By Agendas: Riina Solman

Total Agendas: 175

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2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

Regional policy is an important focus, viewed as a measure for prioritizing local food and our own agricultural producers. It is emphasized that regional policy can ensure the availability of fresh food and support the local economy.
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2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (717 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Bill (663 SE) on the Accession to the Convention Establishing the International Organization for Navigational Aids

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The emphasis is placed on international agreements and national maritime policy, particularly improving the competitiveness of the Estonian flag. Personal involvement with coastal life is mentioned, but this serves more to establish context than to highlight regional projects.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing Estonia's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and population policy. There are no references to specific local governments, regional projects, or international relations, apart from comparing the fertility rate with other countries.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is exclusively on national issues and institutions, specifically the budget and management of the Health Insurance Fund. Regional or local focus is not mentioned in the speeches.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on the national organization of education, but to illustrate the scope of the problems, reference is made both to the complaints of parents in Tallinn and to concerns raised by colleagues in Valga municipality and Ida-Virumaa (specifically, issues related to the transition to Estonian-language education).
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is on the national economic situation, using neighboring countries Latvia and Lithuania as benchmarks. It is emphasized that the neighbors have managed to increase or maintain economic growth, which points to an international comparison.
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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.

The focus is heavily regional and demographic, addressing the issues of dispersed settlement in Estonia and the migration of the population from rural areas to major growth centers. Ida-Virumaa, the islands, and other rural areas are specifically mentioned as regions from which the population is moving away toward Tallinn and Tartu.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The primary focus is on national family policy and the birth rate, issues that impact all of Estonia. It specifically highlights that the hobby group subsidy for large families, which was previously revoked, had significantly benefited families in rural areas, thus underscoring the needs of these rural regions.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The focus is on national security and legislative issues, emphasizing the protection of the Estonian state's interests and the prevention of obstruction/undermining. Domestic media problems are also mentioned, such as the Russian-language Delfi and incitement related to the Song Festival.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

It stresses that family policy measures must support families in rural areas, citing the extracurricular activity subsidy as a prime example of support that significantly benefited those specific regions. While the focus is on national family policy, the regional dimension is clearly prominent in the context of the necessity of these subsidies.
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2025-09-10
On the government's budget plans regarding stimulating the economy and people's purchasing power.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

The focus is exclusively on national issues concerning the state budget, tax policy, and nationwide social benefits. Specific regional or local topics will not be addressed.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The regional focus is linked to the defense forces' duty stations, specifically mentioning soldiers serving in Tapa. The geographical burden is also emphasized, as soldiers live far from their duty station, "at the other end of Estonia."
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker strongly stresses the issue of rural areas and regional inequality, criticizing government policies that make life in the countryside difficult (the car tax, lack of essential services). They cite specific examples, such as the Lääne-Nigula municipality and the closure of shops in the Räpina municipality, and demand that public services be guaranteed outside of major growth centers.
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2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, addressing state budget and nationwide media policy funding issues that affect major media houses.
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2025-06-16
Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on national security and the activities of internal security agencies in Estonia, as well as the international threat (a hybrid operation by Russian special services). Specific regional or local topics are absent, apart from references to the area in Tallinn where the attacks occurred.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is strongly directed towards cooperation among the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) regarding the management of mass evacuation. This is an international topic, touching upon the content of the memorandum concluded in Luxembourg.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The regional focus is aimed at municipalities, highlighting that the bill imposes new duties on them and generates problems requiring solutions—issues that that were previously handled by private firms. This underscores the growing burden on local administration.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient information. The topics discussed (prisons, competition law, the prosecutor's office) are national in scope, although reference is made to the specific Pihlakodu case.
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, as well as amending the Act on Support for Working Capacity (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonian legislation, the healthcare system, and the cultural environment. Examples from foreign countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada) are used solely to illustrate cautionary scenarios, emphasizing that Estonia must exercise caution.
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2025-06-11
Foreign relations

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The focus is on international foreign relations topics (the Israel-Palestine conflict, UN votes), but this is directly tied to the need for local-level security and a strategy for protecting the Estonian Jewish community. Examples of radicalization in Estonia are also mentioned (the Estonian Academy of Arts), alongside international examples (the Bolt taxi service in Paris).
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is national, addressing issues concerning court organization and the administration of justice that are known nationwide.
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2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is very strong, centering on peripherization and the spread of poverty outside major centers. Specific emphasis is placed on the situation in Ida-Virumaa (where over a third of the population lives in relative poverty), Võru, Valga, Põlvamaa, and the islands, contrasting them with the "golden circle" of Tallinn and Tartu. Regional support packages, infrastructure development, and the accessibility of medical care and education are demanded even outside these major centers.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is national, addressing issues concerning the productivity and competitiveness of the Estonian economy, alongside the work plans of the ministries.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus centers on the specific characteristics of Estonia as a Nordic country and the necessity for extended daylight hours, emphasizing that the amount of light here is limited. The international level is also mentioned, indicating areas where the ministry could take action, referring to a wider context.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It mentions Viljandi Folk and the activities of its leader (Ando Kiviberg), introducing the context of a regional cultural event. However, this regional example is primarily used to illustrate the theme of financial responsibility and for ironic comparison.
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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

A very strong regional focus on rural areas, stressing that local roads are vital to prevent people from moving away from the countryside. This stance opposes policies centered primarily on major cities and national corridors (Via Baltica, Rail Baltic), which leaves other regions severely disadvantaged.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the Estonian care home system, population aging, and the responsibility of the ministries. Specific regional or local topics are not mentioned.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

A strong regional focus on Ida-Virumaa, emphasizing the importance of Estonian-language education in this county and the rapid decline in the proportion of ethnic Estonians. Specific attention is drawn to the significance of maintaining an Estonian majority in the municipalities of Toila, Alutaguse, and Lüganuse. This regional focus is also utilized to amplify criticism of the government’s activities, often by contrasting it with the situation in Pärnumaa.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is at the national level, addressing systemic issues concerning the supervision and accountability of care homes in Estonia, which result from an unclear regulatory framework and chain of command.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

A strong regional focus, centering on the fate of educational institutions in Hiiumaa and Vana-Vigala. It is stressed that the minister’s move is a "major blow" to Hiiumaa, and local communities are being protected against the restructuring. Reference is also made to the counties and their statutory right to a vocational school.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is primarily on state social services and the role of local governments in their provision. It highlights that these services are particularly difficult to access in rural areas, thus underscoring the regional disparity in service availability.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding coping policies (no 736)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The focus remains primarily on the national level (tax policy, inflation), but critics highlight the negative impact of social cuts. They specifically mention the abolition of the hobby group allowance for large families, which had been crucial in helping children, especially those in rural areas, access extracurricular activities.
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2025-05-12
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

There is no regional focus; the discussion addresses the national social welfare system, legislation, and the specific Pihlakodu case, which is viewed as a systemic problem.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislative policy and the issue of nationwide social welfare responsibility, as illustrated by the Pihlakodu case. There is no regional focus.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national issues, covering nationwide criminal policy (a Supreme Court ruling) and standards for social welfare oversight. No specific regional emphasis is evident, although the Pihlakodu case is mentioned.
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2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is directed towards the social problems of rural areas, emphasizing that family caregivers and young people with special needs lack access to essential services there. This highlights the regional disparity in the availability of social services.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on the depopulation and marginalization of rural and peripheral areas. Specific examples highlighted include Põlva County, Räpina municipality (the closure of stores in Leevaku and Veriora), and the departure of state institutions. It is emphasized that only major centers of attraction, such as Tallinn and Tartu, benefit from the population growth trends affecting rural areas.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily on national social and economic policy issues, though sparsely populated areas are also mentioned. It is emphasized that the increase in fuel excise duty, the introduction of a car tax, and the reduction of public transport services have effectively rendered lower-income earners, including pensioners, "serfs" in their own communities.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding the social welfare reform (no 720)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, centering on the failure of the nationwide social welfare reform and the guaranteeing of standards. It is mentioned that local governments are being put in a difficult predicament because they have to cover the gap between the cost of a nursing home placement and the resident's pension, but no specific regions are highlighted.
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2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national energy planning, but specific regional examples, such as Sopi-Tootsi and Lavassaare, are utilized to illustrate the planning challenges and potential solutions concerning the use of resource areas. The economic proposals are specifically targeted at local residents living within the impact zone of the wind farms.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly national, addressing the responsibilities of the Minister of Culture and the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy ("Estonia 2035"). Regional or local topics are not covered.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, addressing the electoral system and the activities of the central Electoral Commission, referencing its location on Komandandi Road.
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2025-04-16
Poverty

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, emphasizing peripheralization and wage poverty, which compels residents to relocate to major growth centers. They specifically identify the regions hardest hit by poverty: the islands, Võru, Valga, Põlva, and Ida-Viru counties, noting that relative poverty is exceptionally high there (exceeding one-third of the population in Ida-Viru County).
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2025-04-16
Considering the material from the Riigikogu budget control committee’s Monday discussion on price increases, Eurostat’s comparative data regarding price increases, the Institute for Economic Research’s latest barometer, the March Eurobarometer survey, and Isamaa’s recent proposals on how to mitigate inflation (reducing government spending with a negative supplementary budget and abolishing increases in indirect taxes – gas, petrol, electricity and diesel excise duties, and VAT – in the coming months), conclusions regarding government policy.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is strongly regional, highlighting the problem of peripheralization and the pressure of internal migration toward major growth centers (Tallinn, Harju County, Tartu). The speaker demands solutions for residents of peripheral areas to prevent internal migration in search of better wages and services. Retaining residents in these peripheral areas is directly associated with the question of national security.
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation'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 national, centering on the nationwide consequences of the care reform and the funding model for care homes, which affects approximately 10,000 people. The Pihlakodu case is being used as an example of a broader systemic issue.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry Regarding the Continuation of Service as Prime Minister (No. 728)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national issues (inflation, taxes), but the special vulnerability of rural residents is highlighted due to tax hikes (such as the car tax) and higher rates of poverty. It is noted that poverty is already significantly greater in rural areas, and public services are inadequate.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is strongly directed towards Ida-Virumaa. The speaker stresses the socio-economic importance of Ida-Virumaa and the necessity of preserving the oil shale-based energy production located there to prevent job losses and the dismantling of infrastructure.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on nationally established laws (such as the motor vehicle tax) and social policy concerning people with disabilities and large families. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national regulations (Estonian laws and the activities of the Ministry of Social Affairs) and international examples (the Paris Olympic Games, the worldwide scandal). There is absolutely no reference to local or regional issues within Estonia.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on Estonian legislation, but a significant international example—the Päivi Räsänen case from Finland—is being used to highlight the cross-border implications of the law and to warn against similar potential issues arising in Estonia.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is linked to examples concerning the eastern border and Narva, which are used to illustrate the threat to national security and to justify state intervention. The overall emphasis is on national issues (education, security) that affect local municipalities.
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2025-03-26
Integration of immigrants

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national policies and issues, but regional inequality is also highlighted. The speaker refers to "the second Estonia," where the situation is far from rosy and where job opportunities are limited due to regional specificities.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The regional focus centers on energy infrastructure, highlighting opposition to the construction of new solutions (wind turbines) along the Estonian west coast and the pouring of concrete into the sea. There is a preference for utilizing existing oil shale resources and infrastructure, which indirectly emphasizes the importance of Ida-Virumaa.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation and international treaties; there is no regional or local emphasis.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on national security and the Estonian-Russian border, but Ida-Virumaa (the Narva tank, the head of the Narva Museum) is also highlighted as a target for Russian information operations. International examples (Finland, Lithuania, Sweden) are utilized within the context of textbooks covering border policy and resistance movements.
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2025-03-19
Third reading of the draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes that the government’s negative decisions, such as the withdrawal of support for extracurricular activities for large families and the imposition of the car tax, affect the residents of rural areas the most severely. The distribution of this support was specifically aimed at large families, most of whom reside in rural areas.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is directed towards rural areas, where owning a car is an essential commodity and often the only mode of transport for families with children. The speaker argues that the government's policy (the high car tax) makes living in the countryside "completely impossible" for families with children.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily at the national level, concentrating on the sustainability of the Estonian nation and state. Children in rural areas are briefly mentioned in connection with the cancellation of the hobby group subsidy for large families, which disproportionately affected those specific regions.
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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 clearly national, addressing the broader impact of tax hikes and inflation on Estonian families and pensioners. Discussions with local governments regarding the plan to end pension indexation are mentioned, but this reference is used primarily to criticize national policy.
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2025-02-27
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national energy policy and major projects, but specific regional impacts on the activities of coastal fishermen and the migration of fish shoals are also highlighted. Emphasis is placed on whether massive construction activity will disrupt the work of coastal fishermen and the sustainability of the fishing industry.
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2025-02-26
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the safety concerns of rural residents and livestock owners regarding predators. A specific, yet unnamed, rural area is mentioned where children are at risk.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The regional focus is geopolitical, emphasizing the position of the Baltic states relative to the Baltic Sea and Russia, as well as Russia's historical interest in conquering our territories. Domestically, the focus is on the situation in Tallinn, especially Lasnamäe, criticizing the lack of national symbols there and the opposition to Estonian-language education, which has created a "little Russia."
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Estonian Academy of Arts' International Cooperation (no 677)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on international relations (the termination of cooperation with Israel, the US presidential choice, UN voting) and the Estonian state institutional level (EKA's autonomy and funding).
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

The primary focus is on national security and international relations (Russia, Finland, Israel). The regional focus is limited to the mention of the Kastre rural municipality kindergarten, which is used to criticize the opponent for the unethical allocation of budget funds.
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly national, addressing Estonia’s energy capacity, the demographic crisis, and the burden on the taxpayer. International comparisons are drawn, referencing studies and proposals initiated by Finland aimed at supporting childbirth.
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on international security issues (Russian aggression, Israel/Palestine) and their impact on Estonia’s national and local security. Special emphasis is also placed on the safety of the local Jewish community and the protection of Estonian youth.
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2025-01-30
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.

The focus is at the national and international level, addressing issues of citizenship, voting rights, and integration in the context of Russian and 'grey passport' holders living in Estonia. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the transposition of the international directive, but regional emphasis has been placed on organizers specific to Estonian horse breeding and competitions. Specifically, the Tori Stud Farm is mentioned, which highlights the importance given to local influence.
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2025-01-29
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is heavily focused on regional disparities, stressing that the services being funded are not reaching people living in rural areas. This regional inequality is the primary basis for criticizing the bill.
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2025-01-29
Population policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is purely national, addressing the overall level of Estonia's birth rate, population policy, and social measures currently under review by the Riigikogu. There are no references to specific local or regional issues or projects.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislative changes (migration procedures) and service sector issues specific to the capital, such as the taxi industry.
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2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is on Estonia's education policy and the lack of political consensus within the country. However, international examples (Finland) and references to global political consensus are also utilized to establish context.
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2025-01-22
Draft law on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning complaints procedures (534 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is placed on international law (the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) and its implementation at the national level, aimed at ensuring enhanced protection of children's rights worldwide. There is no regional or local focus.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The regional focus is on rural areas, emphasizing that the car tax will disproportionately affect rural families who rely heavily on transport for driving their children. The speaker clearly contrasts the situation of families in Tallinn and those in rural regions regarding the tax burden.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The strong focus is on rural areas, stressing that the withdrawn €101,000 grant for extracurricular activities was specifically intended for children in those regions. It is also emphasized that children's mental health is deteriorating precisely in rural areas.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-01-13
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is a clear regional focus concerning the location of energy infrastructure (a gas plant near the Russian border versus Iru). The need to support oil shale chemistry is particularly emphasized, which indicates the protection of Ida-Virumaa’s economic interests and a demand to change the conditions of the Just Transition Fund.
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2024-12-18
Foreign policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

A strong international focus, particularly on the Middle East (Israel, the Hezbollah conflict, the Golan Heights) and Eastern Europe (Georgia). It emphasizes the importance of allied relations with America and Israel, while also highlighting the suffering of the Arab and Druze communities in the Middle East.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The strong regional focus is currently on Ida-Viru County, particularly Jõhvi, where the speaker is actively opposing the closure of the local courthouse, viewing it as a security risk. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of maintaining state agency representation in the eastern border regions, with Southeast Estonia and Põlva also being mentioned. The physical presence of courthouses is deemed symbolically crucial for guaranteeing the local population's sense of security and stability.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is heavily regional, stressing the necessity of considering regional policy opportunities and linking them to criminal policy. Specifically, the question of closing the Jõhvi courthouse is being raised, and an analysis of its regional impact is demanded.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively national, concentrating on the administrative processes of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the ministries, as well as the overall financial situation of the state.
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2024-12-11
Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national legislation and the activities of ministries; there is no regional or local focus.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the nationwide Child Protection Act and the competence of state institutions (courts, the Social Insurance Board). Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
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2024-12-11
Suffrage

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The focus is on the national and international level, addressing constitutional amendments and security considerations related to aggressor states. There is no regional or local focus, apart from the mention of local government elections as the target of the legislative amendment.
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2024-12-09
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on international relations (UN General Assembly votes) and allied relations, although this is directly linked to the domestic impact on the Jewish community residing in Estonia. There is also mention of actions coordinated with the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, indicating a certain level of regional (Baltic) cooperation, which is currently being criticized.
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2024-12-09
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing Estonia's demographic crisis and the decline in the birth rate. International comparisons (Finland, Latvia) are utilized to illustrate the consequences of political choices. There is no specific local or regional emphasis within Estonia.
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level and on legislation, addressing the procedure for granting citizenship in Estonia.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is clearly national (navigating the Estonian legal system through three court instances and implementing decisions in Estonia) and international (the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the experiences of other countries, foreign pressure). Regarding the topic of demography, the experience of the State of Israel is cited as an example. A regional focus is absent.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely on the national level, dealing with the full text of the Public Health Act and the policy of the Ministry of Social Affairs. Regional or local issues are not addressed.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is distinctly international, centered on the developments along Israel's northern border and Hezbollah's actions. The goal is to draw the attention of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) to this distant foreign policy matter and the victims it has claimed.
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2024-12-04
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on international security issues (the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and UN votes) and their influence on Estonia's national policy. Also highlighted are the concerns of the Estonian Jewish community, which connect international politics with domestic social sensitivities.
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2024-12-04
The situation regarding the state's finances

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on domestic issues, addressing the activities of Eesti Energia and the Environmental Board, as well as the accountability of ministers. There is no regional or international focus.
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2024-12-04
Values-based policy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

Strong international focus on the Middle East crisis (Israel/Hezbollah) and Estonia's foreign policy conduct at the UN. The national focus is directed toward the management problems of the state-owned company (Eesti Energia).
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is entirely national, dealing with the nationwide social welfare legislation, the pension system, and tax policy that impacts all seniors. Specific regions, industries, or local projects are not mentioned.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is strictly on national socio-political issues and the demographic crisis in Estonia. There is no regional focus, but international comparisons are utilized (WHO reports and the international average for out-of-pocket spending) to support the criticism regarding Estonia's current situation.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The focus is placed on national issues: the state budget, nationwide social benefits, and the administrative matters of the Riigikogu Chancellery. Regional focus is absent.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

A strong focus on the problems concerning the revenue base of local governments and their specific needs. He emphasizes his role as a Tallinn representative and points to the concrete success of stopping the land tax increase in Tallinn. He also mentions previous work as Regional Minister, which involved communicating with all regions.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (453 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation and international comparison, particularly highlighting the practices of our close neighbor Finland, where public holidays are compensated. Finland is highlighted as a country that is significantly ahead of Estonia in the happiness index, and is cited as a model to follow. There is no specific local or regional focus.
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing the country's healthcare reserves system and its impact on the state budget and major hospitals (Tartu University Hospital, North Estonia Medical Centre). The head of Põlva Hospital is also mentioned in connection with their previous activities at the Agency of Medicines.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2024-11-06
Suffrage

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the constitutional amendment process at the national level, which governs local government elections. Tallinn is mentioned as the starting point of political pressure, but the discussion is directed toward state-level legislation and international comparisons.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is very strong, centering on the threat of depopulation and decline in rural and peripheral areas, and the deepening of regional inequality. Special emphasis is placed on the departure of public services (schools, state institutions) from county centers, citing the example of Põlva municipality, which has seen the departure of the Tax and Customs Board and the Social Insurance Board.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursor Substances (state duties in the health and social sphere) (502 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (501 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on the Estonian pharmaceutical market, domestic companies, and the rules governing the European Union single market (hidden state aid). There is no specific regional or local focus.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on organizing healthcare at the national level, referencing the Health Board and "regional hospitals" within the context of pharmaceutical logistics. There is no specific emphasis placed on a particular local region or electoral district; instead, the national administrative structure is being addressed.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medical Devices Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (granting competence to the Medicines Agency) (Bill 448 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on national internal security and international relations (specifically, citizens of the aggressor state), which are manifesting at the level of local government (KOV) elections in Estonia. Russian-speaking churchgoers in Estonia are also mentioned, though without a specific regional focus.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national economic policy and international competitiveness, highlighting the stronger economic performance of our Baltic neighbors (especially Lithuania). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the tax cascade on families in rural areas, as well as on Estonia’s energy-intensive industry, which serves as the engine of the economy.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national social policy, but the role of local governments (LGUs) and the difficulties they face in implementing the reform, stemming from the complex content of the draft bill, are also mentioned.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national (the Estonian prison system, the Estonian Penal Code) and international issues. The central point of attention is the leasing of prison capacity to foreign states and the resulting legal regime.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on the nationwide amendment to the Social Welfare Act and its impact on the vulnerable target group in Estonia. Regional or local topics are not addressed.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

A strong focus is placed on regional disparities, emphasizing that residents of rural areas face greater challenges accessing mental health care compared to their urban counterparts. Mention is made of the neglect of rural areas, sparse settlement, and the resulting isolation where people are left alone with their worries.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, addressing the general and social measures of the state budget (family benefits, health insurance, and support for pensioners). There is no reference to specific regional problems or projects.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing central government structures, the position of the State Secretary, and the functions of the Land and Space Agency, all of which are of nationwide importance.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on Estonia's population projection, the state budget, and social policy more broadly.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The focus is exclusively on national legislation, specifically addressing amendments to the Child Protection Act and their subsequent impact on children's institutions throughout Estonia. No mention is made of any specific regional or local focus.
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the issues of the sustainability of the Estonian population and the viability of the state. Regional focus is represented only by the mention of a small town the size of Rakvere, which is used to illustrate the extent of the annual population loss.
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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 on regional policy and the viability of rural life, contrasting the growth in Tallinn's population with the state's goal of attracting people to the countryside. It is emphasized that tax increases make rural life difficult for young families, and changes in the population of local municipalities are also mentioned.
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on international foreign policy issues relating to Estonia's representation (the Consulate General in New York) and its stances on global conflicts (specifically, the Israel/Palestine question at the UN).
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2024-09-23
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on international relations, centering on the location of the Estonian embassy in Israel and the status of Jerusalem. Secondarily, emphasis is placed on Estonia's national sovereignty and security, using the situation of citizens in Tallinn and the Russian Federation as an example.
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2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is no specific regional focus; the topics addressed are nationwide and concern the survival and growth of the Estonian people. Reference is also made to the international context, for example, the issue of controlled migration and contemporary Europe.
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2024-09-18
Policy pursued within the administrative domain

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is entirely on national socio-political issues and demography, treating all Estonian families and mothers as a single target group. There are no references to specific regional or local problems.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing lawmaking, the work of the Riigikogu, and the activities of state officials.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on the national level (the preservation of the nation-state, and the maintenance of Estonian language and culture) as well as the international context (including comparisons with the Nordic and Baltic countries, and references to the war in Ukraine and Russian aggression). Local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

A regional focus is essential because internal migration and regional policy are linked to the demographic crisis. It is emphasized that regional policy problems could create difficulties for local service providers in the future, such as school operators, and affect internal security. Regional policy is considered a "very dear topic" for the Ministry of the Interior.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is on national regulation and its impact on Estonian market participants, with no references to specific regional problems or projects.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Ministry of Defence, preparation of the population) and on supporting communities, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive national defence. There are no references to specific regions or local projects.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The focus is directed toward a nationally and historically sensitive topic concerning the Maarjamäe Memorial in Tallinn. Emphasis is placed on the views of the Estonian people and the victims of repression, linking the issue more broadly to the symbols of Soviet occupation in Estonia.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is primarily on national obligations and budgetary matters, but the regional aspect is also highlighted. It is emphasized that the motor vehicle tax should actually be directed into the road maintenance plan so that paved roads can be built in rural areas, where they are currently very few.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is strictly national, centering on the security and confidence of the Estonian people and businesses, and the future of Estonian children. Regional or international topics are not addressed.
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2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the nationwide motor vehicle tax and its impact on specific social groups.
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2024-06-19
Third Reading of the Draft Law on the State Supplementary Budget for 2024 (Bill 456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting

The focus is entirely at the national level and concerns public finance and tax policy.
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The focus is on fiscal issues and social inequality affecting Estonian society and the economy at the national level. There is no emphasis placed on specific regions, local governments, or regional projects.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

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

Not enough data
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2024-06-12
Estonian-language school environment

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is very strongly on Ida-Viru County, especially the Jõhvi and Toila region, which is viewed as the bastion of the eastern border. The importance of local Estonian-language education is emphasized from the standpoint of public administration and security.
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2024-06-12
Defense expenditures

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's national defense capability, the security situation, and the fulfillment of commitments made at the NATO summit. Although the activities of the Naiskodukaitse (Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) are local, they are treated as an integral part of national defense. A specific local or regional focus is absent.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is clearly on international issues, stressing the crisis of democracy in Georgia and the need to support Ukraine's territorial integrity against Russian aggression.
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2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is clearly on national economic problems (Estonian competitiveness, unemployment) and comparisons with other European Union member states. Specific local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is placed on both the national level (specifically demography) and regional development, highlighting the declining proportion of people residing outside Harju and Tartu counties. The government’s car tax policy is viewed as encouraging the depopulation of rural areas and being unfriendly toward large families, given that a car is indispensable in the countryside. Furthermore, it notes the decreasing share of the Estonian-speaking population in Tallinn.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (Estonian local government elections) and the international security context (Russia's war against Ukraine and the threat of pro-Kremlin sentiment). Specific local regions are not mentioned.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is heavily on the national level (Estonian immigration and integration issues) as well as international comparisons. Particular emphasis is placed on Latvia’s experience in bringing pro-Kremlin manifestations under control and on Nordic immigration statistics.
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2024-05-08
Message Clarity

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing governmental activities, internal tensions within the coalition, and ethical questions pertaining to Estonian cultural life.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data. (The focus is on the national level (Riigikogu) and the international level (Moscow Patriarchate, Kirill); references to specific regional problems are missing.)
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax policy and public health issues. There are no references to specific regions, local industries, or communities; instead, the general impact and implementation of the bill are addressed.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus, particularly in criticizing the centralization of heritage protection, citing examples from Viljandi, Valga, Võru, and Sillamäe, and demanding that authority be granted to local municipalities. It is also stressed that the government's political decisions are worsening the living conditions of families in rural areas, thereby making culture inaccessible to them.
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2024-04-11
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue: "How to Ensure the Future of Veterinary Medicine"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on maintaining rural life and sparsely populated areas, countering the notion that rural life is too costly for the state and that people should relocate to urban centers. The necessity of promoting rural development is underscored to guarantee food security.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is brief, but it emphasizes that the cuts will negatively affect rural areas, where access to children's extracurricular activities and transport connections are already difficult. Specifically, the text refers to the funding for hobby groups provided by the association of large families, which was channeled directly into rural regions.
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2024-03-20
Suffrage

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is clearly on national legislative changes (suffrage, electoral law) and the national demographic situation in Estonia (birth rate). The international context is presented through the prism of security, addressing the voting rights of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus in Estonia.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

A strong regional focus is directed towards rural areas and local governments (LGAs). It is emphasized that the disappearance of schools from rural areas harms regional policy and internal security, forcing families to move to urban centers.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Lower the VAT Rate on Cancer Medicines" (277 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level and concerns the availability of medicines for cancer patients throughout Estonia, as well as the financing provided by the State Treasury and the Health Insurance Fund. There are no specific regional or local issues involved.
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2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is clearly on rural areas, as the withdrawn funding for extracurricular activities was specifically aimed at those regions. The necessity of ensuring children's mobility and support outside of major cities is emphasized.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

Focus is being placed on rural areas, stressing that the reduction in funding for extracurricular activities and the car tax will hit families in these regions particularly hard. The accessibility of hobby groups for children in rural areas is deemed a crucial topic.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation Concerning the Negative Impacts of the Motor Vehicle Tax on Families with Children (No. 602)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, emphasizing that families with children living specifically there will be hit hardest by the car tax. The reason cited is the inadequate or completely absent public transport network, which makes using a car essential.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning business activities originating in Estonia and related to Russia during the War in Ukraine (No. 598)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level (the Prime Minister's responsibility) and the international context (business activities related to Russia during the war). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
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2024-03-11
Interpellation concerning Estonia's critical demographic situation (No. 597)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is exclusively national and ethnic, centering on the demographic survival and population recovery of Estonia as a small nation-state. Regional or local themes, projects, or communities are not addressed in the speeches.
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2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

A strong regional focus is placed on the supply security and competitiveness of rural areas, criticizing the cancellation of investments that left rural residents without power for weeks during the winter. Emphasis is also placed on the social consequences in Ida-Virumaa associated with the rapid termination of oil shale energy production, demanding that the existing resources of the region be valued.
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2024-02-21
Large families

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data.
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2024-02-15
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The regional focus is strong, emphasizing that the motor vehicle tax creates regional inequality and accelerates urbanization. The speaker defends the interests of rural residents, arguing that the minister's claim about city dwellers experiencing a greater loss is false.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national social and tax policy issues that affect broad target groups (people with disabilities and large families) across Estonia. There is no specific focus on local or regional problems.
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2024-02-14
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is directed towards rural areas, stressing that the car tax will make managing without a vehicle there extremely challenging. This underscores concerns regarding regional mobility and inequality.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is heavily on national security (defense readiness, the national defense loan) and international affairs (supporting Ukraine, NATO). Local or regional issues are not covered, apart from the question of suffrage in local government elections, which is significant in the context of internal security.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, centering on Estonia's economic indicators (unemployment) and the effects on the social sphere.
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2024-01-24
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national legislative policy and legislation, addressing the issue of voting rights at the national level. Regional or international focus is not mentioned, even though the topic concerns Russian citizens.
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2024-01-24
Voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security issues and nationwide legislative amendments concerning local government elections and the state budget. Specific regional or local projects are not being highlighted.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on preserving industry and jobs in Ida-Virumaa. Kohtla-Järve and the TTÜ Ida-Virumaa College are specifically mentioned, and the need to support the oil shale chemical industry is emphasized, rather than steering the region toward the creative economy.
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2024-01-22
Inquiry Regarding the Electricity Supply of Saaremaa (No. 68)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Although the discussion begins with the issue of electricity supply reliability in Saaremaa, the focus is quickly expanded regionally to the North Coast and Southeast Estonia, in order to address electricity supply security within the context of Estonia as a whole.
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2024-01-17
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security, legislation, and the international threat landscape (the Russian threat to NATO borders). There is no specific regional or local focus.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the rise in costs (No. 354)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

A strong regional focus, emphasizing the need to help struggling regions through the reallocation of the equalization fund. It also addresses regional policy more broadly, criticizing the rigidity of EU funds, which hinders the development of new projects, particularly in these struggling areas.
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2024-01-08
Interpellation concerning the impact of the Green Transition on the administrative area of the ministry under your leadership (No. 341)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker values regional awareness, acknowledging the minister as "someone who actually lives in the countryside." The political focus, however, remains on national bureaucracy, cost cutting, and the impact of implementing European Union policy on Estonia as a whole.
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