By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

There is a strong emphasis on regional autonomy and increasing the competence of local governments, contrasting with the centralized management imposed by Tallinn (Pikk Street) on Valga, Võru, and Viljandi. The text specifically mentions the Viljandi council's petition to be excluded from the heritage protection regime process. It supports transferring the protection of heritage areas to the jurisdiction of local governments.

The focus is distinctly regional, centering on the issues facing rural life and low-density areas, and the necessity of their advancement. Rural areas are viewed as critically important for guaranteeing food security, standing in contrast to the promotion of concentration in urban centers.

The regional focus is on rural areas, emphasizing that the withdrawal of funding for children's extracurricular activities particularly impacts these regions. He/She points out that rural areas already face difficult access to these activities, and transportation links are sometimes non-existent, making the decision to cut the funding especially unfair.