By Months: Henn Põlluaas

Total Months: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

All Categories Political Position Topic Expertise Rhetorical Style Activity Patterns Opposition Stance Collaboration Style Regional Focus Economic Views Social Issues Legislative Focus
10.2025

10 Speeches

The focus is on national social policy and international issues (Ukrainian war refugees, mobilization). There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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09.2025

19 Speeches

The focus is primarily at the national level (Estonia's defense capability, taxpayer costs) and at the international level (the impact of the war in Ukraine, EU mechanisms, comparison with Latvia and Lithuania regarding defense industry development). Specific local or regional projects or communities were not mentioned.
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06.2025

9 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national security and foreign policy, emphasizing Estonia's position along the Russian border and referencing the experiences of Ukraine and neighboring countries (Finland, Norway, Poland). A single practical issue concerns local waste management, using the example of a summer cottage, which is utilized to illustrate broader regulatory problems.
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05.2025

10 Speeches

The focus is directed at the shortcomings of regional policy, emphasizing the depopulation of rural areas and the loss of services and jobs, despite the measures implemented. The issues surrounding the financing of local governments are also addressed, which makes it difficult for them to fulfill their obligations.
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04.2025

9 Speeches

The focus is on issues of national sovereignty (visa policy, the denunciation of foreign treaties) and a nationwide environmental problem affecting fishermen (the explosive growth of cormorant populations). There is no regional focus, but international examples (Finnish studies on cormorants, a British court ruling, pressure from the European Court of Justice) are utilized to support the arguments.
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03.2025

4 Speeches

The focus is heavily international (NATO, EU) and national (defense capability, demography). Regionally, Ida-Virumaa and Pärnumaa are cited as potential sites for an ammunition factory, with criticism directed at the lack of a final decision. On the international stage, emphasis is placed on the unique burden and role of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland—the frontline states—in the defense of Germany, France, and Spain.
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02.2025

5 Speeches

The primary focus is on national security and constitutional issues that affect all of Estonia. The concerns of coastal fishermen regarding the high number of cormorants are also briefly addressed, which points to an awareness of local economic and environmental issues.
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01.2025

8 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national and international topics, covering Estonian national defense, tax policy, and citizenship issues. Finland's tightening residence permit conditions and Russia's aggression in Ukraine are mentioned, while local or regional topics are absent.
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12.2024

10 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national economic, security, and social issues (tax policy, education, citizenship). It mentions the Latvian case regarding dual citizenship and references a comparison to the European economic recession, thereby placing Estonia's situation in an international context.
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11.2024

3 Speeches

The focus is directed towards major national infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic) and the state budget, while also extending to the international level. This includes mentioning the promotion of the Estonian budget model in Latvia and discussions within the European Commission, as well as relations concerning Rail Baltic transit with Russia and Finland.
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10.2024

21 Speeches

The focus is primarily national (the Estonian economy, budget) and international (the War in Ukraine, recognition of the genocide of the Crimean Tatars). Regionally, themes of historical memory are highlighted, specifically referencing the Lihula monument and the condition of the Defence Forces Cemetery, while criticizing the state government's inaction in removing Russian occupation symbolism.
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09.2024

2 Speeches

The focus is clearly national and international, centering on the strategic capabilities of Estonian national defense and the protection of the border between Estonia and Russia. Regional or local issues are not addressed in the speeches.
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07.2024

1 Speeches

The focus is mainly on national economic problems and international comparisons (Europe, neighboring countries). The regional aspect gained prominence in the context of the car tax, underscoring its extremely negative effects on people living in rural areas.
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06.2024

11 Speeches

The regional focus is directed toward rural areas, stressing that the proposed car tax will disproportionately affect rural residents and large families, given that public transport is completely inadequate. Furthermore, a foreign policy issue was raised concerning the reversal of the decision to close the San Francisco consulate.
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05.2024

12 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national and international topics, addressing European Union directives, Russian aggression and asset confiscation, and Estonia's domestic legislation. Local issues (local government candidates, taxi drivers) are highlighted in the context of immigration and language policy. In the discussion concerning the confiscation of Russian assets, Estonia's position is emphasized in comparison with other EU countries and G7 members.
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04.2024

27 Speeches

The focus is primarily national (the continuation of the Estonian nation, family benefits) and international (the war in Ukraine, immigration, comparison of e-elections with other countries). Regional attention is paid to Ida-Virumaa, Tallinn, and Maardu due to the threat of Russification of schools; Võhma and Võõpsu are also mentioned in the context of a Ukrainian-language school.
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03.2024

49 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national issues (tax terror, demography, national defense) and international topics. Internationally, attention centers on the USA (the closure of consulates in San Francisco and New York) and European countries (burqa bans in Belgium, France, etc.). The adoption of Kaliningrad's historical name, Königsberg, is also mentioned.
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02.2024

58 Speeches

The focus is broadly on national issues (security, language, immigration) and at the local government level (electoral coalitions, the working language of councils). The negative impact of the car tax on rural residents is mentioned, as is the influence of the Russian-speaking population in Tallinn, Narva, and Lasnamäe. Internationally, Estonia's interests in NATO and the EU are emphasized, while the closure of consulates in the US (San Francisco, New York) is criticized.
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