By Plenary Sessions: Priit Sibul
Total Sessions: 99
Fully Profiled: 99
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national economic policy (VAT) and the sectoral level (the food processing industry). Emphasis is placed on export competitiveness, which indicates a broader, international economic perspective.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
A strong regional focus is aimed at the border areas of Southeast Estonia, specifically mentioning Saatse, Lutepää, and the Vastseliina region. The concerns of the residents in these areas are highlighted, particularly regarding road access, nature protection restrictions, and the state's conduct in the context of security.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is at the national level, dealing with Estonian language requirements and regulations specifically within public transport. An international comparison (Finland) is utilized to justify the language policy, demonstrating that the broader context is being taken into account.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national topics, such as the Estonian Railways subsidy and state budget policy (State Budget Strategy, deficit). Regional or local focus is absent.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is directed at national transport projects, but it includes a specific comparison between supporting public transport in Rapla County and the international Tartu–Riga rail service. This emphasizes concerns about regional equity and the proportionality of expenditure within Estonia compared to international projects.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national economic policy, taxation, and the competitiveness of the food industry. International comparison (Lithuania) is used in the context of not raising taxes. Specific regional topics are absent.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is strong, emphasizing the importance of Rail Baltic as a significant investment for Estonia. The context of the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania) and their position at the European level in light of Estonia's legislative decisions is also important.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is strictly on national macroeconomic issues, such as price stability, the functions of the Bank of Estonia, and the state's fiscal rules. There is no regional or international focus.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The regional focus is clearly on Southeast Estonia, which is the source of specific examples and complaints regarding the establishment of environmental restrictions and strict conservation zones. The speaker emphasizes that they represent the interests of the landowners specifically in that region who are directly affected by these restrictions.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is directed toward international market integration, emphasizing the need for a unified Baltic and Nordic market around the Baltic Sea. This emphasis signals an interest in developing broader regional economic structures.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is national, addressing the activities of the Health Insurance Fund and the Competition Authority, as well as the expectations of Estonian businesses. There are no references to specific local or regional problems.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is at the national level, addressing the principles governing the preparation of budgets for the Health Insurance Fund and various ministries, as well as public sector salary policy. Regional focus is lacking.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is strictly on domestic issues, covering military supplies, public procurement, and the operations of the National Audit Office. There are no references to specific local or international subjects, apart from the general context of national defense.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
There is a clear regional focus on Southeast Estonia, which raises questions regarding the equitable distribution of investments. Specifically, the text highlights the tradition of the Põlva shooting range and the necessity of its refurbishment, contrasting this need with the new 9 million euro investment allocated to Võru. It also questions the potential overlap in funding for the film campuses planned for Tallinn and Jõhvi.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Focusing exclusively on national legislative and tax policy issues, while addressing broad questions concerning healthcare and the economy.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the level of local governments (LG), particularly the waste collection logistics and financial entitlements of larger municipalities. The impact of national policy on the local level is examined, citing as an example the shift in the placement of waste bins to residents' private yards.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level (prison policy and Tartu Prison) and on international relations (the agreement regarding the transfer of Swedish prisoners and the role of the Swedish Riksdag). There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation (Laws of the Republic of Estonia, the Riigikogu) and the international/historical context concerning the Orthodox Church and canon law (Patriarch Kirill, Constantinople). There is no local or regional focus within Estonia.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislative standards pertaining to the regulation of noise pollution and building planning across Estonia. Specific regional or local issues will not be covered in the presentations.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The focus is on national policy (waste reform) and international obligations (European Union payments), and there are no references to specific local or regional problems.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The regional focus centers on the issue of the Põlva shooting range, which the speaker highlighted during the debate over the list of facilities falling under the purview of the Ministry of Culture. This indicates attention being paid to specific local or regional infrastructure projects within the context of the national budget.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on national environmental objectives concerning the percentage of Estonia's land and sea that is currently under protection. The international context is mentioned solely to emphasize that the speaker is not concerned with the goals of other countries; rather, Estonia's current status is what matters.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is at the national level, dealing with nationwide laws such as the regulations for Natura protected areas and the Arms Act. A specific example involving a forest owner is provided to illustrate the unfair impact of national policy on private individuals, rather than to emphasize any specific regional interest.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national-level education policy and its implementation, with no references to specific regional problems.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national-level forestry and environmental regulation that directly impacts privately owned forest lands. Specific regions or local communities are not mentioned, but the issue is significant for forest owners throughout Estonia.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the need for internal security infrastructure in Southeast Estonia (Põlva, Võru), which is vital for border guards and the crisis reserve. Concerns are also raised regarding the burden of the care reform on the city of Tartu, highlighting the unreasonable load placed on local municipalities. The speaker commends the regional policy mindset demonstrated by selecting Võru for the shooting range location instead of Tartu.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. The speeches do not address local, national, or international issues, but instead focus solely on internal parliamentary procedure.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary focus is on the national external border (the eastern border) and its security. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on utilizing the capabilities of Estonian domestic entrepreneurship and drone development in creating internal security solutions.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is extensive, channeled through nationally significant cultural sites, bringing to light issues in Tartu (Süku), Tallinn (Estonia House), and Narva. A separate emphasis is placed on the necessity of resolving local government level hurdles concerning the Narva project.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing Estonia's energy policy and its impact on the Estonian economy and the domestic consumer. There are no references to specific regional projects or international issues, with the exception of the mention of energy interconnectors.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on Southeast Estonia, where the issues of sparsely populated areas and the specific experiences residents have had regarding the taxation of vehicles related to national defense are highlighted. The necessity of taking regional specificities into account in tax policy is stressed.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian state security, the competence of the Riigikogu/Parliament) and the international/religious level (the Moscow Patriarchate, Patriarch Kirill, the Patriarch of Constantinople). Also mentioned is the ruling by the Tartu court, which was a significant domestic legal event concerning the changing of the church's name.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on Estonia's manufacturing industry and the overall prosperity of the economy. Regional or local topics are absent.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, centering on the activities of the World Health Organization and foreign intelligence regarding the origin of the virus. Local or national topics are absent.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (Estonian labor policy and the defense industry) and international support (aid to Ukraine). Specific local or regional Estonian problems are absent.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker highlights the concerns of their constituency (from the border region), emphasizing that voters have approached them regarding notifications from the Defence Forces about the requisition of vehicles. They stress the importance of the livelihood of rural residents and their need for vehicles capable of handling rough terrain, which the car tax unreasonably penalizes.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national renewable energy support policy and the impact of major financial decisions (2.6 billion), involving large national energy companies. Regional emphasis is lacking.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The focus is on national energy policy and state aid measures relating to offshore wind farms. There is no specific regional emphasis or mention of local communities.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national-level electoral law and the rights related to citizenship in local elections. Specific regional topics are absent.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The discussion focuses on national energy projects and their impact on Estonia’s future pricing levels. The international context is also a key focus, raising questions about the feasibility of applying for European derogations for oil shale, and referencing the state-owned energy companies of Poland and Denmark.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international and regional, encompassing European security more broadly, and specifically the intensified cooperation among the Baltic Sea and Nordic-Baltic states. Germany, France, and Italy are also mentioned as crucial guarantors of European strength, alongside Moldova in the context of diplomatic visits.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national security and international comparison, highlighting Lithuania's and Poland's faster decision-making mechanism for developing the defense industry. Reference is also made to the European budgetary rules and the NATO summit.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is on national issues, particularly the funding of the state-owned enterprise (Nordica) and the state financial institution (KredEx). There is no regional or local focus.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is shifting from national regulations to the jurisdiction of local governments, centering on the consolidation of water utilities and its effect on consumer prices across different municipalities. This highlights concerns regarding the provision of local services and the equitable distribution of costs.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus on Southeast Estonia and Põlva County. The speaker criticized the lack of accountability concerning the closure of key regional institutions (the courthouse, the SKA) in Põlva County, connecting this directly to the question of how the regional performance of Members of Parliament is assessed.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is primarily national (the constitution, education reform) and international (the EU, NATO, Turkey, Norway, and Switzerland in the context of citizenship). The local focus involves a reference to the Tallinn context concerning the tracking down of young people who are neglecting their compulsory education requirements.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker maintains a very strong regional focus on Põlva County and Southeast Estonia. He is actively opposing the closure of key Põlva institutions (the SKA office, the courthouse, and registry services) and is demanding investments in the Põlva shooting range. Furthermore, he criticizes the state for abandoning the periphery, arguing that this move is hollow when viewed through the lens of national defense.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is directed towards the impact of national tax policy changes on local municipalities, as well as competitiveness in agriculture and forestry, signaling concern for the primary sectors in rural regions.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on the global (European competition with China) and national levels (Estonian legislation and bureaucracy). Attention is centered on the impact of European Union directives on the Estonian legal system.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
A strong regional focus is placed on Southeast Estonia and South Estonia, particularly concerning the tactical shooting range project planned for Võru. The speaker challenges the project's logistical rationale (a 45-minute travel time from South Estonia) when viewed through the lens of Southeast Estonia, thereby demonstrating a deep understanding of local circumstances.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A very strong regional focus, emphasizing the unequal distribution of investments in the Southern Estonian regions (Põlva and Võru). The speaker advocates for Põlva's long-term investment needs, which have been waiting for decades.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is strongly aimed at cross-border tax competition, emphasizing Estonia's economic ties with Latvia and Finland regarding alcohol excise duty. Specifically, Finland's actions (excise reduction and changes to sales rules) are highlighted as a direct threat to Estonian tax revenue.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly on the North Estonian Regional Hospital (PERH), which highlights the attention being paid to the operation of major healthcare institutions in the North Estonian region and the issues surrounding their procurements.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is at the national and international level, covering Estonia's national defense policy, the necessity of defense procurements, and relations with NATO. Specific local or regional Estonian issues are not addressed.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (amending Estonian laws and the crisis management system) and at the international level (EU directives, Brussels defense/security policy, the European Central Bank). Specific regional or local problems are absent, apart from a reference to the supplementary costs incurred by local municipalities.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Although the speaker specifically refers to Tartu Prison, it is being used as an example within the context of national prison policy and international cooperation. The focus is instead on the national level (the occupancy rate of Estonian prisons) and the international level (foreign prisoners).
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing the financing of security and the budgets of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on the national level, dealing with Estonian security and the financing of the defense sector. There is no regional or international emphasis present in the speech.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The focus is at the national level (Estonian patriotism) and the international level (aggressor states), which are tied to issues concerning local electoral law. Specific regional topics are absent.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is on national legislative issues (tax hikes, car taxation) and the general economic situation, referencing the potential attainment of Austrian and German price levels. A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is entirely on national issues, such as tax policy, the financing of national defense, and questions concerning voting rights. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Not enough data
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on international security issues (Russia's war in Ukraine), but the question is specifically directed at its impact on a particular sector located in Estonia.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
A strong focus on rural life and rural entrepreneurs, emphasizing the negative impact of the land tax increase on the economies of rural regions. The Central Estonian example (5,300 euros per hectare) is used to illustrate the potentially catastrophic consequences of the land tax hike, which could effectively kill off rural life.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on national legislative and economic issues, such as tax policy and the right of the Defense Forces to confiscate vehicles. The international context is also mentioned (the transfer of vehicles to Ukraine), but a specific regional focus within Estonia is absent.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national economic issues concerning Estonian restaurants and lodging establishments, as well as the impact of the land tax. An economic comparison with Latvia and Lithuania is utilized. In the foreign policy context, attention is centered on Russia, Georgia, and Israeli-Palestinian politics.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and policy, such as the Land Tax Act and regulations governing the energy sector. Although the land tax concerns local councils, the approach taken is general and national; specific regional or local interests do not emerge from the speeches.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is minimal, with Tartu being mentioned only in relation to Rein Taagepera and the description of language issues. The primary focus is on national language and labor policy and its subsequent impact on the service sector.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security and citizenship policy, yet it is directly linked to local elections and specific local politicians (Ossinovski, Odinets). Consequently, a clear connection exists between national policy and its effects at the local level.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on international security and foreign policy issues that are related to national legislation. There is no reference to specific local or regional issues in Estonia.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses primarily on national and international issues, such as tax policy, national security, and the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia. There is no specific local or regional focus.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is entirely on national legislation and the activities of ministries, with no references to regional or local issues.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the Estonian national level, analyzing how international decisions (the ECB's interest rate policy) directly affect Estonia's economic situation and inflation.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, dealing with nationally important cultural objects that have nationwide significance (ERR, Estonia Theatre).
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is a strong regional focus, emphasizing the value of rural life ("it is good to live in the countryside") and the importance of local production. Specific examples highlighted are the farmers of Võrumaa and the Kuperjanov Battalion, criticizing a system that forces local products to be transported to Tallinn instead of supporting a regional supply chain.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker specifically focuses on the needs of border regions, particularly Setomaa. He emphasizes that life and schools must exist there, which is necessary from the perspective of national interest and border security. This demonstrates a strong regional focus tied to security and the preservation of the population.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is broadly nationwide and conceptual, addressing the ideals of society as a whole. Regional or local topics are not covered.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is no regional focus; the emphasis is instead on nationwide legislative standards and planning issues concerning the application of noise target values in the design of residential buildings.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national healthcare system issues, such as health insurance coverage and the population health development plan. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the discussion is nationwide.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, specifically concerning the financing of nationally important cultural sites. Regionally, the Tallinn and Jõhvi film campuses are mentioned, but this is cited primarily as an example of potential duplication and lack of supervision, not as a regional policy preference.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is directed at the problems associated with the transition to Estonian-language education in Ida-Virumaa, particularly the failure to pay teachers their supplementary bonuses. The complexity of organizing the school network in Põlva is also cited as an example, underscoring the need for tailored solutions instead of a centralized approach.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is predominantly on national cultural sites (the ERR TV building, Narva, Estonia), but a contrast is highlighted between the film campus planned near Tallinn and the international film complex in Jõhvi (Ida-Virumaa), which is funded by the Just Transition Fund. This contrast raises the question of the long-term sustainability of duplicating projects.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the competitiveness of the Estonian economy in a broader context, referencing both the European Union's climate goals and the terminology used by the International Monetary Fund. Emphasis is placed on the impact of energy costs on Estonian industry and private consumers ("in our region").
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is on rural areas, where large families inevitably need two cars to manage their children's extracurricular activities. This directly connects the issue of the car tax to the logistical challenges inherent in rural living.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national legislation (a Riigikogu draft bill), but in order to evaluate the policy, comparative data is sought from other countries or regions where the relevant labeling system has already been implemented.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national security and legislation, extending this to the international context and citing the warnings issued by the defense chiefs of neighboring countries.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonian legislation (the Public Information Act, the Public Service Act) and the operations of national institutions (the Data Protection Inspectorate).
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national level, dealing with general issues concerning the Estonian economy and higher education, as well as the public sector’s contribution to development work. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily on national administrative practices, but it is stressed that transparency issues also heavily affect local governments. The issue concerning Elektrilevi relates to the quality of consumer service, which constitutes a widespread infrastructure problem.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national financial and budgetary decisions, with no references to specific regional issues.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. The subject matter under consideration is national and legal in nature.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the state's budget strategy, tax increases, and the issuance of bonds. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data