By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

The focus is on national economic policy and international comparison with Sweden. Specific local or regional topics are absent.

It focuses on national education policy, but pays close attention to the issues faced by local governments (LG/municipalities) regarding the provision of kindergarten places. It specifically mentions the "golden ring" areas surrounding Tallinn, as well as the city of Tartu and its adjacent rural municipalities, where new housing developments are causing shortages.

The focus is primarily national (education reform, tax policy), but the role and specific characteristics of local governments are also highlighted. The city of Tallinn is mentioned separately, where using the differentiation fund for support specialists is creating wage pressure among teachers.