By Plenary Sessions: Reili Rand
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is very strong, emphasizing the disparity in added value and wage levels between the counties. The example of Hiiumaa is specifically highlighted, citing the low median wage (€1400) and the fact that the Statistical Office rounds its GDP contribution down to zero.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is very strong, concentrating specifically on improving the connectivity of the major islands (especially Hiiumaa) via ferries and the Rohuküla railway. The need to reduce the strain on ferry capacity is emphasized.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing state finances, credit ratings, and the overall competitiveness of the economy. Estonian businesses and private individuals are mentioned broadly, without providing any specific regional emphasis.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly directed towards the Estonian islands (Hiiumaa and Saaremaa), highlighting the significance of the ferry link as the most crucial piece of infrastructure. The speaker supports the proposal put forward by entrepreneurs to treat the ferry connection as an extension of the mainland road network, aiming to facilitate the region's development. The issue of regional inequality is also brought up.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary focus is national, touching upon all Estonian families, but regional examples are also brought forward. The low birth rate is illustrated using the population figures of Hiiumaa, a county the speaker refers to as being particularly close to their heart. There is also mention of the small victory achieved by rural families regarding the cancellation of the tax hike, and Võrumaa is cited as a positive example in implementing subsidies for organic school meals.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
There is a very strong regional focus on Hiiumaa, where efforts are being made to protect the local education system and the culturally significant Suuremõisa Manor. The need to take into account the local community's opposition and identity-related concerns regarding the education reform is emphasized.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is directed toward rural areas, emphasizing that acquiring a home is a serious challenge for young families precisely there. Although the topic is national, the specific difficulties of rural areas are being highlighted.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating specifically on the residents of Hiiumaa island and its local healthcare institutions (Hiiumaa Hospital, family doctors). The vital importance of the only facility ensuring 24/7 medical care on the island is emphasized.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is very strong, emphasizing the availability of public services and jobs with higher salary levels throughout all counties. Separate attention is paid to the problems of the islands, referencing the "neighbor man of Hiiumaa" and the island service fees, which are added to the already higher price of electricity.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the needs of residents in Western Estonia and the islands (Hiiumaa, Saaremaa) regarding infrastructure (railways, ferries) and overall quality of life. Ferry connections are viewed as the lifeline for island residents, and local consumer cooperatives are cited as examples of organizations promoting local community development.