By Months: Urve Tiidus
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
5 Speeches
The focus is heavily international (navigation aids and international agreements) and national, concentrating on comparing the Estonian economy and productivity with neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland). There is no focus on specific local or regional issues within Estonia.
10.2025
26 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.
09.2025
15 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.