By Agendas: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

Total Agendas: 126

Fully Profiled: 126

2025-10-16
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level (Estonian food prices, wages, and pensions) and on international comparison (Europe, Hungary). There are no references to specific local or regional Estonian issues.
2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly directed towards the domestic economy and agriculture, emphasizing the need to lower the VAT specifically on Estonian fruits and vegetables.
2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is at the national level, addressing waiting times for doctor appointments as a general issue affecting the entire country. Specific regional emphases are absent.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is clearly national, concentrating on the problem of poverty across all of Estonia and the general situation of "our citizens." Specific regional interests or projects are not mentioned.
2025-09-10
Information session

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

Not enough data.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is on national issues, such as tax policy, election law, and media funding. Local fruits and vegetables are specifically mentioned, indicating support for domestic production and consumption, but a narrow regional emphasis is lacking.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, dealing with the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and its energy policy. Specific regions aren't highlighted, though the mention of oil shale indirectly signals the importance of the Ida-Virumaa industry.
2025-06-18
The Future of Energy

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The focus is on national energy policy and security, as well as the international electricity market (Nord Pool, Finland). The discussion will cover the situation of the Estonian consumer and how electricity prices are determined in Estonia compared to Finland.
2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian state, Toompea) and on a religious/international issue (canonical ties with the Russian Church). A specific Estonian community (Pühtitsa Convent) is mentioned, along with tens of thousands of people who profess Russian Orthodoxy, whose rights are being sought to be protected.
2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is primarily on the national economy and international comparisons of crisis management models (Germany, Finland). Regionally, the importance of oil shale as a source of cheap energy is highlighted, contrasting it with the green transition and excise duties.
2025-06-09
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Poverty in Estonia (No. 757)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the prevalence of poverty in Estonia, the costs of public administration, and large-scale nationwide projects (Rail Baltic, wind farms). International comparisons (Germany, France, Austria) are utilized to highlight Estonia's inefficiency, but there is no specific emphasis placed on concrete local regions.
2025-06-04
Trust crisis

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The focus is exclusively on the national level: the state of Estonian democracy, the legitimacy of the government, and the overall security of the state. The general European context is mentioned for comparison of political culture, but there is no focus on specific regions or international politics.
2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The focus is on a major national and international infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) that connects the Baltic states. Particular attention is being paid to regional cooperation and its shortcomings, specifically mentioning Latvia's financing difficulties and the status of construction activities in Poland.
2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on the national level, examining the size and administrative costs of the Estonian state apparatus within a European context. Regional or local topics are absent.
2025-05-13
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Organizing a referendum on the question of electricity production from oil shale" (581 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing all energy produced in Estonia and all consumers. Specific regional emphases are not present in the speeches.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national social policy and the economy, as well as an international comparison with European countries regarding the level of social expenditure. Local or regional topics are absent; the emphasis is placed on the general situation of Estonia’s social sphere.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on Estonia’s national energy policy and consumer protection, highlighting that green energy is more expensive than energy generated from oil shale. International examples (Spain and Portugal) are utilized to illustrate the instability of the energy market. There is no specific emphasis placed on local regions or particular industries.
2025-05-07
Food safety

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is aimed at Estonia's national food security, but the situation in rural areas is also emphasized. The speaker is concerned that the land is being left uncultivated and young people are moving away from rural areas, which highlights a worry about regional viability.
2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (Estonian e-voting procedures) and the international/geopolitical level (comparison with Russia and Venezuela). There is no regional focus.
2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strongly directed towards national energy independence and the utilization of domestic infrastructure. The need for the repair of the Narva power plants and the availability of oil shale resources are especially emphasized. For comparison, Finnish prices and the transmission lines crossing the Gulf of Finland are cited, which places the topic in an international context, but the solutions remain purely domestic.
2025-04-09
Who leads Estonia’s finances

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national level (Estonian finance, economic policy) and the international level (Putin's alleged influence on Estonian taxes and finance). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonian security and legislation, and specifically the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Pühtitsa Convent.
2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level (amendment of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and state security) and the international level (analysis of international risk). Specific regional or local topics are absent, even though the right to vote in local elections is central to the discussion.
2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy, the Estonian people) and the international level (Brussels policy, CO2 taxes). The necessity of achieving electricity prices comparable to those in Finland within the Baltic region, specifically by utilizing oil shale power plants, is emphasized.
2025-03-19
Market economy in Estonia

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the operating principles of the Estonian economy and energy sector (oil shale). There is no regional emphasis, but in the context of economic ethics, a comparison is drawn with underdeveloped African countries.
2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is state-level, addressing government funding decisions and the content of Russian-language media operating in Estonia.
2025-03-12
Government foreign policy

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

The focus is clearly international and national, addressing Estonia's relations with the USA, the role of European security, and the utilization of Estonia's strategic mineral resources. Washington and EU foreign ministers are mentioned, but there is no focus on local or regional domestic issues.
2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, dealing with the consequences stemming from the Estonian national airline and government decisions that impact the nation's economy and reputation. Regional or local issues are not covered.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the Estonian national level (Estonian freedom) and the international religious level, addressing the relations between the Moscow and Constantinople Patriarchates. The Pühtitsa Convent is also mentioned as a concrete example.
2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national economic problems (Estonian banking, the Estonian nation) and the international context (Eurozone interest rates, Swedish bankers). There is no reference to specific regional or local topics, emphasizing state-level tax policy and social inequality.
2025-01-29
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national energy policy and market regulations, highlighting consumer interests and fair competition among all producers. There is mention of taxing energy production from oil shale, which indirectly points to local industries, but a regional emphasis is not explicitly stated.
2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (539 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is broad, encompassing both national issues (the availability of food supplies for Estonian residents) and international comparisons (the experiences of European countries). Local or regional focus is absent.
2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on the national level, dealing with nationwide legislation concerning occupational health and health insurance. Specific regional or local issues are not covered.
2024-12-18
Estonian and Georgian relations

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The regional focus is international, concentrating on relations between Estonia and Georgia, sanctions, and Georgia's domestic political situation. Emphasis is placed on Georgia's status as a sovereign state.
2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is on the national level, addressing budget decisions that impact the Estonian economy, businesses, and the population. The international aspect is also brought up, specifically regarding Scandinavian banks operating in Estonia that repatriate their profits out of the country.
2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the general decline of the Estonian economy, the state budget, and major infrastructure projects like Rail Baltic. There are no references to specific local or international topics.
2024-12-11
Economic Growth and Eesti Energia

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The focus is both national (Estonian economic recession, Eesti Energia) and international (stricter EU environmental requirements). Emphasis is placed on the local impact via job losses (500 people), which indicates concern over regional employment, even though a specific region is not named.
2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is entirely on national legislation and the Riigikogu's internal legislation concerning the status of Riigikogu members.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national (the standard of living for Estonian citizens and the financing of security) and international (a comparison of Lithuania's tax policy). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is purely national, addressing the Estonian economy, citizens' incomes, and major state investments (Rail Baltic, the green transition). There is no regional or local focus.
2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation and international comparison, citing the "Scandinavian model" as a negative example.
2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing the overall impact of the Unemployment Insurance Act on all citizens and local authorities. Particular emphasis is placed on the increased burden on local governments, which are responsible for paying out social assistance benefits. Specific regions are not mentioned.
2024-11-21
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (502 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, addressing the impact of state levies on all citizens and pensioners. Specific regions or local interests are not mentioned.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national legislation (amending the constitution) and its impact on Russian citizens and non-citizens residing in Estonia. Specific local or regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is national, addressing the amendment of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens residing in Estonia. Central to the discussion are national security and the principles of the rule of law within the Estonian context.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – third reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is on small municipalities and their inability to provide adequate psychological assistance due to insufficient funding. Specifically, the impossibility for a municipality of 5,000 residents to offer the service for 500 euros is highlighted.
2024-11-20
Energetics

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is on Estonia's national competitiveness and industry, particularly the sector associated with oil shale utilization. The international context is also highlighted, comparing EU and Estonian policies with the approach taken by the USA.
2024-11-20
The churning of pensioners.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide issue of pension taxation. No regional or local emphasis has been indicated.
2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national tax policy, economic growth, and major projects (such as Rail Baltic) that impact the entire country. There is no regional or local emphasis present in the speeches.
2024-11-06
The situation in the country

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

Insufficient information.
2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The focus is clearly dual: national (Estonian oil shale energy) and international (European Union policy, including comparisons with Germany and Poland). There is an emphasis on protecting national interests, coupled with criticism of the government for failing to safeguard these state interests.
2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the Social Welfare Act and major national projects such as Rail Baltic. There is no specific regional or local focus.
2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – first reading (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The regional focus is directed toward the challenges faced by local governments (cities and rural municipalities) and their capacity to meet national obligations. The Kanepi rural municipality is highlighted as a specific example to illustrate how national policy directly impacts the provision of services by small local authorities.
2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing macro-issues essential for the successful development of the Estonian state, such as economic growth, the birth rate, and the eradication of poverty. Regional or local focus is absent from the speeches.
2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly national, dealing with comprehensive tax policy and the country's economic security.
2024-10-16
Minister of Finance's Statements

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is at the national level, covering Estonian tax policy, government rhetoric, and socio-economic issues affecting vulnerable groups across the country.
2024-10-16
Electrical supply

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, addressing Estonia's energy security, state support schemes, and energy affordability within the context of the entire country.
2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is national, addressing the general impact of excise duties on people's standard of living and on entrepreneurship more broadly, without specifying any concrete regional emphasis.
2024-10-15
First reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing the government's overall tax policy and its impact on society as a whole.
2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

There isn't enough data.
2024-10-09
Management Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing national budget issues that affect the entire country.
2024-10-09
Agricultural policy and the future of Tartu Agro

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The emphasis is placed at the national level, focusing on the production and sale of local food within retail chains throughout Estonia. No specific regional focus has been mentioned.
2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Criminal Code (452 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2024-09-25
Draft resolution "Appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025" (495 OE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is entirely national, centering on the issue of the National Audit Office's auditing.
2024-09-25
Rail Baltic

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on the large national and international infrastructure project (Rail Baltic), but the emphasis is placed specifically on its impact on Estonian taxpayers and the Estonian state budget. The concern relates to the state's financial obligations.
2024-09-25
The situation in the country.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, addressing the overall decline in the purchasing power and standard of living of Estonian residents. Specific regional or international issues are absent.
2024-09-25
About the Estonian economy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is clearly national, centering on the well-being of Estonian citizens and the overall growth of the Estonian economy. Regional or local issues are not addressed.
2024-09-19
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (404 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is nationwide, addressing the amendment to the Education Act and the overall impact of its funding on schools and students across Estonia.
2024-09-19
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act (388 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing Estonia's deepest demographic crisis and the necessity of reducing the state apparatus at the national level.
2024-09-18
Economy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The focus is on national tax policy and its impact on Estonia's international competitive advantage. Local or regional topics are not addressed; the emphasis is strictly on the global position.
2024-09-11
Government economic policy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The focus is strictly on national macroeconomic issues, such as the country's recession and nationwide inflation. Regional or local topics are absent.
2024-09-11
Salaries in the Ministry of the Interior Sector

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.

The regional focus is clearly on Tallinn, centering on the city's budget decisions and the funding problems of specific Tallinn schools (Kalamaja School, Open School).
2024-09-10
First Reading of the Draft Act (412 SE) on Amendments to the Riigikogu Election Act (Obtaining a Compensatory Mandate Based on the Number of Votes Cast for the Candidate)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is strictly national, covering the general state of the Estonian economy, the decline in the standard of living, and national tax legislation. Specific regional, local, or international topics are not emphasized.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the overall state of the Estonian economy and the government's tax policy.
2024-07-15
Reconsideration of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) left unpromulgated by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The regional focus is directed toward rural residents, emphasizing that the proposed car tax would specifically strip them of the ability to move freely. This points to concerns about the mobility and overall quality of life for those living in the countryside.
2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The speaker highlights a regional concern, referencing the closure of the Kopli rescue station and linking it to the government's broader financial decisions. This demonstrates a desire to emphasize the specific negative impact of national decisions on local community safety and security.
2024-06-12
The Actions of the Government and the Prime Minister

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is on international relations and the representation of the Estonian head of government on the international stage. The topic is the Prime Minister's participation in a significant international meeting (Bilderberg), which underscores the importance of the international dimension.
2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is international, centered specifically on Georgia’s political situation, the legitimacy of its elections, and its sovereignty. There are no references to Estonian domestic or local issues.
2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is exclusively on the national level and macroeconomic issues concerning the recovery of the entire Estonian economy. There is no mention of specific regional or local interests.
2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing nationwide tax policy, the status of the state budget, and the general financial situation of Estonian residents. Specific regional interests or communities are absent.
2024-06-05
The Actions of the Government and the Prime Minister

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on international relations and commitments made at the national level that affect the Estonian state in its entirety. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-06-05
Ida-Viru County specialist doctors and hospitals' overtime coefficients

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is directed towards the capital and national infrastructure (the Tallinn Hospital project). The speaker clearly emphasizes that their question does not concern Ida-Virumaa, which was the topic of the session.
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient information
2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly directed towards local and domestic producers, emphasizing the necessity of supporting Estonian fruit and vegetable growers through a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT). The proposal applies only to local produce, which underscores the prioritization of the domestic economy.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national energy policy and its impact on the general consumer in Estonia. There are no references to specific regional projects or communities.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Act Amending the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national legislation, which is being compared to international best practices ("the Scandinavian model"). There is no emphasis placed on specific Estonian regions or local issues.
2024-05-29
Government Investments and Defense Spending

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is strictly on national issues, addressing the management of state investments and defense spending. There is no reference to specific regional projects or communities.
2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, addressing nationwide tax policy and its impact on retirees. Specific local or international issues are not mentioned.
2024-05-27
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Social Protection on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The focus is on national socio-economic policy issues, such as the taxation of pensions and bank profits, without mentioning any regional emphasis.
2024-05-15
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing the teacher shortage and the impact of language requirements across all educational institutions nationwide. There are no specific regional emphases.
2024-05-15
Bureaucracy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is on the national level, analyzing the overall situation and governance of the Estonian public sector. An international comparison with Germany is employed to highlight the scale and inefficiency of the national problem.
2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is strictly national, centering on trust in Estonia's democratic institutions and the integrity of the electoral system, which affects all citizens.
2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is too little data.
2024-05-08
State and Church

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national security and constitutional issues pertaining to the activities of the Ministry of the Interior and the selection of the Mayor of Tallinn. These topics are directly linked to the international context (Russia, the Moscow Patriarchate).
2024-05-08
The Economic Situation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national economic policy and the analysis of major government financial decisions (specifically, the 400 million euro loan). There are no references to specific regions, industries, or local projects.
2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on national education policy and its nationwide implementation; there are no references to specific regions or local issues.
2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is directed toward the national level, emphasizing the potential benefit or harm of the draft legislation to the Estonian people and Estonian believers. Specific regional or local issues are not discussed.
2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national tax policy and public health issues, without specific regional emphasis.
2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is strictly national, addressing amendments to the Income Tax Act, the state's tax policy, and the distribution of national wealth across Estonia as a whole.
2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus remains at the national level (state fees, inflation), but the direct negative impact on local residents is highlighted, often by referencing "my constituents." This illustrates how national policy is assessed through the prism of its local effect.
2024-04-30
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Penal Code and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Increasing the Fine Unit) (Bill 415 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on nationally applicable amendments to the Penal Code and the reform of the fine system. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
2024-04-17
Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is on the national level (state security) and the political leadership of the capital (the Mayor of Tallinn), linking a local political decision (the mayoral election) to a broad security threat. The international context (the condemnation of Russia's actions) serves as the basis for this criticism.
2024-04-17
Frightening the population

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's investment climate as a whole and the impact of the government's rhetoric on the entire country. Regional or local issues are not emphasized.
2024-04-10
Government decisions

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the crucial national-level issue of citizenship, loyalty, and security.
2024-04-10
The Prime Minister's Policy

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy and the recession. Specific regional or international topics are absent.
2024-04-03
Pension Taxation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is missing; national tax policy is being discussed, even though an example is used—that of an elderly person begging on Toompea Hill in Tallinn—to highlight the sheer scope of the issue.
2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2024-03-20
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing the overall situation of "the Estonian economy." Specific regional topics are absent.
2024-03-20
Car Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.

The focus is on national legislation, specifically the draft car tax law, and on social groups at the national level.
2024-03-19
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on national policy, addressing taxation and the funding of school meals, which are issues of nationwide importance.
2024-03-13
The Present and Future Challenges Facing the Domestic Food Industry

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian economic recession as a whole. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned, although the requirement to name the specific companies that received aid points to an interest in preserving jobs at the local level.
2024-03-06
Spreading misinformation

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The focus is distinctly national, addressing the consequences of the privatization of Estonian Railways and the Estonian people's trust in the prime minister. The prime minister's spouse's business dealings in Russia are also mentioned, but the emphasis is placed on their impact on national security and the prime minister's credibility.
2024-03-06
Government Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The regional focus is aimed at residents in rural areas who would be unfairly affected by the government’s proposed uniform tax bill. Emphasis is placed on the daily needs of rural inhabitants (such as taking children to school in an old car), contrasting them with the affluent population residing in urban centers.
2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The focus is on national economic issues (the cost of Estonian loans, tax policy), utilizing international (Eurozone) comparison to support the argument.
2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is at the national level, touching upon tax policy that affects "all Estonian residents." Reference is also made to the international context, highlighting banks' profits earned through the "eurozone's" most expensive loans.
2024-02-14
Salaries of police officers and rescue workers

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is at the national level, addressing the budget priorities of ministries and the nationwide wage issues concerning public sector employees (police officers, firefighters, and rescuers).
2024-02-07
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is distinctly national, centering on poverty among the Estonian population and the distribution of national wealth. Specific regional or international issues are not addressed.
2024-02-07
Nordica Special Audit

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is distinctly national, addressing the general situation of Estonian businesses and their relationship with the national government. Specific local or international topics are absent.
2024-01-24
Doctor Appointment Problems

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on national issues, specifically addressing the nationwide problem of doctors' appointment waiting lists. Furthermore, the link between public health and national security is highlighted, which is also a matter of national importance.
2024-01-24
Teachers

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is strictly national, addressing the distribution of the state budget, ministerial expenditures, and the issue of teachers' salaries at a nationwide level. There is no reference to specific regional problems or projects.
2024-01-17
Rail Baltica

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national and international infrastructure project (Rail Baltic), emphasizing its impact on the Estonian taxpayer and the state's railway operating costs.
2024-01-17
Economic competitiveness

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The focus is on the national macroeconomic level, addressing the broader impact of tax increases and economic growth. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2024-01-10
Electricity prices

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The regional focus is strong, highlighting concrete examples of high heating bills in Narva-Jõesuu, Loksa, and Aravete. This emphasizes the regional dimension of the cost of living problem and directly affects local communities outside the capital.
2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Threat to the Independence of Press Publications (No. 345)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is at the national level on the issue of media independence and government funding policy. There is no regional or local focus.