By Months: Urve Tiidus

Total Months: 18

Fully Profiled: 18

All Categories Political Position Topic Expertise Rhetorical Style Activity Patterns Opposition Stance Collaboration Style Regional Focus Economic Views Social Issues Legislative Focus
10.2025

7 Speeches

The regional focus is clearly at the forefront, as the speaker stresses the necessity of securing road maintenance funding even in Estonia's most remote areas. This highlights concerns regarding disparities in regional infrastructure.
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09.2025

13 Speeches

The focus is primarily national and global (EU, IMF, Nordic practices). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the need to ensure fast internet connectivity for residents in sparsely populated areas, as well as the crucial role of local governments (LGUs) in granting building permits and installing masts.
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06.2025

13 Speeches

Even though national legislation is being addressed, regional differences and needs are being highlighted, such as the necessity of investing in high-quality water services in rural areas. The discussion regarding light mobility devices focused almost exclusively on Tallinn's problems, mentioning only in passing the good faith agreements reached by Pärnu and Tartu with rental operators.
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05.2025

9 Speeches

The focus is primarily national (Estonian public service, Estonian market volumes) and international (transposition of EU law, prevention of money laundering, international cooperation against crime). Regional focus is present only in a brief note concerning the need to ensure regional equality in education when implementing technology.
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04.2025

7 Speeches

The focus is broadly national (Estonian culture, lawmaking) and international, referencing the practices of European countries and the analysis provided by the Latvian Saeima. There is no emphasis on local or regional issues within Estonia.
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03.2025

2 Speeches

The focus is broad, encompassing national economic strategies (R&D spending as a percentage of GDP) and international issues concerning the crossing of the Estonian-Russian border and movement into the European Union. There is no emphasis placed on specific local or regional topics.
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02.2025

7 Speeches

The regional focus is clearly directed toward Paldiski, addressing the radioactive waste located there, its safe storage, the cost of the associated infrastructure project (150 million euros), and the schedule (2040). This is the only geographical location that is thoroughly examined.
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01.2025

4 Speeches

The focus is entirely on national bills and regulations relating to social policy, immigration, and environmental issues. There is no specific regional focus.
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12.2024

10 Speeches

The focus is divided between national issues (the rights of Estonian buyers, cybercrime in Estonia) and international/European Union topics (trade with third countries, the ESM, the context of EU legislation). There is no specific emphasis on regional or local issues, apart from the protection of Estonian consumers and seniors.
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11.2024

6 Speeches

The focus is split between national issues (sports organizations, promoting science) and international ones (aid to Ukraine, EU bureaucracy). Regional issues affecting Estonia include the Baltic Sea coast and rising flood risks, for which practical recommendations are being sought for planners.
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10.2024

6 Speeches

The focus is clearly on national legislation and social policy, addressing the topics of the demographic crisis and child protection. There are no references to specific regions or local interests, with the exception of international cultural references.
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09.2024

5 Speeches

The focus is divided between international topics (NATO defense spending, EU rule of law) and domestic policy. Regional differences are noted in the implementation of organic food subsidies across the counties, but there is no narrow local or regional emphasis.
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06.2024

5 Speeches

The primary emphasis is on national and regulatory issues, such as risk analysis at the national level and European directives. A single local example (the Hellenurme water mill) is highlighted solely to illustrate the general problem with the legislation, not to serve as a regional policy focus.
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05.2024

9 Speeches

The focus is clearly on national issues, such as Estonian language learning, e-voting, and developing the country's infrastructure. International context is utilized for comparison, specifically regarding banking (Finland/EU) and education (MIT), but there is no concrete regional or local emphasis.
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04.2024

3 Speeches

The focus is on the national level, addressing Estonia's energy policy and educational perspectives concerning nuclear security. There are no specific regional or local interests involved; the topic is broadly national in scope.
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03.2024

10 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national systems and policies (education, health, energy). A regional focus emerges in the context of energy, where questions are asked regarding the progress of the prospective development of the electricity grid toward West Estonia and the islands in the 2035 perspective.
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02.2024

4 Speeches

The focus is firmly international and at the European Union level, addressing the UN security reform and the transposition of EU directives. The meeting of the European Food Union in Brussels is also mentioned.
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01.2024

10 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national and international topics, such as scientific cooperation, ESM risks, and environmental policy. The regional aspect manifests itself in questions concerning the role of local governments in managing changes to the education network, and regarding land parcels exempt from detailed planning.
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