By Plenary Sessions: Urve Tiidus
Total Sessions: 87
Fully Profiled: 87
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is international (the European Union budget) and national (Estonian), highlighting Estonia's position in the global technological race.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly international (Universal Postal Union congresses in Ar-Riyadh and Dubai) and national (the operations of Eesti Post and the regulation of the Postal Act). The impact of the European Union level customs reform on postal consignments is also mentioned.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is clearly national (Estonian e-residency, the growth of Estonian startups) and international (the existence of competitors and European rankings). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus lies on international cooperation and Estonia’s position in setting maritime navigation rules. Regionally, the Baltic Sea is brought up in the context of environmental risks, and the speaker stresses their personal connection to the sea ("as someone who lives by the coast").
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is clearly directed towards Estonia's remoter regions, emphasizing the concern that road maintenance funds should be distributed fairly, including outside the major centers. This issue directly concerns the continuation of road maintenance in "Estonia's remoter areas."
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly at the national level, emphasizing the need to develop production "here" (in Estonia) to ensure food security. Specific local regions or international issues are not mentioned.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on international financial issues (global debt burden and world GDP) and their impact on countries that are working to balance their debt load.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national (based on constitutional principles) and international/global, highlighting transnational crime and the global potential of technology. There is no emphasis on local or regional issues.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The regional focus is aimed at Estonia's domestic problems, especially the increase in fraud and the swindling of money from people. However, the international scope of this phenomenon is also recognized, noting that it is growing "in Estonia and probably elsewhere."
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on national regulation of communications infrastructure, though emphasis is placed on the necessity of solving the issue of high-speed internet accessibility for residents in sparsely populated areas. Local municipalities are assigned a significant role in issuing building permits and setting the conditions for infrastructure deployment. Swedish and Nordic practices are cited for comparison.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Data unavailable
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on financial regulation and the operation of credit registries at the national level. There are no specific regional or local issues.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is purely on national, systemic issues, covering judges' examinations and the standard of legal education in Estonia. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly national, concentrating on the broader development of the Estonian economy and productivity. Attention is aimed at specific sectors such as industry, manufacturing, and agriculture.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The discussion and the draft legislation primarily center on the city of Tallinn and the issues related to micro-mobility there, emphasizing the positions held by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn. Examples from smaller local governments (Pärnu, Tartu) are used in contrast, illustrating where successful good-will agreements have been implemented with rental operators.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly directed at domestic issues, emphasizing the need to ensure the availability of high-quality drinking water specifically in rural and densely populated areas.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is directed at the national level (Tallinn Airport, the Transport Administration) and international regulation (European Union regulations, obligations of Third Country air carriers). The regional focus on Estonia is manifested in the desire to see an impact analysis specifically concerning the most popular routes departing from Estonia.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is both domestic (the market volume of Estonian derivatives and repo transactions) and international. In the context of money laundering risk, the Baltic States and the Nordic countries are specifically highlighted as a comparison region, citing international standards.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly at the forefront, stressing the need to ensure "regionally equal opportunities" nationwide when introducing new technology.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the implementation of artificial intelligence across the Estonian court system as a whole. Specific regional or local interests are absent.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national security and the international level, particularly concerning cross-border crime networks and the transposition of European Union law. Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian public service) and international trends (global forecasts). There is no emphasis on specific local or regional problems.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is placed on international comparisons, citing the practices of European countries and the analytical materials produced by the Latvian Saeima. There is no mention of a specific regional or local focus within Estonia itself.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level ("great Estonian culture") and global technology trends (artificial intelligence). There is no emphasis on specific local or regional issues.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is at the national level, emphasizing the state's obligation to ensure security and address cybercrime. Specific regional or local issues are absent.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly at the national level, centering on the Riigikogu’s operational procedures and the legislative process.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and global technological developments (artificial intelligence). There is no mention of specific regional, local, or international issues beyond the general technological "world domination."
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly centered on the Russian-Estonian border and the related migration flows. This issue is significant both nationally and at the level of the European Union's external border.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is purely national, concentrating on the overall indicators of the Estonian economy and research and development (R&D) within the context of GDP.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation (specifically the Research and Development Activities Act) and national nature conservation. International cooperation in science is emphasized separately, noting that scientific work is not confined to the borders of a single country. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on the national level, dealing with the improvement of public health across the entire population (aiming for "a healthier nation"). Specific regional or local issues are not mentioned.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is clearly on Paldiski, which has been selected as the final disposal site for radioactive waste, emphasizing its geological suitability and the importance of the local government's special planning. The waste originates from the former training center for nuclear ships.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national and systemic level, examining the efficiency of the judicial process in a broader context. There is no mention of specific regional or local issues.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is distinctly international and global, assessing the scope of foreign policy far more broadly than just from a purely Estonian domestic perspective.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national legislation concerning the environment and energy production. Regional or local focus is absent.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The topics addressed (the Foreigners Act, wolf hunting) are national in scope. There are no references to specific regional projects or communities.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient information.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on international financial mechanisms (ESM) and national budgetary policy. The international focus is related to the stability of the European Union, referring to Greece and inquiring about other potential aid recipients. There is no reference to a specific regional or local focus.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (the growth of cybercrime in Estonia) and international issues (the context of European Union legislation, global crime). There is no reference to specific local or regional projects or communities.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on international trade relations (third countries) and European Union market regulations, as well as the rights of Estonian consumers. There is no regional focus; the emphasis is placed on national and international regulation.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on domestic legislation (the Waste Act) and the general issues citizens face regarding the implementation of the law. Regional or international topics are not included.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national regulations and employer responsibility, and there are no references to regional or local issues.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is split between Estonia’s national and local environmental issues (such as coastal flooding risks and planning) and broader international themes (including global climate and EU bureaucracy). Particular attention is paid to the specific risks Estonia faces as a maritime nation situated on the Baltic Sea.
2024-11-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is national, centered on advancing the Academy of Sciences and science across Estonia as a whole. There are no specific regional or local topics addressed.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, addressing issues related to providing aid to European Union partner countries and Ukraine. There is absolutely no reference to local or national regional topics within Estonia.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is at the national level (the demographic crisis) and on international cultural references (West Africa, Hillary Clinton). A specific local or regional Estonian focus is lacking.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly prominent, as the speaker highlights the uneven progress in implementing organic food subsidies across Estonia's various counties. This demonstrates concern regarding regional inequality in policy execution.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus lies on national legislative issues and international comparability, particularly concerning the recognition of micro-credentials within the European Union and beyond. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international (European Union member states) and national (the situation regarding the rule of law in Estonia), specifically addressing the impact of international reports on national evaluations.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, concentrating on the defense expenditures of NATO member states. Specific countries such as Belgium, Italy, and Spain are mentioned, and there is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on national and international financial matters, such as the economic outlook and the regulation of cryptocurrencies. There is no mention of any specific local or regional topic.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on the nationwide organization of the courts and the advancement of the administration of justice; there are no references to specific regional topics or communities.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is limited to a single specific example (the Hellenurme watermill), which is used to illustrate the issues inherent in the nationwide law (the Nature Conservation Act). The primary emphasis is placed on national legislation and the procedures for its implementation.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The focus is divided between the national and local government levels, covering the preparation of risk analyses at both levels. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national, concentrating on the overarching issues of Estonian road construction and infrastructure, as well as the country's economic situation. Specific local or international projects are not mentioned.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on national education policy and the Estonian economy’s need for engineers. However, a strong international dimension is also present, represented by the proposal to send students with scholarships to top foreign universities (e.g., MIT).
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national education and language policy concerning the acquisition of general education and the availability of Estonian language instruction nationwide. The international context (European countries) is also mentioned, but there is no specific local or regional emphasis.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly international and operates at the European Union level, examining the general behavior of other member states (like Finland) and EU banks. The primary interest is aimed at harmonizing cross-border financial practices.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, covering Estonia's electoral system and the implementation of e-voting in local, parliamentary, and European Parliament elections.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing issues of Estonian health promotion and tax policy.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed at national energy policy (the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia) and education/workforce planning. There is no reference to specific regional industries or communities.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is national, concerning the implementation of urban planning concepts in Estonia ("what is actually emerging in Estonia"). International models are also referenced ("in progressive countries").
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the functioning of the family doctor system across Estonia as a whole and its overall success.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is on developing the electricity grid in West Estonia and the islands, with a perspective extending to 2035, emphasizing the need for preparations and investments. There is also international interest in the global work of the World Energy Council.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strictly on the national level and concerns amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act. Specific regional topics, projects, or communities will not be addressed.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing comprehensive reforms within the education sector.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is international (Brussels, the European Food Association) and national (Estonian regulations). There is no mention of a specific local or regional focus.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on international regulations (the EU Blue Card) and their transposition into Estonian law in order to address national workforce needs. There is no specific regional focus within Estonia, but the competitiveness of the Estonian labor market on a global level is emphasized.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively international, covering the global world order, UN reform, and the principles of foreign policy. There are no references to local or national issues.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely on national-level legislative policy and ensuring the Estonian legal order. Ensuring Estonia's international competitiveness through the legal system is mentioned. Regional or local issues are not addressed in the speech.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is distinctly international and national, centering on the global cooperation of Estonian scientists in research and development. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national education network and the role of local governments (LG) in leading change management. There is no emphasis placed on specific regions or local projects.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on broader national environmental standards and water management issues concerning the entry of pollutants (nitrogen and phosphorus) into water bodies. Specific regional emphasis or local projects are not mentioned.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is expanding from the domestic context (a reference to the "Pealtnägija" program) to the international level, emphasizing the risks associated with the activities of unscrupulous individuals worldwide.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the financial issue at the international and European Union level (ESM). There is no mention of local or national projects.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the national or local land administration procedure (land parcels, detailed zoning plans), which relates to administrative processes in a wider context. No specific geographical region is emphasized.