By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

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.