By Agendas: Vadim Belobrovtsev

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level (Estonian tax policy and food prices) and includes an international comparison with other European countries (excluding Denmark). Specific local or regional topics are absent, apart from a general reference to the school meal situation.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (625 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is placed on national legislation and social policy, using examples from other European Union member states for comparison. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly national, concentrating on the quality and price of services for the Estonian people. The regional focus is expressed by comparing the situation in Estonia with the European average.
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is exclusively on national issues, analyzing the impact of the income tax reform and the car tax on the entire Estonian population and the state budget.
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2025-10-08
Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is strictly national, centering on the Estonian average wage coefficient and the salaries of state-funded rescuers, police officers, and teachers. Attention is directed toward the demonstration taking place in front of the Riigikogu.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is strictly national and macroeconomic, addressing national debt, GDP, and social benefits across the entire population. Estonia’s position as a model European country regarding debt indicators is also mentioned.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient data. The focus is on national social and tax issues (demographics, car tax).
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2025-09-24
Catastrophic demographic situation

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strictly national, concentrating on Estonia's demographic situation and its vulnerability, given its population of 1.3 million. International comparisons (such as Germany) are utilized solely to underscore the seriousness and unique nature of Estonia's circumstances.
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2025-09-22
Request for Information Regarding PPA Employee Salaries (No. 780)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is national, concentrating on the Estonian average wage and the situation of civil servants (police officers, border guards, and rescuers) throughout the country. There is no regional focus, although Estonia's position at the forefront of European inflation is mentioned.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Kopli Commando (no. 774)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is almost entirely on Põhja-Tallinn (North Tallinn), emphasizing its rapid development, large population, and specific geographical and structural risk factors. Separate emphasis is placed on Paljassaare and the impact of the recently adopted Põhja-Tallinn comprehensive plan.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Bailiffs (no 807)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Estonian legal practices) and the international level (seeking experience from other countries). Specific local or regional problems are not mentioned.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding problems with pension payments (no. 769)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is national, centering on the nationwide activities of the Social Insurance Board and its impact on all Estonian pensioners. The reference to Estonia as an "IT state" also confirms this national perspective.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national education and social policy, but specific examples from local municipalities are used to illustrate the issue. The contribution of the City of Tallinn to covering school meal costs is highlighted in particular, along with the example of price increases in Tartu.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is national, concentrating on legislation that affects public order and market regulation within the Estonian market.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Although the primary focus is the national demographic crisis, the political situation in the city of Tallinn is highlighted as an illustrative example. The actions of the Tallinn coalition are criticized, and reference is made to the Center Party's proposal to eliminate fees for kindergarten places in Tallinn.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Not enough data
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Teacher Salaries (No. 778)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily national, emphasizing that any increase in teachers' salaries must be nationwide. At the same time, the issue of regional inequality is being raised, citing the higher salaries of teachers in Ida-Virumaa due to specific pay coefficients as an example, and demanding equivalent pay across all regions of Estonia.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding school food (no. 770)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on state funding, but regional differences are being highlighted, particularly the positive example set by the city of Tallinn. Tallinn is an exception where the local authority covers the costs of school lunches, while in other municipalities, parents are required to pay.
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2025-09-15
Request regarding the salaries of cultural workers (no 781)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is national, centering on the wage conditions of Estonian cultural workers and other state employees (police officers, rescue workers, teachers), as well as the country's economic situation. A demonstration in front of Stenbock House in Tallinn is mentioned, but the issue is nationwide.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

A regional focus is absent; the concentration is instead on nationwide legislation (the Law of Obligations Act) and its impact on the wider population ("the ordinary person").
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Act of Obligations (621 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data. The focus is on national legislation and its broader impact on ordinary people.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending § 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemoration Days Act (637 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly international and regional, emphasizing the need to align the number of Estonian public holidays with the majority of the European Union, and particularly with our Baltic and Nordic partners. It is noted that the current situation makes cooperation difficult for Estonian businesses with their Latvian, Lithuanian, and Nordic counterparts.
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2025-09-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to develop tax incentives for student employment" (638 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The primary focus is on national problems and solutions (the Estonian people, the state), but the speaker uses his previous experience as Deputy Mayor of Tallinn and his involvement with the student work brigades as a concrete example of regional practice.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on issues of healthcare financing and financial stability at the national level.
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2025-09-10
Automaks

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on the national economic situation and international comparisons (Latvia, Lithuania). The regional aspect manifests as support for exceptions granted to rural residents, recognizing their greater reliance on cars.
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2025-09-09
Hearing on Elering's Strategy (No. 741)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is directed toward the development of Estonia's domestic networks and the protection of Estonian consumers' interests in an international context. Specifically, the plan for establishing the fourth Estonia-Latvia interconnection is criticized, with the alternative proposed being the redirection of investments into domestic networks.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is primarily on national issues (demographics, wages, internet services), but a strong regional emphasis is placed on the security of North Tallinn residents following the closure of the Kopli rescue squad. Comparisons are frequently drawn between the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden) within the context of economic and social policy.
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2025-06-19
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level (Estonia’s constitutional order, the activities of the Riigikogu) and on the international/ecclesiastical level (canonical ties with the Moscow Patriarchate). Local or regional issues are not addressed.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is national, centered on the organization of the Estonian education system, but the critical role of local governments (LGUs) as school maintainers is emphasized. It is mentioned that the umbrella organization of the LGUs (ELVL) does not support the draft bill, which directly links national legislation to local administration and responsibility.
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2025-06-18
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is distinctly national, centering on the core principles of Estonia as a digital state and specific issues within national legislation (such as the sharing of credit information). Emphasis is placed on the unique data management principles inherent to the Estonian e-state.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the principles of the Estonian e-government and amendments to the Money Laundering Prevention Act. International sanctions are also mentioned, but there is no specific regional or local focus.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, concentrating on ensuring the rights of Russian-speaking residents living in Estonia (approximately 400,000) and Ukrainian refugees. Emphasis is placed on the significance of these groups as a component of the labor force.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing the impact of the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and the activities of the central confederation of trade unions, matters which are of nationwide significance.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is maintained at the national level, concentrating specifically on the legislation of the Republic of Estonia, the constitutional order, and the relationships between state institutions (the President and the Supreme Court). There is no regional focus.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, centering on Tallinn city politics, particularly the elimination of the kindergarten tuition fee and the management of the city’s green spaces. Although the abolition of the fee is supported nationwide, the argumentation and examples provided remain Tallinn-centric.
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2025-06-11
Pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The focus is exclusively on national topics that affect all residents of Estonia, especially pensioners, without any specific regional emphasis.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and amending other acts related thereto (establishing compulsory education), second reading (644 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is at the national level (the state's contribution), but specific examples from local municipalities are utilized to support the arguments. Particular emphasis is placed on the City of Tallinn's supplementary contribution to school meals and the City of Tartu's plans to increase parental contributions.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding Population Decline (No. 758)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main focus is on national demographic and security issues that affect the entire population of Estonia. Regionally, the positive example set by the city of Tallinn in implementing the policy of gradually abolishing kindergarten fees is highlighted, referencing the Center Party's previous work in the capital.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the spread of poverty and social policy across the whole of Estonia. International indicators (Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway) are used solely as points of comparison for the situation in Estonia.
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing that the issue of light personal mobility devices is most acute specifically in the capital, Tallinn. Repeated reference is made to the activities of the Tallinn City Government and City Council, including a previous press conference and the City Council's unanimous support for acquiring regulatory powers.
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2025-06-04
Wages and school lunches

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national education and social policy issues (such as teachers' salaries and school catering) that affect the entire country. There is no specific regional focus.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The focus is regional and international, centering on the Rail Baltic project and the cooperation or competition between Estonia and Latvia. The main focus is the joint infrastructure project of the Baltic states.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide qualification requirements stipulated in the new consolidated Youth Sector Act.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the state's 2025 supplementary budget and its impact on public understanding.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on Estonia's national energy needs, expanding the focus to cooperation within the Baltic region (Latvia and Lithuania). International comparison (Canada) is used as the basis for the risk analysis.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily international and national, centering on a comparison of the tax systems of the European Union and European countries more broadly (including Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, and Hungary). The examples cited are wealthier EU member states that have transitioned to a progressive system.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is purely at the national level, addressing Estonia's general migration policy and the impending labor crisis.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the use of rail cars from foreign countries in Ukraine (no. 740)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is clearly international, centering on Estonia's role in aiding Ukraine and the issue of foreign railcars in Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on Estonia's reputation and actions on the international stage.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the construction of Via Baltica (no. 734)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on major national and international infrastructure projects (Via Baltica, Rail Baltic), which are vital for the connectivity of the Baltic region and for Estonia’s security.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the general situation of Estonian agriculture and the country's food security. Separate regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is strong, emphasizing the problems facing rural areas and Ida-Virumaa (Narva, Järva municipality), particularly concerning the reorganization of the school network and the transition to Estonian-language education. It is claimed that closing schools in rural areas will essentially kill off those regions.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly on the national level, dealing with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the impact of a nationally significant bill on the Estonian Orthodox Church. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
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2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national issues, such as crucial questions concerning Estonia's future (oil shale) and the nationwide climate law. There is no specific regional emphasis in the presented speeches.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national social policy (the care reform), and there are no references to specific regions or local problems.
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2025-05-12
Request for Information Regarding Notification to NATO Member States Concerning the Loss of Voting Rights in Local Elections in Estonia (No. 744)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national legislation (a constitutional amendment) and international relations, especially within the context of NATO allies and the European Union. The situation of people permanently residing in Estonia is highlighted.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national-level criminal policy and the activities of the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, addressing the prison system and penal policy more broadly.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national and macroeconomic, addressing Estonia's economic situation (inflation, tax increases) in the context of the European Union. The Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities (ELVL) is mentioned as a party opposing the draft bill, but specific regional or local topics are missing.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus remains on the Estonian economy and inflation, though it is analyzed within a broader international and regional context. Reference is made to the situation in neighboring countries and key trade partners, as well as Estonia’s position as the leader in price increases among the Baltic Sea countries.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national energy policy (the use of oil shale) and international influence, referencing the green transition being promoted at the European Union level. Specific local regions are not directly emphasized, even though the topic of oil shale is regionally significant in Estonia.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Local Government Electoral Act and the Act on Churches and Parishes (544 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on national legislation (at the Riigikogu level) concerning the electoral procedure for local governments. A regional focus is demonstrated through a historical example regarding the modification of Tallinn’s electoral procedure, used to illustrate unfair political tactics.
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2025-04-23
Pet Talks

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is national, dealing with an issue that impacts the entire Estonian population and state authorities (RIA, PPA). Furthermore, the necessity of informing the elderly in multiple languages (Estonian, Russian, English) is specifically highlighted, indicating a broad target audience within Estonia.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker strongly emphasizes regional disparities and the deepening of marginalization, noting that actively functioning cultural institutions are absent in smaller municipalities. Separately, the crisis in coach succession in Ida-Viru County and Narva is highlighted, where nearly 80% of the coaches are of retirement age or rapidly approaching it.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily international, using comparisons with Finland, Germany, Russia, and Venezuela to assess Estonia's domestic policy. There is no focus on local or regional Estonian issues.
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2025-04-17
Draft Law Amending the Value Added Tax Act (593 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is international, comparing Estonia's actions regarding the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs with the practices of 25 European Union member states. Local or regional topics are absent.
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2025-04-17
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs to 9 percent" (579 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Estonian people, the Estonian economic situation) and on international comparisons, highlighting the practice of VAT reduction in 25 European Union member states. There is no specific regional or local emphasis within Estonia.
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2025-04-16
Second reading of the draft law amending the Tobacco Act (223 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is distinctly international and supranational, concentrating on European Union law, directives, and the role of the European Commission in the legislative process.
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2025-04-16
Teacher shortages and prospects for future generations

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is nationwide, addressing the minimum salary for teachers and the issue of future recruitment at the national level. There are no specific regions or local projects involved.
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2025-04-16
Sunlight money to municipalities

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is directed at national education policy and the teacher shortage across Estonia as a whole. To illustrate this systemic problem, a specific local example is used: Järva Rural Municipality, which was the first local government to receive a demand for a coercive fine.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is distinctly national, addressing the availability and cost of Estonian internet services within the European context. Emphasis is placed on Estonia's digital reputation as a whole and the resulting costs for the population.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is solely on national issues, covering the legitimacy of the government, the tax system, and security policy in Estonia as a whole.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide motor vehicle tax and the associated legal mechanisms that affect all taxpayers.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is distinctly national, concentrating on the constitutional principles of the Republic of Estonia and the rights of Orthodox individuals residing in Estonia. International examples are utilized solely for the purpose of dismissing them as irrelevant within the context of this draft legislation.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (566 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-04-09
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-04-08
Draft law on declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (592 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (Estonian women) and the international level, addressing European Union directives and equality programs. There are no specific local or regional projects.
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2025-04-07
Inquiry Regarding Chinese Intelligence Access to Estonian Residents' Data Through Applications and Technology (No. 718)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on international security issues (Chinese technology and measures taken by other countries) and their direct impact on the data security of Estonian residents at the national level.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national issues, including Estonia's economic situation, taxation, and the amendment of the nationwide law on churches and congregations. There is no regional focus.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is aimed at the national level and influencing local elections. Tallinn is specifically highlighted as the target of a political power struggle, where the goal is to take power without the Centre Party. Narva Mayor Katri Raik is also mentioned in her capacity as an SDE board member.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on the issue of national border security, but there is also mention of the local dimension, specifically referencing the activities of local residents and the potential economic problems the proposed bill could create in border areas. The negative local impact resulting from closing the border is strongly highlighted.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national policy (the car tax) and its impact on specific social groups in Estonia. Specific regions, local problems, or international issues are not addressed in the speeches.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly at the national level, concentrating on Estonia’s demographic situation and the actions of the Estonian government. The European context (low birth rates and turbulent times) is mentioned, but only to refute the government’s excuses.
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2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the government's management style, the role of the Riigikogu, and major national projects (offshore wind farms). There is no regional emphasis in the speech; rather, it addresses issues concerning the entire Estonian population (taxation, subsidies).
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2025-02-26
Aeronautics

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing

The focus is on the national level (Estonian aviation) and international connectivity, emphasizing the role of Tallinn Airport. Concern is raised over Estonia turning into a "periphery of Europe" and the direct negative impact this would have on the travel opportunities of up to 80,000 Estonian people.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary emphasis is on national and security issues, as well as the impact that amending the constitution will have on Estonia's status as a rule of law state. However, the bill's potential political effect on local elections is also mentioned, particularly in the city of Tallinn, referencing the support provided by the Centre Party.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The focus is placed both on the national level (Estonia’s lag behind the Nordic countries) and on specific regional infrastructure projects. Separately highlighted are the football halls built or planned on the initiative of the Centre Party in Tallinn (Tondiraba, Kadriorg, Olympic Swimming Complex) and in other Estonian cities (Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, Paide).
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on Estonia's domestic legal framework and security, emphasizing that the legal amendment directly concerns Estonian society and local Orthodox believers. Specifically mentioned are representatives of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate from the Pühtitsa Convent and the Nevsky Cathedral. Examples from foreign countries (Moldova, Ukraine) are used solely to demonstrate the inadequacy of the minister's arguments within the Estonian context.
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2025-02-19
Government foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is clearly international and pan-European, centering on the war in Ukraine, US-Russia relations, and the broader security landscape in Europe. Estonia's role is examined within the context of these global events, underscoring the necessity for the country to position itself effectively on the international stage.
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2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on international comparison, specifically concentrating on the Baltic States (Latvia and Lithuania) and their solutions for banking and defense taxes. The speaker utilizes the practices of neighboring countries as an argument to criticize Estonia's tax policy.
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2025-02-17
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily centered on the relationship between the state and local governments (KOV) regarding educational administration, as KOVs are the operators of 90% of the schools. It is emphasized that 70 local authorities, including major cities such as Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, and Pärnu, refused to sign the agreement, highlighting the broad regional extent of the problem.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' International Cooperation (no 677)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is placed on Estonian state educational institutions (EKA, Tallinn University), which highlights the national scope of the issue. To underscore the severity of the problem, international examples (the United States) and a reference to the European School are utilized.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The regional focus is national and legislative, dealing with amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act that affect all residents of Estonia. There are no references to specific regional problems or projects.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Local Government Organisation Act (537 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly directed at the differences between local governments, contrasting Tallinn (where MUPO operates) with other municipalities. Emphasis is placed on ensuring the uniform application of the law and the existence of executive bodies even outside the capital.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-02-12
Political situation

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Regionally, the focus is placed on criticizing the management of the City of Tallinn, using this as an example of the Social Democrats' failed performance. In contrast, the Väätsa municipality is mentioned to emphasize the complexity of administering Tallinn.
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2025-02-12
Government coalition policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is primarily on the national level, addressing the internal stability of the government and the foreign policy debate. One specific local issue ("Kopli komando") is mentioned as an example of an inter-ministerial dispute.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly on international and national foreign policy issues. Specific emphasis is placed on relations with the USA, our largest ally, and achieving political clarity regarding the Middle East (Israel) and Georgia. There are no references to local or regional domestic Estonian topics.
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2025-02-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government to carry out an analysis of the impact of young people’s social media use" (550 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is distinctly national, concentrating on the impact of social media on Estonian youth and the necessity of carrying out the analysis specifically within the Estonian context. While the option of drawing upon the experience of other countries is mentioned, it remains secondary to the national analysis.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of the Kopli Commando (no. 682)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the safety and security of Põhja-Tallinn (the first electoral district) and the residents' sense of security. Emphasis is placed on the specific characteristics of the area (a peninsula, wooden housing, industrial enterprises), and the Prime Minister is being asked to provide an answer directly to their constituents.
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2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on the Baltic states (Lithuania and Latvia), which are used as direct examples and benchmarks regarding the imposition of the bank tax and the financing of national defense. It is emphasized that the neighbors' policies are superior to Estonia's and provide a model for security financing.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The focus is set at the national and international levels, examining the stability of the Estonian constitution and comparing it with 16 European Union member states where third-country nationals possess the right to vote in local elections. The local level is discussed solely within the context of suffrage (the governance of city or rural municipality affairs).
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2025-01-29
Estonian record fine

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national and international issues, specifically the financial obligations of the Estonian state and its relations with the European Commission. There is no regional emphasis.
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2025-01-29
Population policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing Estonia's demographic situation and nationwide legislative measures concerning family benefits and taxation.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – Second Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is on national-level legislation, particularly the draft bill concerning the Estonian Academy of Sciences and the work carried out by the Riigikogu committees. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is on international relations and the Baltic/Central European context, comparing Estonia's actions regarding the Georgia issue with earlier statements made by Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. It is highlighted that no other European Union countries, apart from those mentioned, have issued a similar statement.
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2025-01-22
Demographic situation

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus remains entirely at the national level, analyzing the decline of the Estonian population and the government's actions. The foreign policy reference is limited to Kaja Kallas's assertion regarding the shrinking birth rate across all of Europe.
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2025-01-22
Political culture

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is strictly on national issues, covering defense spending, tax policy, and the general economic situation of the Estonian people.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strongly at the national level, centering on the survival of the Estonian people and the demographic crisis. There is no regional or local focus, but international comparisons are used (Germany, Europe) to emphasize that Estonia's problem is particularly acute.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the employment and health insurance system that concerns all Estonians. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is on Tallinn Hospital, which is considered a project of national importance. It is emphasized that the hospital specifically serves the residents of Northern Estonia, not just Tallinn and Harju County, thereby highlighting a broader regional impact.
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (465 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, addressing issues within the Estonian education sector and parliamentary culture. Local governments are mentioned in relation to the Education Agreement, noting that only 9 out of 79 municipalities have joined it. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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2025-01-15
Government action

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is strictly national, addressing constitutional matters, Riigikogu procedures, and legislative bills concerning electoral rights.
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2025-01-15
The Republic of Estonia's state budget

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the work of the Riigikogu and the overall transparency of the state budget. Specific regional topics are absent.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national exploitation of mineral resources, especially phosphorite mining, which indicates a potential regional impact. Specific regions or local projects were not named in the address.
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2025-01-13
Inquiry Regarding the Activities of Members of the Government Concerning the Raising of Taxes (No. 665)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax and fee policy; there is no regional or local emphasis.
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2024-12-19
Santa Claus

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national topics, such as the vehicle tax, food prices, and the quality of parliamentary work. There are no references to specific regional or local issues, or international questions.
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2024-12-18
Kopli commando

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

There is a strong regional focus on Tallinn, particularly the Põhja-Tallinn district, emphasizing the significant decrease in the safety of the local population following the closure of the Kopli rescue station. The text also mentions a substantial increase in the workload of the Lilleküla rescue station.
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2024-12-18
Foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on international relations (cooperation with Israeli universities) and the national level (the coherence of Estonian foreign policy). Particular attention is paid to the security of the Estonian Jewish community and the sentiments within Estonia.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker highlights a specific local issue, referencing the closure of the Kopli fire station, which underscores the focus on regional rescue service requirements. This example is utilized within a broader critique of budget priorities.
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2024-12-17
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly international and at the Eurozone level, centering on the future and functions of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). Local or domestic issues are not mentioned.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is too little data.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus rests on local governments (LGUs), emphasizing their competence in the education sector and the financial burden placed upon them. Reference is made to 79 municipalities and the standpoints of the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities, which indicates a nationwide local focus.
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2024-12-11
Tax Festival

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

A strong regional focus on the Baltic states, using Latvia and Lithuania as direct comparison points for establishing the bank tax and funding security. It is emphasized that in Lithuania and Latvia, banks pay the security tax, unlike in Estonia, where it is paid by natural persons.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The regional focus is entirely international, centered on the Middle East conflict (Israel and Palestine) and Estonia’s actions at the UN General Assembly and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, covering demographic policy, economic stability, and the effect of government measures (taxes and benefits) on families nationwide.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Focuses heavily on the problems facing local governments (LG), especially the financial burden and the difficulties in finding personnel. It emphasizes that the state is distributing obligations to LGs instead of money, which significantly complicates matters in many municipalities.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, addressing Estonian security, the state budget, and tax issues that affect all people in Estonia. There is no regional or local focus.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2024-12-04
Suffrage

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is directed towards the Tallinn City Council elections, where the Isamaa party is allegedly attempting to influence the election results in its favor. Attention is also drawn to the legitimacy problems of local governments in Ida-Viru County, which would arise due to insufficient democratic support.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on constitutional amendments at the national level. Although these changes affect the rules for local elections, they do not directly mention regional projects or communities.
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2024-12-02
Hearing regarding the planned excise tax change (no 651)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax policy, but the necessity of using a car is emphasized, suggesting concern for residents who lack alternative transportation options. A specific regional focus is absent.
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2024-12-02
Inquiry regarding the impact of tax changes on the state budget (no. 648)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly state-level and administrative, concentrating on the information management procedures of ministries (the Ministry of Culture) and government transparency.
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2024-11-21
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other laws accordingly (establishing compulsory schooling) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily regional, highlighting the increase in administrative burden, bureaucracy, and costs for local governments (LGs) without the state increasing the LGs' revenue base. The text mentions the need for investments in the school network, the hiring of additional specialists, and covering the public transport costs for children subject to compulsory education.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is wide-ranging and national, addressing the integrity and security of Estonian society, matters which concern all long-term residents. Narva is also mentioned, referencing the former president’s address to the Russian-speaking population, thereby emphasizing the importance of that community.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation (constitutional amendments) and the international context, highlighting the practices of Northern European countries concerning the voting rights of third-country nationals. There is no specific local or Estonian regional focus.
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2024-11-20
The churning of pensioners.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide procedure for pension disbursement, which affects approximately 325,000 pensioners in Estonia. There is no specific regional or local emphasis present in the speeches.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Situation of Stray Animals in Estonia (No. 659)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is mainly on the national level (protecting the people of Estonia) and the international level (the locations of fraudsters in other countries and examples of foreign legislation). A specific regional focus within Estonia is absent, although Narva is mentioned briefly and out of context.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding free dental care for children (no. 662)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on a national socio-political issue: the reimbursement of dental care for pensioners. There is no regional emphasis or mention of local communities.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is national, addressing the nationwide implementation of the family benefits and healthcare bill.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The regional focus is clearly directed towards funding local governments, particularly when contrasting smaller municipalities against the two largest cities—Tallinn and Tartu. The main interest lies in how systemic changes will affect the financial standing of these major cities.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is primarily national, concentrating on the quality of life for Estonian people and the country's financial document. There is a brief mention of the capital city's tradition of supporting the opposition's proposed amendments, but this remains secondary to the overall national criticism.
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2024-11-13
Freedom of belief

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security and domestic religious freedom issues, with particular attention paid to Orthodox individuals within their constituency. Furthermore, the international aspect concerning the Moscow Patriarchate and the threat posed by Russian aggression to Estonia's security is also being addressed.
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2024-11-13
Prime Minister's promise to end the tax festival

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is national, addressing the Estonian state budget, tax increases, and security policy—issues that concern all people in Estonia. There is no specific regional or local focus.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on the national level (the Estonian economy) and comparing it to the international context (the European Union and the whole of Europe). Emphasis is placed on the Estonian economy’s close integration with Europe.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation, but considerable emphasis has been placed on the concerns of local authorities (the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities). The growing responsibility and workload of local governments have been highlighted as an issue requiring resolution.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act (526 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national social and fiscal policy issues, without specific regional emphasis. The topics covered relate to budget balance and social justice at the national level.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is very strong, centering on the revitalization of rural areas through state institutions. Narva is mentioned as a positive example stemming from a previous regional policy decision.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national issues, covering the preparation of the state budget, the budget debate, and the constitutional framework. Regional or local issues are absent.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national security and international relations, particularly concerning Russian narratives and the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia.
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2024-10-23
Government's attitude towards pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing nationwide social policy and tax issues that concern all Estonian pensioners and families with children. Specific regional topics or projects are not mentioned.
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2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national social and tax policy, and there are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, addressing the draft law of the Estonian State Budget and its impact on population groups across Estonia. Specific regional or international topics are not covered.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing security, the national budget, and nationwide tax policy.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on the national level (state budget reform) and international best practices. Specific local or regional issues are not addressed.
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2024-10-16
Phony phone calls. Statistics, measures to prevent this activity.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is national, concentrating on the security of "Estonian people" more broadly. The need for informational materials in Estonian, Russian, and English points to an awareness of the country's linguistic diversity and the necessity of reaching all population groups.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on national social and healthcare policy issues, such as patient co-payments and the demographic crisis. There is no regional emphasis.
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2024-10-09
Estonian foreign policy course

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on international relations, specifically concentrating on Estonia's foreign policy direction within the context of the Middle East (Israel). Significant emphasis is placed on Estonia's position in the UN General Assembly and the preservation of allied relationships (the US, the EU).
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2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on Estonian national consumer protection and improving the reputation of ICT in an international context. Significant emphasis is placed on comparing Estonia with the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and Finland to demonstrate Estonia's shortcomings in terms of both price and speed.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national policy (VAT, state involvement in school meals), but its direct negative impact on local governments is highlighted. It is mentioned that parents pay for school meals in "a great many local governments."
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2024-09-25
Salaries of Cultural Workers

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strictly national, addressing the government's budget and salary policies, which affect all Estonian public servants (police officers, rescue workers, teachers, cultural staff). Specific local or international issues are not covered.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on international relations, particularly the United States as Estonia's most significant ally. Emphasis is placed on the distinct, yet equally crucial roles of New York (the economic mecca) and Washington (the political center) concerning Estonia's representation.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly international, addressing UN votes, internal EU practices, and relations with major allies such as the USA, Great Britain, and Germany. Local or purely domestic topics are not covered.
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2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (404 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, but significant regional differences are highlighted in how local governments approach school lunch funding. Specific examples include the City of Tallinn (which increased subsidies and avoided parental contribution) and the City of Tartu (which began charging parents). It is noted that in smaller municipalities, finding caterers is more complicated and the service price is higher.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing Estonia's demographic situation and state budgetary measures. For comparison, examples are drawn from other countries (Lithuania's bank tax, the demography of Italy and Germany) to illustrate both potential funding options and the severity of the demographic crisis. There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national administrative issues, touching upon the duties and resources of a constitutional institution (the Chancellor of Justice) and a ministry (MKM). Regional or international focus is absent.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The specific focus is on Tallinn, which recently experienced an overdose wave, underscoring the security challenges faced by urban areas. More broadly, the discussion addresses the national internal security institutions (PPA) and their overall capabilities.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, addressing the implementation of the long-term development strategy 'Estonia 2035' and its impact on all Estonian residents. There is no regional or international emphasis in the speech.
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2024-09-11
Salaries in the Ministry of the Interior Sector

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The main focus is on national security issues and the salary levels of Ministry of Interior employees nationwide (police officers, rescuers, border guards). The tenure of the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn is also briefly mentioned in connection with the education sector and a specific building, but this is secondary, and rather a defensive topic.
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2024-09-10
First Reading of the Draft Act (412 SE) on Amendments to the Riigikogu Election Act (Obtaining a Compensatory Mandate Based on the Number of Votes Cast for the Candidate)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-09-10
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is heavily on international comparison, emphasizing that most European Union member states and over a hundred countries celebrate the second day of Easter. Estonia is directly compared to the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden) and the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania). There is no specific local or regional emphasis within Estonia itself.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The regional focus is broad, noting that the teacher shortage and the stagnation of negotiations are affecting all local governments. The text also mentions the departure of local government representatives from the talks, which signals concerns at the local level.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The focus is on regional issues, highlighting the impact of abolishing free public transport specifically in the regions, and contrasting this with the idea of universal social support.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is heavily placed on the financial situation of local governments (LGs) and the impact of the state's regional policy. A distinction is drawn between wealthier municipalities that are doing "a solid job" and poorer municipalities where the funding they receive does not allow for major investments. It is stressed that the state should support all local governments, rather than funding them at the expense of one another.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

It focuses on national issues and constitutionality, but also highlights the specific needs of residents in rural areas. It stresses that in the countryside, a car is an essential tool for work, not a luxury item, and demands their exemption from the car tax.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the formation of the government, public sector expenditures, and the internal affairs of the Riigikogu. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Not enough data
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2024-06-12
New requirements for teacher qualification

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is on the national level, addressing the general crisis within the Estonian education sector and the shortage of teachers in schools. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
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2024-06-12
The Actions of the Government and the Prime Minister

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The regional focus is clearly directed towards national interests and Estonia, contrasting sharply with the Prime Minister's Europe-centric approach. The speaker stresses that both he and the parliamentary group are firmly rooted in Estonia, dedicated to protecting the interests of the local populace. International issues are only addressed in a negative light (as a force drawing attention away from Estonia).
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is clearly international, centering on the bilateral relations between Estonia and Georgia as strategic partners. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the context of the activities of the parliaments of the European Union member states and the importance of international precedent.
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national legislative and fiscal matters, with no references to specific regional topics or projects.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and Related Acts (Increase of the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. The focus is entirely on national issues (state fees, the state budget, citizenship).
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national tax policy, but specific emphasis is placed on rural residents, for whom a car is often essential and whose situation was not considered when the tax was introduced. The overall emphasis is on the broader impact of the tax burden on the people of Estonia.
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2024-06-05
Estonian-Georgian relations

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is heavily on international relations, particularly the strategic partnership between Estonia and Georgia. Emphasis is placed on supporting Georgia's European trajectory, but the primary concern is the straining of relations between the two countries due to the actions of the Foreign Minister. The example of Tallinn is used merely as a hypothetical comparison.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing the minister's actions and the utilization of public funds. There are no references to specific regions, local projects, or international relations, apart from the context of air travel.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (funding schemes), but a specific regional example is introduced: the support provided by the City of Tallinn to the School Sports Union. We also address the capacity of county sports associations to cope with the new system, referencing their lack of prior experience.
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2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is directed at local governments and their capacity to manage state grants, thereby emphasizing regional and local administration and the sustainability of service provision.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for the Implementation of the Digital Services Tax in Estonia" (408 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the state budget, tax policy, and legislative procedures. Regional, local, or international issues are not addressed in the speeches.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

It focuses on national tax policy (Value Added Tax/VAT) and its impact on domestic products. The secondary focus is on international comparison (Latvia) to inform domestic policy. There is no specific local or regional focus.
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2024-05-29
Third Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (plans by the Ministry of Education, changes to the state budget), but the role and responsibility of local municipalities in paying teachers' salaries are also highlighted. The criticism relates to the state shifting responsibility onto local governments for the execution of national duties.
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2024-05-29
Interior Ministry Cuts

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the salaries of employees under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, the state budget deficit, and the nationwide tax system. Specific regional topics are absent.
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national fiscal policy, taxation, and Estonia's economic situation within the European context (Estonia being the only country in Europe currently experiencing a recession). There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on national social protection policy and its impact on local governments (LGs), who are being saddled with additional responsibilities due to the growing number of applicants for subsistence benefits. The regional focus is related more to the administrative burden on local governments than to specific regional problems.
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2024-05-15
Execution of the 2023 State Budget

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is exclusively on national socio-political and fiscal matters, concerning all Estonian pensioners and the implementation of the state budget.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is very specific, concentrating almost exclusively on the problems within the city of Tallinn, particularly the shortage of kindergarten places and the overcrowding of downtown kindergartens. Tallinn is presented as an example where a national bill may not be effective, given that the city constitutes a single service area.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is on national legislation and its effect on citizens of various countries and stateless persons residing in Estonia. The international context is mentioned regarding obstacles to renouncing Russian citizenship and the withdrawal of voting rights from citizens of allied countries.
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2024-05-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Act and Consequential Amendments to Other Acts (400 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is insufficient data.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian government and the Riigikogu) and on international comparison (Lithuania's analogous draft bill). Local or regional issues are absent.
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2024-05-08
The Economic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on Estonia's economic situation, analyzed within an international context. Particular emphasis is placed on comparisons with the Eurozone, the Nordic countries (Finland), and Baltic neighbors (Latvia, Lithuania) to illustrate Estonia's worsening position.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national issues, such as the Estonian average wage, amendments to the state budget law, and the nationwide teacher shortage. There are no references to specific regions, local municipalities, or international topics.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on Tallinn's city center and a nationally significant cultural site (the Estonia National Opera), while addressing the protection restrictions concerning Tammsaare Park and Town Hall Square. The issue is framed as a national priority, but the discussion centers on specific urban planning problems.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

There is a strong regional focus on Ida-Virumaa, where attention is drawn to the delayed salary supplements for teachers who teach in Estonian and the resulting need for a protest. The threat of closing rural schools (such as Toila Gymnasium) has also been highlighted, with a warning that the disappearance of schools will lead to residents leaving the region.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Too little data
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2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is exclusively on national social and tax policy issues that affect all residents of Estonia. There are no references to specific regional or local topics.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The data is insufficient. The focus is on national legislation (amendments to the State Fee Act) and its impact on social groups.
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2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is national, addressing the nationwide amendment of the Penal Code and the government's tax policy, which affects all citizens.
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2024-04-29
Interpellation regarding the incompatibility of the motor vehicle tax with European Union law (No. 622)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax policy and ensuring compliance with European Union law. Regional or local topics are absent.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (amendment of the Estonian Election Act and the organization of work in the Riigikogu) and is also international, highlighting examples of the spread and security of e-voting from Germany and Russia. There are no references to specific local or regional issues.
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2024-04-17
Frightening the population

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The main focus is on national security, the internal situation of Estonian society, and the international context (the war in Ukraine, Russia). Regionally, the districts of Tallinn are mentioned in connection with an exhibition of posters depicting bombed houses.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is heavily directed towards Tallinn, specifically the Lasnamäe swimming pool project and the role of the City of Tallinn in supporting sports. However, nationwide issues affecting local governments and recreational sports organizations across Estonia are also discussed, such as the stagnation of football hall construction in various municipalities.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is clearly directed towards Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the issues and delays concerning teachers' salary payments in that area. This demonstrates concern regarding the financial situation of educational staff within this specific region.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Although the topic (the unified Estonian school) is a national one, the speaker refers to comments made by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, which demonstrates an awareness of and focus on the capital's education problems and the staffing crises occurring there.
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2024-04-03
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The main focus is on the national education system and teachers in schools, kindergartens, and vocational schools across Estonia. Separate emphasis is placed on the situation of teachers in Ida-Virumaa, who received the promised salary supplement for Estonian-language instruction after a three-month delay.
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2024-04-03
Pension Taxation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly on national issues, addressing pension policy and tax changes that affect all residents of Estonia.
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2024-04-03
Disenfranchisement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national integration issues affecting Russian and Belarusian citizens residing in Estonia, as well as international topics like the Russian Federation's elections and citizenship policy.
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2024-04-03
New taxes

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national tax issues and their impact on Estonian residents; there are no references to specific local regions or electoral districts. International comparison is used to support the argument (the example of Portugal).
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2024-04-01
Interpellation regarding the non-payment of salaries to teachers (No. 601)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on national social and educational policy topics that broadly affect the residents of Estonia. The central focus is the situation of teachers, pensioners, and large families nationwide. There is no regional or local emphasis.
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2024-03-20
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is predominantly on national topics (car tax, budget policy, and government activity), but an article published in Tartu Postimees about leaving the party is also mentioned.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, addressing the general condition of the state budget and the funding of the nationwide healthcare system.
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2024-03-13
Local Government Funding Reform

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is national, addressing the financing of all Estonian local governments and their relationship with the state. The speaker stresses that, as a member of the Riigikogu, they represent the entirety of Estonia and wishes for people across the country to live well, even though their argumentation centers on protecting local governments that are performing better.
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2024-03-13
The Present and Future Challenges Facing the Domestic Food Industry

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing the prime minister's conduct and the overall quality of life for the Estonian people. There are no references to specific regions, local industries, or international topics.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively national, centering on the demographic situation of the Republic of Estonia and the issue of the nation's continued existence.
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2024-03-06
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is on the national education reform, but specific problems are emphasized, particularly those concerning the so-called Russian-language schools and the Tallinn region (a reference to a Tallinn school principal), where the shortage of teachers is especially acute.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, addressing systemic issues affecting the Estonian education system and economy, such as the teacher shortage and the nationwide need for specialists. Specific regional projects or regional peculiarities are not mentioned.
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2024-03-04
Interpellation concerning the rise in the cost of living in Estonia (No. 599)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level (Estonia’s cost of living and tax policy), but the argument is supported by extensive international comparisons with other European countries (including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland).
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2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national tax policy and its effect on Estonian people, entrepreneurs, and the state treasury. A specific regional or local focus is absent.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Despite the focus being on the national economy, the difficult situation of Ida-Virumaa residents is highlighted due to the rise in utility bills, given that the standard of living there is already low. The city of Tallinn is cited as a positive example for increasing its investment plans by 20%, contrasting this with the lack of state investment.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-02-14
Salaries of police officers and rescue workers

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is entirely national, addressing nationwide issues such as the teachers' strike and the salary policy for PPA staff, which affects employees across the whole of Estonia.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly international, centering on European and NATO security, as well as the roles of the US and Russia. The Estonian state is viewed as a participant in the international security framework, from whom a strategic action plan is expected.
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2024-02-07
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Study Allowances and Study Loans Act (288 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national legislation (student loans) and demographic policy. The international context is addressed, criticizing the restrictions in the draft bill that affect both non-citizens and citizens of third countries (e.g., Great Britain or the USA).
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2024-02-07
Public transport

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is heavily directed towards rural areas and county routes, stressing that introducing fees will specifically impact residents of these counties who will be forced to pay. Harju County is mentioned separately in the context of higher ticket prices.
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2024-01-24
Demographic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is exclusively national, addressing issues concerning the sustainability of the Estonian nation and its demographic situation. The broader European context is also mentioned, but there is no specific local or regional emphasis within Estonia.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is strictly on national goals and economic indicators (GDP, the Estonian average wage). There is no regional focus.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the crucial role of rural schools in strengthening the vitality and social cohesion of local communities. Maintaining these rural schools is viewed as a vital aspect of regional policy, aimed at preventing families with children from moving away from smaller villages to larger cities. Specific examples from rural areas are cited (Metsküla, Kilingi-Nõmme).
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2024-01-17
Transition to Estonian-language education

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is national, addressing the transition to Estonian-language education, which begins nationwide in all schools. Specific regional or local issues are not mentioned in the speeches.
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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is very clear, concentrating on specific local authorities—Tallinn and Ida-Virumaa. It is emphasized that these regions, in particular, face the risk of losing hundreds of teachers due to language requirements.
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2024-01-10
Support for Regions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on Estonian local governments and regional inequality. Particular attention is drawn to the financial damage suffered by major cities and their immediate surroundings (Tallinn, Tartu, Saku Parish, Saue Parish) as a result of government decisions. It is emphasized that these policies directly affect local infrastructure (schools, kindergartens).
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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding Support Specialists (No. 487)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is nationwide, centered on addressing the shortage of support specialists within the Estonian education system at the national level. Particular attention is paid to Russian-speaking children and supporting them through the transition to Estonian-language education, which signals concern for areas characterized by linguistic diversity.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation Regarding the Overall Impact of the Tax Package (No. 443)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the overall impact of the Estonian economy and tax policy on consumption and entrepreneurship. Specific regional or local issues are absent, with the exception of a sector-specific focus on tourism.
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