By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The focus is clearly on the national level, concentrating on the Estonian population and demographic indicators. International comparisons (Europe, Germany) are used solely to highlight the distinctiveness and seriousness of Estonia's situation as a small country.

A very strong focus on the North Tallinn area, particularly the consequences resulting from the closure of the Kopli fire station and the rapid development of the region, which increases risks. It emphasizes the specific characteristics of North Tallinn (peninsula, wooden housing, industrial enterprises) and refers to the comprehensive plan adopted by the Tallinn City Council.

It focuses on national social and legislative issues, but uses examples from the local level, specifically in the context of the cities of Tallinn (kindergarten food costs, participation fees) and Tartu (school lunch price increases). It refers to the actions taken by the previous Tallinn city government (the Centre Party) regarding the funding of kindergarten meals.

The focus is predominantly on national salary and education policy issues. It mentions the higher salaries for teachers in Ida-Virumaa as an exception, but emphasizes the need to ensure a decent salary for teachers in all Estonian regions to prevent inequality.

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The focus is primarily on national social and economic issues. It uses the international context (the EU, the Baltic States, the Nordic countries) as a point of comparison to emphasize the need to align the number of Estonian public holidays with the European majority. Previous local experience as Deputy Mayor of Tallinn regarding the topic of student work camps is also mentioned.

The focus is on national tax policy and the Estonian car sales market, which is being compared to Latvia and Lithuania to illustrate the negative impact of the tax. The regional aspect is also evident in the support for rural residents, who should receive a car tax exemption.

The focus is on national energy policy and its links to the international level (the European single market). Specifically mentioned is the plan for establishing the fourth Estonia-Latvia interconnection, which is a cross-border project, as well as the priority of developing domestic networks.

Although most of the issues discussed are national, there is a clear regional focus on North Tallinn, particularly concerning the closure of the Kopli rescue station, which directly links national budget cuts to the safety of the local residents. The financial burden placed on local governments (LGUs) to cover education expenses is also highlighted.