By Months: Siim Pohlak

Total Months: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

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09.2025

2 Speeches

The focus is strictly national, addressing the activities of the Estonian government and the trust of the Estonian people. Specific regional or local topics are not emphasized; instead, the discussion centers on national crisis management cases.
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06.2025

1 Speeches

The focus is clearly on the regional cultural event, the Viljandi Folk Festival, highlighting its importance and vulnerability. This points to attention being given to local or regional cultural projects.
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05.2025

18 Speeches

The speaker focuses on Estonia’s national economic problems (inflation, tax burden) and constantly compares Estonia with its immediate neighbors (Latvia, Finland, Sweden), stressing that under the leadership of the Reform Party, Estonia is becoming the most expensive country in the Baltic Sea region. In an international context, Western European immigration policy is criticized, with Malmö being cited as an example.
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04.2025

5 Speeches

The focus is wide-ranging, encompassing both national topics (energy security, population) and international comparisons (support schemes for large families in European countries). Regionally, attention was drawn to the Kose municipal council's opposition to the special planning for wind farms, underscoring the dissatisfaction of local communities.
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03.2025

7 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national economic and social issues, often referencing international examples (such as Hungary's fertility rate). The regional aspect is evident in the proposal to grant local governments the opportunity to reconstruct heating systems for the purpose of establishing combined heat and power (CHP) plants, which would help ensure decentralized security and a stable supply of thermal and electrical energy.
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02.2025

4 Speeches

The focus is entirely national, addressing the Estonian economy and entrepreneurship’s ability to cope with high electricity prices, while also defining the fundamental principles of the Estonian state and the question of voting rights. It is emphasized that the organization of life must be decided by Estonians.
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01.2025

14 Speeches

The focus is heavily on national and international topics, particularly issues concerning the Estonian economy and energy security. The importance of Estonia's oil shale reserves is emphasized, along with the need to allocate funds for oil shale research, highlighting the significance of the industry in Ida-Virumaa. The European context is also mentioned (tax levels, problems related to renewable energy).
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12.2024

15 Speeches

The primary focus is on national economic and social issues. Nevertheless, there is also a specific regional focus, exemplified by the Kose rural municipality, where he/she inquires about the possibilities for local residents to halt the process of establishing wind farms near settlements.
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11.2024

16 Speeches

The regional focus is directed toward rural areas, emphasizing the essential role of the car in country life and criticizing the government's neglect of rural residents. The text also addresses Estonian border defense, mentioning the land border with Latvia and border control measures concerning Finland, while referencing the example set by Western European countries (Germany, Austria, the Netherlands) in strengthening border control.
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10.2024

15 Speeches

The focus is primarily on the national level (the Estonian economy, the state budget) and international comparisons (the Lithuanian bank tax, falling to the bottom ranks in Europe). Regionally, the issue of the Lihula monument is mentioned, demanding clarification regarding the excessive use of power.
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09.2024

8 Speeches

The politician's focus is heavily centered on Estonia's domestic economic and social problems. The international context is primarily utilized as a benchmark, citing examples of European countries that are performing better economically, or inquiring about analogous laws in neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland) and Hungary's fertility support policy.
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07.2024

5 Speeches

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the coping and well-being of the Estonian people and businesses, as well as the state of the country's finances. Regional or local topics are absent; the economic situation is internationally compared with the Scandinavian countries.
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06.2024

15 Speeches

The speaker emphasizes the difficulties faced by small businesses, "especially outside Tallinn," and mentions the situation in rural areas, showing concern for the regional economy and the living environment. He also criticizes the Rail Baltic project, which, in his estimation, "is sinking into the swamp."
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05.2024

16 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national economic and security policy, emphasizing the importance of strengthening domestic food production (fruit and vegetable cultivation) and overall food security. On the international level, attention is paid to the threat of Islamic terrorism in Europe and the continuation of operations by Estonian consulates.
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04.2024

20 Speeches

The focus is primarily national (Estonian economy, roads, culture, electoral system). At the international level, he/she criticizes the Estonian government's interference in Hungary's internal affairs, stressing the need to respect sovereignty.
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03.2024

38 Speeches

The focus is primarily at the national level (the Estonian economy, the public's purchasing power) and within the context of the European Union (tax comparisons). Regionally, concern is highlighted regarding rural areas, criticizing government policies that lead to the closure of small country schools.
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02.2024

25 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national economic and tax matters, although local problems are also introduced. Specific issues mentioned include the language controversy at a Tallinn shopping center, the reliance of rural areas on cars, and patterns of corruption within the Kose municipality, demonstrating awareness of local and regional concerns. Furthermore, there is criticism directed at channeling funds to "Sub-Saharan Africa" instead of assisting domestic savings and loan associations.
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01.2024

17 Speeches

The focus is on both national mega-projects (Rail Baltic, the completion of Via Baltica up to Ikla) and regional policy, especially in connection with the consolidation of the school network and the promotion of settling in rural areas. Specific local issues are being raised, such as the strain on the electricity grid in Tallinn's residential districts (Mustamäe) and the scarcity of Estonian language conversation in the capital's shopping centers.
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