By Plenary Sessions: Kersti Sarapuu
Total Sessions: 23
Fully Profiled: 23
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is distinctly regional, centered on addressing rural issues such as population decline and the disappearance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas. Emphasis is also placed on the disparity in investment opportunities across regions.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus, highlighting the significance of Central Estonia and areas suffering from market failure within the coalition agreement. This indicates a concern for reducing regional inequality and supporting local development via housing policy.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national energy strategy and the industries involved in oil shale utilization. Although the region isn't specifically named, the emphasis placed on oil shale clearly points to the industrial significance of Ida-Virumaa.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level (Estonian security and funding policy), but there is also mention of the financial limitations faced by local municipalities when funding sports. This demonstrates an awareness of the issues at the local level during the implementation of national policy.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian judicial and prosecution system and the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Affairs. There is no specific regional focus.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is extremely strong, concentrating on Estonia’s internal development and the geographical distribution of investments. Specifically, the lagging development of Central Estonia (including Paide) is highlighted, drawing a comparison with the investments directed towards Ida-Virumaa, Lääne-Virumaa, and Southern Estonia.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, addressing the entire Estonian energy system and the creation of its development plan. Nationwide infrastructure projects are mentioned (wind farms both offshore and onshore). Specific local or international regions are missing.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is on the tax policy established at the national level, which affects all motor vehicle owners. A specific regional emphasis has not been mentioned.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly regional and project-based, concentrating on specific infrastructure projects such as the construction of a hospital and the continuation of the railway line, which highlights the needs and funding challenges faced by the local community.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is on the national level (Estonian child protection organizations) and the international legal framework (the convention). Attention has centered on one specific, publicly known family case.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international, concentrating on the European Union's external relations and cooperation with an African country (Mozambique).
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation (public holidays) and international comparison to support the adoption of the draft bill. There is no reference to specific regional or local interest.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely national, addressing the oversight of the National Audit Office (as a central state institution) and the domestic legislative procedure.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on local-level problems, emphasizing the role of municipalities and their failure to guarantee social services due to insufficient funds. No specific region is named, but the emphasis is placed on municipal activities and local taxpayers.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing large-scale national defense procurements and international lead times.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centered on ensuring the energy needs of "all of Estonia." Specific regional projects or local issues are absent.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on the performance of local governments and their inability to provide services, which points to problems at the local level. No specific region is emphasized; instead, the implementation of national policy across municipalities is addressed more broadly.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, where the disadvantage faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in obtaining loans is highlighted. Rural areas are treated as higher-risk regions, where collateral values are low and financing costs are excessively high.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus, specifically highlighting a non-profit organization operating in Järva County, which serves as a successful example. The ultimate goal, however, is to ensure the nationwide availability of the service across all counties, thereby demonstrating a balance between the local and national levels.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the shortage of engineering and technical specialists and motivating the educational choices of higher education institutions across the entire country. There is no regional or local emphasis present in the discussion.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on the strategic goals of the Estonian state, along with the development of its economy and industry. Furthermore, the discussion broadly covers the energy deficit across Europe and our region, as well as the functioning of the Nord Pool exchange—all of which demonstrates a clear consideration of the international and regional context.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly national, centered on the operations of Estonian businesses and ensuring their products are available on Estonian store shelves. No specific local or international projects are mentioned.