By Months: Henn Põlluaas
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.