By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

It focuses on Estonia's domestic energy issues and the crucial role of Ida-Virumaa in the context of oil shale production and controlling air pollution. Internationally, it references European Union policy (ELAK, Ursula von der Leyen) and cites examples from Canada (specifically Ontario) regarding ineffective energy policy.

The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the demographic and socio-economic problems of Southeast Estonia's border zone. The necessity of ensuring that people remain in the border areas for security considerations is emphasized, alongside improving the living conditions of local residents, including border guards, Defence League members, and rescue workers.

The focus is strongly national, highlighting Estonia's unique position due to its oil shale reserves and the goal of re-establishing Estonia as the "powerhouse" of the Baltics. It employs international comparisons (USA, China, Germany) in the context of European and Estonian competitiveness.

There is a strong regional focus on Southeast Estonia, particularly the Võru and Põlva regions, where he represents the city of Võru but promotes regional cooperation. He criticizes Tallinn-centrism and highlights the negative impact of tax policy on people living outside Tallinn. He supports the development of a shooting range in Põlva, which has historically been a stronghold for marksmanship, based on the principle of efficiency and dual use.

The discussion focuses on Estonia's national energy policy and economic competitiveness, emphasizing the importance of domestic resources, specifically oil shale. It mentions the negative impact of the car tax on rural residents and large families. An international perspective is employed to provide cautionary examples (Spain, Germany, and Denmark).