By Plenary Sessions: Maido Ruusmann

The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring policy and funding, specifically exploring opportunities to channel greater financial resources to border regions within the framework of the new European Union programming period. The objective is to address regional policy challenges.

The legislative focus is on the implementation of the car tax and related relief measures for families with children, stressing compliance with the stipulations agreed upon in the coalition agreement. Furthermore, it is crucial to clarify the beneficial or detrimental effect that changes to the quota system will have on Estonia.

The legislative focus is directed towards infrastructure development and financing, supporting the allocation of an additional 70 million in funding for roads. Priorities also include the continued construction of 2+2 roads, paving gravel roads, and the continuation of apartment building renovation. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of railway connections due to security considerations.

The focus is on strategic guidance and stimulating policy development, soliciting ideas from the central government and the Riigikogu (Parliament) on how to revitalize the regional economy. Specific legislative drafts or accomplishments are not mentioned; the emphasis is on identifying new measures.

The focus is on reforming the methodology for regional policy and the allocation of EU funding. The speaker is taking the initiative, demanding the establishment of a new special program specifically for Southeast Estonia and the division of Estonia into multiple regions for the purpose of distributing EU grants.

The focus is placed on addressing the dimension of regional policy and providing recommendations to the government, rather than initiating specific legislative bills. The priority is shaping policy that prevents the growth of regional inequality.

The legislative focus is on an amendment concerning the revenue base of local governments, the goal of which is to increase municipal autonomy. The speaker is a strong proponent of this change and is working to ensure the legislation is interpreted as granting autonomy, rather than imposing a tax increase.

The legislative focus is directed toward developing a broad-based strategy and policy to reduce regional inequality. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, a holistic approach is required.