By Plenary Sessions: Andres Metsoja

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.

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.

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.

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.