By Plenary Sessions: Siim Pohlak
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on the development and support of rural areas. It is stressed that the funds saved by eliminating expense allowances should be directed to rural areas—for instance, to maintain 25 small rural schools—in direct contrast to the government’s decision to close schools.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is placed on national policy measures, such as the regulation of VAT and the creation of support measures, which affect the healthcare system nationwide. There is no regional focus.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly at the national level (the state of the Estonian economy and its people) and on international comparisons with the tax policies of European Union member states. Specific local or regional projects or communities are not emphasized.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The focus is primarily at the national level (the functioning of democracy in Estonia) and on international comparison (the practices of European countries). Local government is mentioned in relation to concerns regarding the organization of referendums.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the state budget and nationwide tax policy). Regional or local topics are not addressed.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It focuses on the relationship and responsibilities between the state and local municipalities concerning the maintenance of educational institutions (the third school level), which points to concern over the continued provision of services at the local level. Regarding the climate topic, the focus is global, questioning whether Estonia can influence "the entire global climate system."
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level, centering on the economic hardships faced by the Estonian people, Estonian small entrepreneurs, and national capital. Specific regional or local issues are not highlighted.