By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly regional and domestic, highlighting issues concerning the availability of Estonian-language service outside the capital. The Võru and Otepää regions are specifically mentioned, including the Otepää Maxima, emphasizing that the problem is nationwide.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is divided between national topics (the protection of the Estonian language, KAPO security concerns) and international issues (EU regulations, Pfizer’s operations in the US, the Pandemrix case in Sweden and Finland). Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed towards national infrastructure, highlighting the significance of the Tallinn–Tartu highway as the nation's primary artery. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on protecting the interests of rural residents, who are particularly severely impacted by the car tax and the pressure to abandon quality vehicles.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily at the national and international level, particularly concerning security and the war in Ukraine. The sole regional reference is a small rural school that was mentioned, which serves as an example of the deteriorating domestic economy and the difficulties people face in making ends meet.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Rakvere is mentioned in connection with the case involving Minister Kuusik, during which an extensive police operation was carried out. However, this reference serves to illustrate a pattern of national political pressure, rather than focusing on regional policy.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A strong regional focus is placed on Southern Estonia (Tartu, Valga) and the cross-border transport connection with Latvia (Riga). It highlights the negative impact of Rail Baltic on Pärnu County and advocates for developing the existing railway route to serve regional policy goals. Security concerns in Lääne-Viru County are also mentioned.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on South Estonia and rural areas where maternity wards have been closed (Põlva, Valga, Läänemaa), forcing expectant mothers to travel dangerously long distances (up to 200 km) on slippery roads. This highlights the unequal situation faced by residents of rural areas.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily placed on international issues (EU financial mechanisms, aid to Greece and Cyprus, African dictatorships) and national topics (Estonia's economic independence, constitutional review). A specific local issue is also brought up (the closure of Metsküla school) as an example of misplaced priorities.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A strong regional focus is placed on Ida-Virumaa, where the threat to the existence of Estonian-language gymnasiums (Toila Gymnasium, Kiviõli Estonian Gymnasium) is highlighted. The speaker references the minister’s presumed better understanding of Ida-Virumaa, while emphasizing the region's importance.