By Plenary Sessions: Kadri Tali

The focus is on national legislation, but local municipalities play a crucial role. Efforts are being made to reduce their administrative burden through amendments to the Sports Act (specifically regarding seasonal permits). Furthermore, the inconsistent support provided by local governments to cultural groups across Estonia is also being highlighted.

The regional focus is indirect, mentioning culture and sport as catalysts for regional life and referencing the level of sports grants provided by local municipalities. The primary emphasis, however, remains on national funding models, the development of the Estonian economy, and the country’s visibility in the global market.

The focus is exclusively national and international, treating sport and culture as a matter of significant national importance that affects Estonia's reputation and position on the world stage. Local or regional topics are not addressed.

The focus is entirely national, concentrating on the future of Estonian education and cultural policy and the establishment of Estonian-language instruction throughout the country. It is emphasized that the reform will improve the future prospects of children living in Estonia.

The primary focus is on national sports legislation and its impact on sports organizations across Estonia. Tanel Tein introduced the role of local municipalities, asking about the distribution of per-capita funding to sports schools, which links the legislative amendments with local-level fiscal administration.

The regional focus addresses the role of municipalities in funding school lunches, highlighting the example of the City of Tallinn, which has doubled its contribution over the last year and a half. It is also noted that municipalities always have the option to contribute a greater amount to the school lunch allocation.

The focus is on the level of local governments (LGUs), especially concerning their right to self-governance and financing options. Tõnis Lukas found that maintaining a price difference allows for competition and provides an opportunity for smaller municipalities. It was discussed that the implementation of the maximum rate for kindergarten fees varies across different municipalities.

The focus is primarily on the national level (Estonian national culture, the Estonian National Opera) and international comparison (the Finnish National Opera, Europa Nostra). Local attention is directed towards Tallinn's Old Town and enhancing the existing Estonia building through an extension that runs toward Pärnu Road.

The focus is on national economic policy and developing the culture and sports sectors within the overall context of the Estonian economy. Regional or international focus is not mentioned.

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the problems of the Estonian education system and the situation of teachers in the context of the European Union (salaries are among the lowest in the EU). Specific local or regional topics are not discussed.

The primary focus is on national education policy, but specific regional references are present. Mention is made of a visit to the Pärnumaa Vocational Education Center, and an emotional appeal is launched to support the small Metsküla school, thereby giving it viability.

The focus is clearly national, addressing the financing of Estonian culture, the Cultural Endowment Act, and the allocation of the state budget. The objective is to create the best and most fertile ground for the development of the culture and sports sectors in Estonia. There is no reference to specific regional or local issues.

The focus is clearly on international issues, especially supporting Ukraine and developing the international cooperation associated with it.

The focus is on national higher education policy and aspects of internationalization, such as student outward mobility and the language used for doctoral theses. The discussion centered on the operations and funding of Estonian universities, and also referenced foreign universities and partner university systems. There are no references to specific local or regional topics within Estonia.

Emphasis is placed on the essential role of small and local schools as centers of community life. This is backed up by a personal experience from a small village where the school's survival led to vigorous growth in the village and a manifold increase in the number of children.