By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 76
Fully Profiled: 76
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national tax policy and international aid for Ukraine. There is no regional or local focus present in the speech.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly national, centering on the overall increase in Estonian food prices and the resulting impact on the people of Estonia. International comparisons within the European context are also mentioned, but there are no references to specific local regions.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly international, centering on representing Estonia and protecting its interests globally. The necessity of improving foreign relations and establishing economic ties is emphasized, which requires a robust global network of embassies.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national level (Estonian social security system and mobilization) and the international level, addressing the support of Ukrainian war refugees and persons who have received international protection.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is insufficient data.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The focus is on regulations implemented at the national and European level, as the speaker points to a lack of knowledge concerning costs, both "domestically" and "in Europe." There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on international aid (Ukraine) and the corresponding domestic Estonian responsibility and political oversight. There are no references to specific Estonian regional or local issues.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian defense industry park and ammunition requirements), international comparison (Latvia and Lithuania), and engagement with foreign investors. He uses the other Baltic states as a negative benchmark to highlight Estonia's slow pace of development.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national financial responsibility (the taxpayer) and international issues (EU crisis mechanisms, the Eurozone). While shipping and maritime affairs are mentioned in connection with ticket prices, a specific regional emphasis is lacking.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The primary focus is on Estonia's national defense policy, though this is closely tied to the international and regional context. Specifically, the actions taken by neighboring countries (Poland, Lithuania, Finland) and the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine are highlighted to justify domestic defense investments.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The regional focus is divided between national and international priorities, emphasizing the necessity of Estonian consulates in the USA (San Francisco, New York) for the purposes of business diplomacy and providing services to citizens. Domestically, the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents is highlighted, as a personal car is often their only means of transportation. Regarding foreign policy, the proposal to adopt the historical name Königsberg for Kaliningrad is supported.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is predominantly on the national and international levels, covering Estonia's sovereignty, internal security, and foreign policy. Specific emphasis is placed on the threat of Russia's hybrid warfare and potential mass lawsuits filed by Russian and Belarusian citizens.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Attention is divided between local administrative issues (such as waste collection for summer homes and municipal agreements) and national and international security (threats from the Russian Federation and support for Ukraine). The local focus is practical and directly concerns property owners.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed exclusively at national economic issues, such as the tax burden, inflation, and people's purchasing power more broadly. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses heavily on Estonia's national defense and security, placing it within the broader regional context that borders Russia. It specifically mentions Finland, Norway, the Baltic states, and Poland, emphasizing the 2000 km border with the "empire of evil," as well as Finland's similar decision to withdraw from the convention.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is strongly on international and national security, emphasizing Estonia's geographical position on the frontline. Attention is paid to the united front of the Baltic states, Poland, and Finland, and their similar national defense considerations. Reference is also made to Russia's aggression and the US position on not acceding to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national energy policy and its impact on the Estonian economy, emphasizing the necessity of preserving cost-effective oil shale energy. An international perspective is utilized for comparison, highlighting the examples of Germany, Denmark, and Finland to illustrate the link between the widespread adoption of renewable energy and high electricity prices.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international security issues (Russian aggression, Western countries) and the national level (Estonia's defense expenditures and long-term development strategy). There is no reference to specific local or regional topics.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is heavily centered on domestic issues, particularly the financial burden on local governments and the depopulation of rural areas. Emphasis is placed on the loss of services and jobs in rural areas, which highlights concerns regarding regional inequality.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and international issues, such as constitutional competence, international agreements, internal security, and pressure from the European Court of Justice. Oil shale and its price are mentioned as a topic of regional importance, but this is addressed within the context of national energy security.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on coastal areas and bodies of water, highlighting the issue's impact on local fishermen. International experience (Finland) is referenced to address the problem.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation and international scientific research; there is no reference to a specific regional topic.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national security and citizenship policy, utilizing an international comparison with Russia and Belarus to emphasize the distinctiveness of Estonia's approach. Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering the demographic crisis and the government's nationwide socio-political decisions.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international and national security, emphasizing Estonia's position as a frontline state within the context of NATO and the EU. Geopolitically, the focus is on the Russian threat, and Estonia's inaction is compared to the proactiveness shown by Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. Regionally, Ida-Viru County and Pärnu County are mentioned as possible locations for an ammunition factory, though no decision has been made regarding this matter.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on coastal areas and local coastal fishermen whose economic activity is under threat. The issue raised is directly linked to Estonia's coastal environment and its fish stocks.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on issues of national security, constitutional amendments, and international relations (specifically, aggressor states Russia and Belarus, NATO, and allied nations). There is no regional or local focus, with the exception of how local elections might impact the fate of the country.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The focus is at the national level (the cornerstones of Estonian statehood, the constitution) and the international level (events in Ukraine, Russian aggression, anti-NATO sentiments). European Union rules and global trends concerning illegal immigration are also mentioned, but there is no concentration on specific regions of Estonia.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is international, concentrating directly on the proposed changes to the Republic of Finland's immigration policy. Attention is directed toward how Finland's decisions will influence the political debate in Estonia.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide tax policy and its impact on the entire Estonian automotive market.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national security (the Defense Forces, Republic of Estonia) and the international threat landscape, especially in the context of Russia's military production capability. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national policy (the car tax) and its broader impact on citizens. Although one person who contacted the speaker is mentioned, there is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is split between international foreign policy issues (Ukraine, the Global South, Israel/Palestine) and national environmental policy (mining, offshore wind farms). There is no specific local or regional focus.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is on the national level (Estonian citizenship policy, the activities of the PPA) and the international context, citing the Latvian case as an example, where an individual with Estonian-Russian dual citizenship committed a crime. There is no specific focus on any local Estonian region or electoral district.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (Estonian economy, tax policy, national defense) and international (comparison with Europe and neighbors, aid to Ukraine). Specific regional or local topics are not covered.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is directed toward the impact of Rail Baltic, an international infrastructure project, on Estonia. Specifically, attention is being paid to the burden placed on the Estonian state budget, highlighting Estonia’s share of the operational costs (100–150 million).
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on national budgetary policy and the international context. Mention is made of promoting the Estonian budget model in Latvia and discussions within the European Commission, which highlights the interest in the international impact of Estonian policy abroad.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, centering on the overall state of the Estonian economy, its competitiveness in international comparison, and national security. Comparisons with other European Union countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, etc.) are mentioned.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on economic policy at the national level and the broader issues concerning Estonia's business environment. Specific regional topics or local projects are not addressed.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly national (Estonian historical memory, the Defence Forces Cemetery, Estonia's will to defend) and international (Ukrainian conscripts, Russian aggression, comparisons with Latvia and Finland regarding the treatment of monuments). There is no specific emphasis on local or regional economic or infrastructure projects within Estonia.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national topics concerning the budget structure, the reallocation of Ministry of Interior expenditures (prison, Northern Prefecture), and legality. A significant international focus is placed on recognizing the 1944 mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. There is no regional focus.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national social policy and its impact on the entire population, with no regional emphasis. The topics discussed extensively affect the sense of security and well-being of all Estonian residents.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker addresses the issue of low population density, which contributes to the high cost of broadband networks in rural areas, highlighting the regional disparity in both the availability and pricing of these services.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is purely national and historical, dealing with the fate of the Estonian people and the recognition of national heroes. Regional or international topics are not covered.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The primary focus is on national security and ensuring the necessary defense capability, given the length of the border between Estonia and Russia. There is no regional or local focus in the speech.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The regional scope is primarily national and international, drawing comparisons between Estonia's economic recession and the growth seen in neighboring countries and European stock markets. A specific regional focus highlights the extremely negative effect of the proposed car tax on residents of rural areas, for whom a vehicle is essential.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily international, centering on the war in Ukraine, Russia's activities, and the positions of major powers (the USA, China, India) regarding the prohibition of anti-personnel landmines. The discussion is aimed at adapting Estonia's security policy in light of the international situation.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed towards rural areas and rural residents, for whom giving up their car is impossible due to inadequate public transport. It is also emphasized that public transport in cities is below any acceptable standard, which makes giving up a car difficult.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy, Estonian businesses, Estonian legislation) and international competition. It emphasizes the need to keep pace with global competition and address cross-border issues, while prioritizing national solutions. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing wide-ranging environmental and agricultural policy issues that concern farmers' livelihoods and the Rail Baltic project. There is no specific regional emphasis, but the concerns of rural residents (farmers) are highlighted.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national and constitutional issues, also addressing the language requirements for candidates running for local government councils. Specific regions or local projects are not emphasized.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national policy issues concerning citizenship, immigration, and birth rates. Furthermore, attention is drawn to the need to establish language requirements for candidates at the local government (LGU) level.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian e-voting system) and international standards (the Council of Europe). Regional or local topics are absent.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is strongly international (EU directives, Russian aggression, G7, the European Central Bank) and national (the cohesion of Estonian society, financial risks for Estonian taxpayers). Neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Poland) and their refusal to adopt the Estonian scheme are also mentioned. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national political issues, primarily education policy and government funding decisions, without any specific regional emphasis.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national and international, centering on the reliability of the Estonian electoral system and comparisons with countries across Europe and the world. There is no separate regional or local focus, apart from references to the percentage of trust among Estonian voters.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national issues, addressing Estonian identity, the cultural sphere, and the interpretation of the constitution. There are no references to specific local or international topics.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing language training and integration for immigrants in Estonia ("for people who are already here").
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed towards areas where the proportion of Russian speakers is high, such as Ida-Virumaa, Tallinn, and Maardu. These regions are cited as examples where the plan for a unified school system would result in the formation of Russian-majority schools and Estonians being relegated to a minority status.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international security and humanitarian issues (the horrors of the war in Ukraine) and their impact on Estonia's national and demographic situation. Domestically, Tallinn and Tartu are mentioned in connection with educational matters, while Võhma and Võõpsu are cited merely to illustrate the absurdity of the commission's logic.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main focus is on the Estonian national level (the survival of the nation, family benefits). Internationally, he/she compares Estonia's birth rate with those in Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania, as well as refugee support in Poland and Romania. A recent visit to the front line in Ukraine (Bakhmut, Avdiivka) is also mentioned.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the situation of Estonian food producers and the state's security doctrine. The international focus is related to the threat posed by Russia, the context of the war in Ukraine, and the necessity of the presence of allied forces.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The focus is predominantly on national and constitutional issues, especially concerning security and democracy. The regional aspect is limited to a proposal to allow referendums at the local government level in order to enhance democracy.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level, concentrating on the state of the Estonian population and families, as well as national demographic policy.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national legislation and international comparisons (European countries, Afghanistan). The regional aspect addresses the protection of local government autonomy via the abolition of the "two chairs law," alongside references to specific city districts where the Muslim population has grown.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The focus is on national legislation (the Constitution, the Electoral Law) and international comparison, citing as an example Latvia’s practice in restricting the voting rights of third-country citizens.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national tax policy issues (bank tax, car tax, land tax) and social topics (the burqa ban). A specific regional focus is absent.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on the local government level, particularly the instability of electoral alliances and the relationship between local authorities and the state. Examples from Tallinn (specifically the Lasnamäe votes) and Narva are cited to illustrate the negative impact of non-citizen voting rights on local governance. He stresses that the government acts as a "taskmaster" (kupjas) toward local governments, imposing obligations on them without providing financial backing.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is predominantly national, centered on the preservation of the Estonian state language and national statehood. Regional problems are highlighted within the context of local municipalities where the language law is violated (referencing councils where work is conducted in Russian). Furthermore, an international comparison with Latvia and Finland is introduced, alongside the topic of European Union agricultural subsidies.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national economic issues, such as the impact of tax increases on the Estonian economy and inflation. Specific regional topics are absent.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is predominantly international and national, concentrating on Estonia’s position as a frontline state, NATO allies (the US, Great Britain), and relations with Russia (territorial integrity, occupied territories). The regional focus also includes the closure of consulates in the US (San Francisco, New York), which negatively impacts communication with the US and the Estonian diaspora communities.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on the freedom of choice and health of Estonian consumers, emphasizing the lack of a tradition of eating insects "in the Estonian and European cultural space." Reference is also made to other EU countries (Italy, Hungary) regarding similar regulations, in order to demonstrate the international context of the draft bill.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is clearly international and geared towards neighboring countries. Specific emphasis is placed on the Baltic states and Finland to find solutions to a shared problem.