the Estonian state, the government’s activities, and the standard of living of the population in Estonia as a whole. Specific regional or local issues are absent.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on improving the legal framework of the Estonian state and adopting best practices from international experience (specifically, the model of the Kingdom of Norway). There is no regional focus; the issues are of nationwide scope.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national competitiveness and the flawed transposition of European Union law. Specific sectors, such as forestry and the peat industry, are mentioned, emphasizing that Estonian producers are being forced out of competition. The example of Tallink is used to reference international competition and the choice of flag state.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
There is a very strong regional focus on rural areas and regions outside the "golden ring" (Tallinn/Harju County) that feel left behind. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of Pärnu County and Rapla County in connection with the proposal to discontinue county planning schemes. It is stressed that unfair taxation and infrastructure problems specifically impact these regions.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national legislative issues concerning property rights and environmental utilization. There are no specific regional interests or projects.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is on national legislation, but the issues directly affect rural areas and local concerns. They mention livestock farming and nuisance species (wolves), as well as the massive wind farms and large animal barns being built in the countryside. This clearly signals concern for rural life and the local environment. The topic of selling national defense land is also tied to specific properties.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed towards Estonian maritime transport and the broader competitiveness of the maritime sector, specifically addressing the national economic sector and its transition to new fuels. Specific market participants, such as Tallink, are also mentioned.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily at the national level. While there is reference to Vasnu’s activities in various companies throughout Estonia, specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the impacts of energy projects in the Pärnumaa region (Sopi-Tootsi, Lavassaare, Häädemeeste, Tõstamaa) and the Gulf of Riga area. Emphasis is placed on protecting the living environment of rural residents, and state decisions affecting local areas are criticized (e.g., the Lavassaare bog restoration program). The choice of location for the development of the Tõstamaa defense industry park is also mentioned.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is strongly regional, addressing specific projects in three areas: Pärnu (the Papiniidu bridge, Rail Baltic), Alutaguse/Ida-Virumaa (funding for a health and sports center), and Tartu (the Siuru cultural center and a shelter). Emphasis is placed on the financial difficulties faced by local municipalities and the necessity of state support.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on implementing national and European Union environmental policy in Estonia, particularly concerning Natura areas and hunting. Emphasis is placed on the direct impact these restrictions have on Estonian private landowners and the forestry sector.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy) and the international level (the EU infringement procedure), addressing extensive environmental and economic restrictions across more than 40,000 hectares. Specific local or regional interests are not emphasized.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national administrative sectors (the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, the Land and Spatial Planning Agency) and amendments to the Planning Act that are of nationwide importance. Specific regions or local projects are not emphasized.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The specific regional focus is on the Soomaa region, which is addressed in the context of conflicts between nature conservation and human activity (grazing, economic activity). This focus is related to the issues of large predator management and rural life, asking where wolf packs should be, if not in Soomaa.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on sparsely populated areas where renewable energy can be generated, but which lack grid infrastructure and political support. Pärnu County is being called the epicenter of renewable energy, citing the Sopi-Tootsi park, the largest in the Baltics, as an example.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is a very strong regional focus, emphasizing the national scope of the problem of regional imbalance. Attention is directed toward how local governments (LOAs) are able to provide cultural and sports services, and what the message is for them before the local elections.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is directed at the impact areas of onshore wind farms and the people who live there. Specifically, the Sopi-Tootsi and Saarde wind farms are mentioned, emphasizing the need to guarantee tangible benefits for local residents through direct agreements and the zeroing out of the renewable energy fee.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on nationwide lawmaking and core state policies, particularly at the intersection of property policy and nature conservation. Regional or local emphasis was not mentioned.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus centers on the problems facing rural areas and the state of the infrastructure. Particular emphasis is placed on the poor condition of gravel roads and how this affects local residents who can no longer drive home in a small car. The speaker criticizes the Tallinn-centric perspective, proposing the idea of installing cameras on these gravel roads.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on two potential locations for a defense industry park: Pärnu County (Ermistu area) and North Kiviõli. The speaker highlights the concerns of local residents and landowners, including issues related to access, compensation zones, and the strain on infrastructure.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is on increasing the competence and autonomy of local governments in processing permits for drilling drinking water wells. The direct impact of regulations on households and businesses dealing with drinking water quality issues is also emphasized.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus on the issues faced by sparsely populated areas, particularly concerning the availability of clean drinking water and the contamination of shallow wells. This directly relates to the funding and conditions of the national Scattered Settlement Water Program, underscoring the point that the draft legislation will degrade the quality of life in rural regions.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on national strategic topics (energy, infrastructure), but the Nurme–Libatse section of Via Baltica and the Tartu cultural object (Siuru) are specifically mentioned. Also important is the international comparison with Finland in the context of energy policy, emphasizing the inequality within the unified European Union.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly regional (or placed firmly within the regional context), highlighting the anxiety and concern felt in these areas regarding centralized regional authorities. The speaker defends the local level and its right to make independent decisions about the development of community life and business.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, addressing the issue of residents in Estonia with Estonian citizenship and those with undetermined citizenship.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong and specific regional focus on Pärnu County, using examples of planning conflicts related to the Tootsi-Sopi wind farm and the Lavassaare area. These regional examples are utilized to illustrate the broader issues of national planning and community engagement.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly international and regional, with particular emphasis placed on cooperation among the Baltic states. The speaker views the Baltic direction as crucial, contrasting it specifically with transatlantic, intra-EU, and Nordic cooperation.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is linked to the impact of energy projects on local communities and the living environment, highlighting the opposition to wind farms across Estonia. Problems with planning procedures in local municipalities are mentioned, and specific industrial facilities are referenced, such as the Enefit 282 oil shale plant and the Iru incineration plant.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Focuses on mitigating digital inequality in rural areas, emphasizing the need to improve the mast network and compensate for satellite communication. The overall focus is on national availability of communication services and ensuring equality throughout Estonia.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is a strong focus on the issues facing rural areas and local communities, particularly the concerns of people living in conservation areas (e.g., Lahemaa, Soomaa). Emphasis is placed on protecting rural economic activity and highlighting the role of local residents (hunters, livestock farmers) as experts knowledgeable about nature. The culling of the jackal in the speaker’s home region is also mentioned, which points to local wildlife management problems.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is distinctly national, addressing Estonia's internal security and governance issues, particularly concerning the conflict between radar installations and renewable energy. International or local focus is not covered.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is strong, emphasizing that the car tax will increase inequality between regions and force rural residents to move to cities. Separately, the lack of adequate public transport is highlighted as an alternative, especially transport that meets the specific needs of rural residents, foresters, farmers, and pensioners.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national resources—specifically oil shale and mineral deposits—but these issues are tightly interwoven with local-level impacts. Particular emphasis is placed on the negative effects of mining operations on local groundwater reserves and the resulting problem of residents' wells running dry. He/She stresses the crucial role of local government and the necessity for national coordination when planning the use of these deposits.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is national and legal, addressing the draft bill’s impact on ownership relations and the removal of vehicles from various types of land (state roads, municipal roads, private property, and apartment association territories). There is no specific regional emphasis, although hunters are mentioned as a stakeholder group involved in maintaining ecological balance.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is heavily focused on regional issues, specifically highlighting the problem of dividing assets and liabilities between the City of Pärnu and the Pärnu Vocational Education Centre. The regional focus is clearly aimed at Western Estonia, a point further confirmed by the use of the Paikuse Police School as an example.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is very strong, protecting county structures and local governments from centralizing reforms. It is emphasized that any regional approach will break down the existing system because Estonian counties are very diverse. Separately highlighted are the problems of land improvement, the organization of public transport, and county development centers, as well as the need to preserve the Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is strongly regional, criticizing cuts that impact rural areas and residents of regions outside of Tallinn and the "golden ring." Specific examples are cited from Southeast Estonia (the closure of SKA) and Pärnu (the consolidation of courthouses), demanding clarity and certainty for regional residents.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is on the revenue base of local municipalities and their financial standing, citing the previous restructuring of Pärnu city’s finances as an example. The discussion also covers nationally significant resources and sectors (forestry, oil shale) and their effect on the economic environment.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on understanding local conditions and the role of local authorities in spatial planning, emphasizing that even in small Estonia, regions are highly diverse. He/She notes that the vacuum created following the administrative reform is particularly acute in rural areas, where the population is declining, but conflicts related to development projects are escalating. He/She provides examples of planning initiatives that transcend municipal boundaries.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the revenue base of local governments and their ability to cope, linking national reforms (administrative reform) with the tax burden (land tax) on local residents and businesses. This demonstrates a strong emphasis on the impact of national policy at the local level.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is national, concentrating on the impact of tax policy on the development of the Estonian economic environment as a whole. Specific local or international topics are not mentioned.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
Highlights educational problems in Pärnu County, referencing issues concerning the Pärnu County Vocational Education Centre and the utilization of school buildings. It focuses on the links between regional policy and the accessibility of education, noting the concentration of basic school students in the county center.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and sparsely populated settlements, emphasizing how the motor vehicle tax and public transport funding shortfalls disproportionately harm these regions. Separate emphasis is placed on the need to invest in road maintenance and snow plowing in rural areas.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing parliamentary democracy and government accountability in Estonia. Regional or international issues are not covered.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on Pärnu County, mentioning the Pärnu city sobering-up station service and opposing the closure of the Paikuse police school. The speaker emphasized the difficulty of explaining the government's decisions to Pärnu County voters. Võru was also mentioned in the context of investments in its shooting range.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker's focus is clearly on local level issues, highlighting the deficits in municipal revenue bases, the battered state of autonomy, and the necessity of funding local roads. Attention is also directed toward the impact of national policy (protected areas, the Land Tax Act) on the local budget.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is on Estonia's rural areas, highlighting the worsening condition of the local roads. The speaker directly attributes the poor state of the roads to the failure to allocate excise revenue specifically for road maintenance.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker's focus is clearly regional, emphasizing problems with service availability in "various parts of Estonia" and "different regions of Estonia." They demand concrete steps to ensure the presence of service providers even outside major centers.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily regional, highlighting the issues faced by entrepreneurs in Southeast Estonia and the unique characteristics of the area. The criticism is aimed at the fact that Tallinn fails to grasp the substance of Estonia's regional policy, and that current support measures do not help people live and be entrepreneurial in rural regions.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily regional, highlighting life in peripheral areas and the concerns of local communities. Specific mention is made of Pärnumaa, the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm, and the Lavassaare residual bog. The speaker stresses the necessity of ensuring that locals, who have turbines in their backyard, receive direct benefits from these investments (nuisance fees and compensation for impact).
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing wide-ranging nature conservation restrictions (Natura sites) and their impact on the state budget and landowners across Estonia. Specific regional projects or communities are not highlighted.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the significance of the Pärnu and Paikuse area in the context of security and national defense. The speaker represents the concerns of local residents (Pärnu residents) regarding the closure of security institutions, highlighting Pärnu's role as a crucial crossroads.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The regional focus is very strong and centers exclusively on Pärnu County. Emphasis is placed on Pärnu’s strategic importance in the context of rear services and evacuation, and the development of the defense industry specifically within this county is demanded.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is clearly national and international, addressing Estonia's citizenship policy and the wider security context (with a reference to the President of Ukraine). Local or regional topics are not covered in the speeches.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The regional focus is very strong, highlighting the risk of rural depopulation and the lack of regional balance across Estonia. It is specifically stressed that tax hikes penalize rural residents who have a practical need for certain types of machinery or vehicle fleets, and the funding issues faced by local governments (such as Pärnu) are also criticized.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is distinctly national, centering on the Estonian economy and state resources—like forests—which are viewed as national wealth. Regional or local topics are not covered. The emphasis is placed solely on national legislation and fiscal policy.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
It focuses on issues concerning local government autonomy and budgeting, citing the Pärnu City Council's experience when applying for land tax exemption. It highlights the problems faced by rural areas and the primary sector (agriculture, forestry, hunting) related to land tax and nature conservation restrictions.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The text has a very strong regional focus, highlighting the issues faced by rural and sparsely populated areas, particularly regarding service shortages. It draws a sharp contrast between the benefits enjoyed by Tallinn's "golden ring" and the plight of country dwellers who are forced to fend for themselves. Specific locations, such as Kihnu, are mentioned, along with the necessity of finding alternatives to private cars in the countryside.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly regional and at the local government level, highlighting the experience of the city of Pärnu in implementing the land tax exemption. The main goal is to solve the budget problems of local governments that are related to national restrictions.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
A very strong regional focus on Pärnu County, highlighting specific examples such as the Põhja-Pärnumaa municipality, the Lavassaare peat production area, and the Tootsi wind farm. Regional issues serve as a basis for demonstrating discrepancies in national policy, emphasizing Pärnu County’s significant potential in the field of renewable energy production. Nearby protected areas like Matsalu and Soomaa are also mentioned.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national policy (public health, state budget revenue) and international comparisons (Norway). There is no emphasis on local or regional issues.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation and the administration of national defense facilities, addressing the role of local governments (local government) in the planning process. There is no specific regional focus or emphasis on local communities.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker recognizes the regional dimension in implementing education policy ("even regionally speaking"). At the same time, it is stressed that the state must ensure a uniform rule applies regardless of regional specificities, prioritizing national policy over regional exceptions.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is very strong, emphasizing a regional approach and competitive advantages, which are an integral part of the living environment. Pärnu County is highlighted as an example, where the government should consult with locals regarding the compensation for renewable energy production.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is heavily on rural life and economic activity in rural areas, particularly the issues faced by farmers in Lääne-Virumaa. Emphasis is placed on sectors related to seasonal work, such as agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, which are vitally important to rural regions.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The regional focus is clearly directed toward sparsely populated areas and rural communities, highlighting the mobility needs of their residents, poor road conditions, and the lack of public transportation. It is stressed that legislation must be structured to take into account the actual situation in Estonia's various regions.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the planning issues of the Rail Baltic route in Southern Pärnu County, including the protection of capercaillie habitats. It emphasizes the predominantly positive attitude of Pärnu County residents toward the necessity of fast European connections. It supports the local stops project so that communities can benefit from the infrastructure.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker provides an example from Pärnu, referencing the saga of the rooster at the Pärnu Nature House, to illustrate the effect of noise regulation at the local level. This demonstrates awareness of specific regional incidents and the role of local authorities in resolving quality of life issues.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is exclusively national, concentrating on internal issues concerning the Estonian rule of law and the government's operations. It is stressed that the topic affects "our beloved Estonia."
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is strongly directed towards rural areas and their inhabitants. The unique aspects of rural life are highlighted, such as poorer roads and the necessity of owning more powerful cars. This insufficient funding for rural regions is then contrasted with the clear prioritization of urban areas.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, addressing Russia's aggression in Ukraine, China's role, and the European Union's sanctions policy. There is no reference to local or domestic topics.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on national tax policy and the broader business environment, without any specific regional focus. The emphasis is placed on general economic and fiscal matters.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national wealth and its valorization, highlighting Estonia's primary sectors such as forestry, oil shale, agriculture, and phosphorite. This points to concern regarding regional industries and their need for innovation, contrasting this approach with Tallinn-centric development.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is heavily placed on the issues facing rural and sparsely populated areas, contrasting them sharply with city-centric development. It is stressed that Estonia's true wealth lies in its integrity and wholeness, and the neglect of rural regions is heavily criticized (dilapidated infrastructure/lines, gravel roads, lack of communication connectivity). Specific examples cited include the service interruptions in Pärnumaa and the nature conservation restrictions imposed on the Juminda Peninsula.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on the national level (Estonia’s economy, budget position) and international comparison (the Eurozone, the Baltic states, Eurostat). Specific Estonian industries, such as the wood and oil shale sectors, are highlighted in the context of national wealth and resource availability. The regional focus is indirect, concentrating instead on industrial policy that impacts the entire country.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is on local municipalities and their limited role in the planning process concerning national defense facilities. A specific example highlighted is a case that occurred in the city of Pärnu, where a private developer took advantage of a national defense detailed plan in an attractive riverside location.