By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is primarily on international issues (the EU financial perspective, global competition) and national topics (Estonian fiscal policy, national defense). A regional focus is evident in concerns regarding the impact of changes to the Cohesion Funds on local municipalities and Estonian farmers.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the Estonian state budget, the necessity of national defense spending, and the exceptions granted by the European Commission. Regional or local topics are not covered.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national economic situation and international competitiveness. The speaker draws comparisons with EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea (e.g., Lithuania) and at the global level to highlight Estonia's unfavorable position regarding foreign investments.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly national (covering the Estonian economy, domestic demand, and the Estonian people) and international, drawing comparisons with the European Union and other Baltic Sea countries. Particular emphasis is placed on Estonia's negative net foreign investment position compared to other Baltic Sea nations, such as Lithuania. Local or regional projects are not covered.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speech focuses entirely on national and international legal and fiscal policy matters (RES, the Law Enforcement Act, the European Court of Human Rights). There is absolutely no reference to specific local or regional issues.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the state budget, administrative costs, and nationwide investments. Specific national projects are mentioned, such as the construction of the building for environmental agencies and the establishment of wetlands in Estonia.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is strictly at the national level, dealing with the country's budget strategy, the deficit, and overall fiscal policy.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is strictly on national topics, such as the car tax, the state budget strategy, and the financing of the prison project. Although Sweden's involvement in the prison project is mentioned, this relates to state budget planning rules, not a regional focus. Regional or local focus is absent.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily on the national level (Estonian economic competitiveness, public finance) and the international level (the EU's inflation driver, comparison with Lithuania and the Nordic countries in terms of foreign investment). Rural residents are briefly mentioned as the group suffering the most from inflation.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
A strong regional focus is directed towards rural areas, particularly Southern Estonia, highlighting the lower incomes of rural residents and the severe impact of indirect taxation. Emphasis is also placed on the depopulation of the rural sector due to the demographic crisis, and specific regional issues are cited, including flooding and the withdrawal of health insurance coverage from rural inhabitants.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
It focuses exclusively on national fiscal policy, state budget strategy, and nationwide taxes (ETS2). There is no regional focus.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's focus is on the national level (Estonian society, taxpayer money) and the international legal space (an unprecedented infringement of the EU legal order). He/She ironically mentions "bringing prisoners to Tartu" as a government priority, but emphasizes that this is not a regional policy focus.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on issues concerning the national and international legal framework (the Estonian legal order, the legal space of the European Union). Issues related to African swine fever are mentioned, but without a specific regional focus.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national systems (healthcare, family policy) and the state budget strategy. In economic matters, attention is centered on large maritime transport companies (Tallink) and industrial enterprises (Viru Keemia Grupp), which points to the protection of economic interests at the national level.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is clearly on national security (the defense of Estonian territory against attack drones) and the international context. The Polish drone incident is used as a precedent that emphasizes the need to improve Estonia's own defense capabilities. Specific local or regional projects in Estonia are not mentioned.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on national security and the international level, particularly within the context of the European Union’s financial perspective and Baltic security assistance. There is an emphasis on the necessity of financing military defense in the eastern region using EU budgetary resources.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily national (Estonian economy, national defense) and international (Russia's aggression, support for Ukraine, EU lawmaking). Regional focus is absent, with the exception of the border crossing points and border area mentioned in the security context (Estonia-Russia temporary control line, Ivangorod, Gulf of Finland).
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (covering the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and the fundamental rights of the Estonian people) and extends to the European Union level (specifically, examining the rationale and necessity of regulations). Specific local regions are not highlighted, but the economic impact is illustrated through examples of major Estonian enterprises (NG Investeeringud, Selverid, Kaubamaja AS, Tallink Grupp).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses primarily on national and global issues, such as the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and international visa procedures. It emphasizes the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents and calls for initiating political change during the 2025 local elections in cities and municipalities across Estonia.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is exclusively on national policy and its impact on the Estonian people as a whole, for example, the total cost of taxation and people's financial settlement issues. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonia's legal framework, databases) and international financial crime risks, referencing money laundering scandals and the ultimate beneficial owners of remote gambling operations from foreign countries (Russian, Belarusian, and Georgian citizens).
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on fees and legislation established at the national level that affect the operations of local governments (organized waste transport) and producers. Specific regional projects or local communities are not highlighted.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is split between national topics (Estonian legal proceedings, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), the Internal Security Service (KAPO)) and international issues, especially concerning the agreement being concluded with the Kingdom of Sweden. Reference is also made to European Union countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, etc.) in the context of the surplus of prison places.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is predominantly on national tax and budget policy and its effect on the Estonian economy and people's ability to make ends meet. Decisions made by the Tallinn City Council (the abolition of kindergarten fees) are mentioned in the context of the elections, but this serves more as an illustrative comparison to the government’s short-sighted and poor policy.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is on national internal security and the international context, especially concerning crime and prisoner transfer issues in the Kingdom of Sweden. The situation in Sweden (the loss of control over crime) is being used as a cautionary example, highlighting the need for Estonia to learn from the mistakes of other nations.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national and systemic, addressing constitutional and economic problems at the level of the Estonian state. A specific example cited is the retroactively imposed obligations on maritime transport (the ETS system, Tallink), but this serves as a broader criticism of the rule of law.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on Estonia's national competitiveness and economic position within the context of the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and Finland. It is highlighted that Estonia has lagged behind its neighbors in attracting foreign investment, citing the investments made by Fibenol, Rheinmetall, and Google as examples. The European level is also important, particularly concerning the critical assessment of climate bureaucracy and the "Fit for 55" package.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing issues concerning state finance, the tax burden, and government spending. Specific regional sites (Ugala, Tehvandi, museums) are mentioned only as examples of questionable small allocations ("roof money"), which is considered an unethical practice right before local elections.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on national economic policy issues and Estonia's competitiveness within the context of the European Union. Emphasis is placed on the weakening of the competitiveness of Estonian businesses and problems with access to capital in Estonia, but there is no narrow local or regional focus.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is directed at the Estonian national economy and society as a whole, emphasizing the impact of the burden on Estonian people and businesses. Furthermore, the international dimension concerning the European Union's ETS2 regulations is addressed, demanding that the government conduct negotiations.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national tax policy and its impact on the people of Estonia. There is no regional focus, apart from a comparison of corporate income tax levels with other countries in the region.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, centering on the livelihood of the Estonian people, the state budget, and Estonia's position in the European context (e.g., the highest price increase, the country with the highest income tax in the region). There are no references to specific local or regional projects.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on national economic and tax policy issues (VAT, income tax, car tax). Regional focus is not present in the speeches.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on national energy policy and its impact on Estonian consumers and the economy as a whole. The international context is also mentioned, touching upon the Baltic frequency market, Nord Pool, and the European Union's climate goals ("Fit for 55").
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (government agencies, the state budget, energy policy) and within the context of the European Union (the champion of price increases due to tax hikes). Specific regional issues are not addressed, but the analysis of the economic policy's impact is aimed at Estonian domestic consumption and resource-based enterprises.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national energy policy and the Estonian electricity market as a whole, referencing the situation concerning Eesti Energia, the Kiisa power plant, and the Narva power plants. International aspects are also addressed, such as European Union regulations (EETS, state aid approval) and Nord Pool agreements.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national energy policy and its impact on all consumers and businesses, covering strategic infrastructure (Elering, Kiisa power plant). While the isolated grid operation fee is mentioned, the emphasis is placed more on the fee's total national volume and overall impact, rather than specific regional projects.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is distinctly national, dealing with the long-term strategic choices for Estonia’s energy sector and the nationwide land tax hike, which impacts 375,000 homeowners and businesses throughout Estonia. International issues (EU legal acts, ETS 1, ETS 2, the European Commission’s infringement procedure) are relevant only insofar as they relate to Estonia’s national interests and competitiveness.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The analysis focuses on Estonia's national economic situation and rising prices, using the European Union member states as a comparative framework. Particular emphasis is placed on comparing the Baltic region, repeatedly raising the question of why the projected inflation in Latvia and Lithuania is more than twice as low as in Estonia.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing long-term strategic issues ("Estonia 2035") and international competitiveness. Foreign countries are also mentioned in relation to the prison rental initiative, which is viewed as a priority that damages the country's reputation. There is no local or regional emphasis.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonia's long-term energy policy choices, energy security, security of supply, and extensive financial obligations. Specific regional interests or local projects are not highlighted; instead, the future of the country's energy infrastructure is being dealt with.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The emphasis is on national economic problems, but socially, the focus is on the well-being and freedom of movement for people in rural areas and those living outside dense settlements (especially the elderly who rely on pensions). The government's stance that public transport is always the solution in densely populated areas is being criticized.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national and international level, concentrating on Estonia's maritime border, its Exclusive Economic Zone, and the security of the Gulf of Finland. It is also specifically highlighted that Estonian economic waters have turned into an anchorage for the Russian shadow fleet.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level (the Estonian economy, inflation, tax burden) and on international comparisons (the European Union, Latvia, Lithuania). Regional or local issues are not addressed, with the exception of the general concern regarding the well-being and sustainability of Estonian people and businesses.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national interests, national security, and the constitutional order in Estonia. An international comparison is used (the Latvian parallel, specifically Latvian President Levits and a legislative initiative in 2022) regarding lawmaking, in order to emphasize the slow pace of Estonia's actions.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is entirely on national topics, addressing the Estonian economy, the activities of the government, and the organization of state agencies (the Environmental Board, the central IT institution).
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the Estonian-Russian border region, particularly the areas around Narva and Southeast Estonia, where closing the border would cause significant logistical problems and disrupt daily life. Emphasis is placed on the high volume of border crossings and cross-border commuting. Internationally, attention is directed toward the security of the Baltic region and the Baltic Sea area, as well as the border closure practices adopted by neighboring countries (Finland, Latvia).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on the development of Estonia's military defense capability and the context of NATO capability development plans.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is clearly on the national level (Estonia) and the international security environment. Emphasis is placed on the need to fund Estonia's critical capability and ammunition requirements, which also arise from NATO's collective force capability planning.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and international issues, such as Estonia's political crisis of confidence, economic policy, and national defense. There is no specific regional focus; the emphasis is instead placed on the nationwide decline in the purchasing power and quality of life of the Estonian people.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the basic infrastructure necessary for the functioning of the Estonian economy and society, and energy policy as a whole. The specific nature of the war in Ukraine regarding state aid authorization is also mentioned, but there is no specific local or regional emphasis.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing strategic infrastructure and energy policy crucial for the Estonian economy. Specific regional or local interests are not highlighted in the discussions.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national security and the international threat landscape concerning the pressure exerted by the Russian Federation on Central and Eastern European countries. A specific regional reference is made to Narva, which is cited in the context of the alleged blackmail by the Social Democrats to retain local power.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on national security (the influence of the Russian Federation in Estonia) and the broader international context, referencing the war in Ukraine, Saudi Arabia's negotiations, and the previous actions of the Latvian Saeima. Local or regional topics are absent.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the general situation of Estonia's economy, energy sector, and national defense. Rural residents are also mentioned as a target group facing difficult circumstances and suffering from tax increases. A detailed regional policy discussion is absent.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national socio-economic issues, but the necessity of analyzing changes in the purchasing power of the elderly across different counties is stressed. This indicates an awareness of regional disparities in income and employment levels among the elderly population.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international, centering on the European security architecture, NATO, and supporting Ukraine. Regionally, emphasis is placed on cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries, who share a similar security risk due to their proximity to Russia. Estonia's role is viewed as that of an active initiator in shaping EU and NATO policy.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on energy cooperation among the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and the common Nord Pool market. The importance and indispensability of Baltic cooperation are emphasized, and data is requested regarding the 2035 energy plans of all three countries.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
There is too little data.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national, centering on Estonia's strategic energy planning and the logic of the state's governance documents.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The regional focus is split between Estonia’s rural areas and international politics. Domestically, emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the car tax, particularly for residents of Estonian rural regions and young people who have limited economic prospects. Internationally, there is a strong focus on the political crisis in Georgia and Russia’s influence, urging Eastern European countries to intervene more vocally.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing national defense expenditures, the state budget strategy, and matters related to the European Union's economic governance regulation.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on Estonia's national security and its international context (NATO, the Russian threat assessment). At the European Union level, emphasis is placed on utilizing fiscal rules and structural funds for defense purposes. There is also a brief mention of overregulation affecting rural life and agricultural businesses (bureaucracy, equine races), which serves as a critique of the government's priorities.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national issues, covering Estonia's demographic situation, the economy, and nationwide tax policy decisions. There are no references to specific regions, electoral districts, or local industries.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is clearly on the national and international level, centering on Estonia's security interests and the Russian Federation's strategic interest in undermining European states. There are no references to specific local or regional problems within Estonia.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonia’s national energy security and the economy’s regional competitiveness, citing specific infrastructure projects such as Estlink 2, Kiisa, and Narva. It is stressed that Estonian electricity prices are uncompetitive compared to other countries in the region.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national economic and energy issues, particularly the future of the oil shale energy sector and questions concerning Estonia's competitiveness. European Union level regulations are also mentioned (directives, 2040 emission reduction requirements) that impact the Estonian economy. There is no specific local or regional focus beyond the oil shale energy sector itself.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the State Budget Act, the administrative costs of ministries, and the utilization of consolidated foreign resources.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national economic problems and their effects, although a specific negative impact is noted for people in rural areas, where incomes are lower. Reference is also made to specific companies (Ericsson, Kiviõli Keemiatööstus, Viru Keemia Grupp) and the failure of their planned investments in Estonia.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The regional focus concerns residents of rural areas, who are hit particularly hard by tax increases due to their lower wage levels. However, the overall approach is national, concentrating on the problems of the Estonian economy and purchasing power.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on the national level (Estonian law, Estonian civil circulation), but there is a brief mention of the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents ("The Estonian granny who drives once a week in the countryside"). The discussion also covers vehicles that have been removed from the Estonian register and are located abroad.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily national, centering on the socioeconomic well-being of Estonian children and families and the demographic crisis. Reference is also made to the international context (UN Convention, Eurostat). Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on national issues (the Estonian economic recession, people's livelihoods, national defense) and international topics (NATO, the use of EU structural funds for defense, Europe's highest inflation). A specific regional or local focus is absent, with the exception of the reference to influencing local governments on the matter of the education agreement.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level (Estonian economic interests, people's livelihoods, Estonian consumers) and the international level (European climate policy and the "Fit for 55" package). Specific regional or local topics are absent, emphasizing the impact of macro-level decisions on the entirety of Estonia.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily national (state governance, security, tax policy) and international (Russia’s aggression in Ukraine). The regional reference to the Tallinn coalition agreement is presented in the context of the controversy surrounding suffrage, intended to showcase the Social Democrats' opposition to capitulation, rather than to emphasize local government issues.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is exclusively on national topics, primarily the state budget, the management of administrative expenses, and the financing of national defense. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is clearly at the national level, centering on the overall performance of the Estonian economy, business organizations, and consumer confidence. International comparisons are utilized (Europe's largest economic downturn, IMF forecasts) to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker's focus is largely national and strategic, covering the Estonian economy, security, and demography. On a regional level, the necessity of directing external funding towards the development of major highways is mentioned.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong focus is placed on regional policy and the negative impact of tax hikes on rural life and rural areas. Specifically mentioned are the appeal by Virumaa farmers, the funding problems of the Paide municipality, and the example from Võru regarding the effect of the VAT increase. It is claimed that indirect taxes hit hardest precisely those people affected by income disparities in rural regions.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional perspective is emphasized, noting that a sharp hike in indirect taxes will hit hardest the people living in rural areas, whose average income level is lower. This directly links tax policy to a decline in the quality of life across Estonian regions.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is heavily focused on regional inequality and the issues associated with sparsely populated areas, stressing that tax hikes (especially the car tax) will hit rural regions and lower-income individuals the hardest (for example, Jõgeva and Valga counties). They criticize the government's rhetoric regarding regional balance, noting that it stands in stark contrast to their actual policy decisions.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly national and international, addressing Estonian security and economic policy. Examples from Latvia (the detachment of the church from the Moscow Patriarchate) and Moldova (the manipulation of Russian Federation elections) are highlighted as regional comparison points to illustrate the threat of Russian influence.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is entirely national, concentrating on the recovery of the Estonian economy, GDP, and the decline in the purchasing power of the Estonian people. Regional or international focus is not addressed in the speeches.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is broad-based, encompassing the comprehensive interests and regional competitiveness of the Estonian economy, as well as the rationality of European Union level regulations. There is no specific regional or local focus; the emphasis is placed on the national economic environment.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is split between domestic issues (prison service, the basic law on the state budget) and international matters. Internationally, the focus is on supporting Ukraine and recognizing the genocide of the Crimean Tatars. There is no specific local or regional focus, apart from a reference to the vacancy of Tartu Prison within the context of national policy.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national fiscal issues and budget management. The only international example cited is the EU tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles and Estonia's continued support for purchasing them. Local or regional focus is absent.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering demography, family policy, the administrative structure of ministries, and the procedures for appointing the state secretary.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing major national projects (offshore wind farms) and state-owned enterprises (Nordica). There are no references to specific local or regional interests.
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and macroeconomic issues (GDP, national defense, budget), also touching upon the international context (NATO considerations, support for Ukraine). A regional focus is absent.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's security of supply, economic competitiveness, and the administrative burden on both the state and local government levels. It is emphasized that energy policy must ensure a regionally competitive electricity price for the Estonian people and economy.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data. The focus is on general macro-level problems concerning the country's economy and budget.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
There is no regional focus; attention is directed exclusively toward national issues: the state of the Estonian economy, tax revenue collection, people's purchasing power, and national defense expenditures.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national security and the international level, addressing the financing of Estonia's national defense and the possibilities for utilizing European Union funds (structural funds, CO2 revenue).
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is strongly international and centered on security policy, concentrating on the Russia-Ukraine war, the illegal annexation of Crimea, and the potential incorporation of Belarus into the Russian Federation. Estonia's official position is addressed, as well as its alignment with the approach taken by the democratic community of the free world. Regionally, the focus is broadly on the security environment of Eastern Europe.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Regional focus is lacking, with attention centered on broader national and economic issues, such as the livelihood of the Estonian people and the country's economic circumstances. The concerns are related to general well-being and the cost of living in Estonia.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is entirely on national and macroeconomic topics, such as tax policy, state budget consolidation, and the national defense development plan. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed in the speeches.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is primarily on domestic issues (tax burden, budget) and international security matters (the status of Crimea, the suitability of a member of the government of Russia's neighboring country). Mention is also made of an appeal by representatives of the Ukrainian community and their concern regarding the statements made by the government member.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Insufficient data.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national and international, covering the Estonian state budget, security, aid to Ukraine, and Estonia's standing in the international competitiveness index. Particular emphasis is placed on Estonia's drop in the competitiveness index, placing it in the same group as Kazakhstan. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national and international level, addressing the macroeconomic situation, public finance, and the national defense development plan. Regional or local topics are not included.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is predominantly at the national level, dealing with the finances of the Estonian state, the economic recession, and the burden on taxpayers. On the international front, the discussion touches upon the removal of funds designated for supporting Ukraine from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs budget line, criticizing this particular setting of priorities. Specific local or regional Estonian issues are not addressed.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national issues, emphasizing the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents, families with children, and the elderly, as it restricts their freedom of movement. Specific regional projects or sectors are not mentioned; the emphasis is placed instead on nationwide coping and livelihood.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is primarily domestic (Estonia's economic recession, investments, regulations) and international (the utilization of EU funds, the legitimacy of Russian elections). Latvia's economic growth is being used as a direct point of comparison to illustrate the negative impact of the Estonian government's tourism policy.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is predominantly at the national and international level, addressing Estonia's public finances, GDP, sovereign rating, relations with the European Commission, and the utilization of EU structural funds. There is no regional focus, although the apartment building renovation program, which affects residents across Estonia, is mentioned.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily national, addressing state taxes (the land tax, which affects 560,000 homeowners) and the entire country's energy deficit. The autonomy of local municipalities in implementing the land tax exemption for residential properties is mentioned, and local governments are referenced regarding the payment of teachers' salaries. Marketing e-residency in Spain is cited as an example of specific expenditures.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The main focus is on national issues, particularly government spending and economic policy. There is also a specific regional reference, where the prime minister's claim regarding the creation of 110,000 new jobs in Ida-Virumaa is challenged.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on national tax policy and the management of state finances, addressing the Estonian people directly. There is no regional or local focus; only the European Parliament elections are mentioned as a tool for political pressure.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on Estonia's national competitiveness and economic environment within the European context. Specific emphasis is also placed on the need to ensure a competitive electricity price in the Nordic region and to utilize European Union structural funds more effectively.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national economic interests and protecting Estonian homeowners, forest owners, and entrepreneurs from new levies. In the infrastructure sector, projects of international scope are also mentioned, such as the launch of the Riga–Tartu rail connection, projected for the 2035 timeframe.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
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2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security policy and the rights of citizens from foreign (aggressor) states, with no reference to any specific local or regional issue.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on national issues (finance, parliamentary procedure) and international topics (sanctions, EU law). It mentions the governance of the city of Kohtla-Järve as a negative example and emphasizes the need to restrict massive Russian business conducted through Estonian and Latvian ports (e.g., manganese ore).
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is predominantly national (the Estonian economy, public finances) and international (aid to Ukraine, EU directives). Isamaa’s work addressing the issues of coastal communities is mentioned briefly, but this is not the central theme of the speeches.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on national and international security matters related to isolating Estonia from Russia’s aggression and sphere of influence. National topics are being addressed, including education reform, the state budget, and the protection of the Estonian language within the service sector. There are no references to specific local or regional projects.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national and institutional matters, addressing the election of the Riigikogu Bureau and the parliament's internal procedures.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The focus is strictly at the national level, dealing with the crisis between the Ministry of Justice and the Prosecutor General. The position of the Chairman of the Tallinn Circuit Court is mentioned, but this is a contextual detail, not a regional focus.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national issues (the Estonian economy, the rule of law, family policy) and international topics, particularly cross-border business activities between Estonia and Russia. It also addresses the plan to modify the revenue base for local governments, which involves introducing new taxes (such as an entry tax or a congestion charge), but frames this discussion within the broader context of tax policy. On the international front, the necessity of cooperation among neighboring states (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland) is emphasized.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, centering on the war in Ukraine, the actions of the West (USA, EU), and Estonia's role in applying international pressure. The need to find a legal solution to prevent Russian elections from being held on the territory of the Estonian state is also mentioned. Regional or local topics are absent.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on the national economic situation and the regional context, referencing the utilization of European Union funds, the Baltic pricing zone, and comparisons with the economic indicators of Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. Emphasis is placed on the geostrategic necessity of adapting to the closure of the East-West economic corridor.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national and international level, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy, its competitiveness, and the streamlining of public finances. International comparisons are mentioned in the context of Europe's highest inflation rate. Specific regional or local topics are missing.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The regional focus is clearly directed at sparsely populated areas, emphasizing how the car tax negatively affects the mobility and livelihood of families with children and working people residing there. This points to concerns regarding regional inequalities and the financial well-being of rural residents.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is entirely international, centering on the war in Ukraine, the crisis surrounding Western (EU and US) support, and global sanctions policy. There is absolutely no mention of local or internal Estonian regional issues.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is at the national level, addressing the general situation of the Estonian economy (inflation, economic confidence, industrial volume). International comparisons are also used within the context of European and Baltic countries (Latvia, Lithuania). Specific local or regional topics are not covered.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is exclusively on the national and international level, analyzing Estonia's economic environment and its position among European Union countries regarding business confidence. Specific regional or local topics are absent.