By Agendas: Maido Ruusmann

Total Agendas: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

There is a very strong focus on domestic regional inequality, particularly the socioeconomic lag of Southeast Estonia compared to Tallinn and Harju County. Furthermore, due to geopolitical considerations, the necessity for greater investment in the border regions of Eastern Europe is being highlighted.
2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is national, addressing the impact of the car tax on Estonians and investments in Estonian roads. There are no references to specific regional problems or communities.
2025-06-18
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emissions trading system) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, examining whether the legislative amendment is beneficial or harmful specifically to Estonia. The impact of international regulation (the EU quota system) at the national level is addressed.
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 heavily on regional policy, with the speaker identifying as a "rural liberal." Particular emphasis is placed on the needs of Southeast Estonia (paving gravel roads) and Central and South Estonia (the threat of population decline). Developing connections between major centers and the surrounding areas is considered important in order to support commuting.
2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strongly regional, highlighting Southeast Estonia's concern over the uneven distribution of investments and business activity. The objective is to stimulate economic growth outside the main growth centers.
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 strongly regional, centering on the economic and social situation of Southeast Estonia. The speaker emphasizes their personal connection to the area and proposes that Southeast Estonia should be brought into focus, much like Ida-Viru.
2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The regional focus is extremely strong and explicit; the speaker identifies themselves as a representative for Southeast Estonia. It is stressed that this region has fallen behind the rest of Estonia in terms of prosperity. The entire political discussion revolves around ensuring that the economic recovery reaches all regions equally.
2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The clear focus is on local municipalities and their rights regarding the formation of their own revenue base. The emphasis lies on decentralization and enhancing local autonomy within the confines of national legislation.
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 strongly regional and national, concentrating on the development of Estonia's peripheral areas and the reduction of regional inequality. The goal is to ensure smarter children specifically in these regions.