By Months: Jaak Valge
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
6 Speeches
The focus is clearly international and national, addressing the impact of Estonia's refugee policy on Ukraine and drawing comparisons with the practices of neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland). Examples are also provided from other crisis regions (Gaza, Syria) to highlight the original purpose of international protection.
09.2025
28 Speeches
The primary focus is on national issues (demographics, immigration, productivity). A specific regional focus is placed on the city of Tartu, where opposition is mounted against the leasing out of the Swedish prison, highlighting the reputational damage and security risks posed to the university town. Additionally, it addresses issues related to the Tallinn Military Cemetery and the Sinimäed memorial event.
06.2025
22 Speeches
The focus is heavily on national issues (the usage scope of the Estonian language, birth rates, productivity) and international topics (Ukraine refugee policy, comparison with Latvia and Lithuania, OECD data). Specific local references include the Tallinn Military Cemetery, the University of Tartu, and the Tartu prison project.
05.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker's focus is primarily on national strategic issues (the Estonian economy, education, language policy) and international comparisons (EU, OECD, Latvia, Finland, Taiwan). Specific local or regional topics are not covered in the speeches.
04.2025
6 Speeches
The focus is primarily national (covering the quality of higher education and competitiveness) and international (dealing with EU directives). A specific regional topic is the situation at the Tallinn Defence Forces Cemetery, which is being addressed in the context of national memory and dignity.
03.2025
13 Speeches
The focus is primarily national (covering the Estonian language space, national universities, and economic productivity) and international, with Latvia, Lithuania, and OECD countries used for comparison. Local regions (Narva, Kohtla-Järve) are mentioned solely to illustrate issues within the language environment.
02.2025
9 Speeches
A very strong regional focus is currently on Saaremaa, where the negative impact of the proposed giant wind park on the west coast's sea view, the living environment, and traditional ways of life is being criticized. The necessity of planning the wind turbines at a safe distance from the Saaremaa residents’ environment (a minimum of 50 km) is being emphasized.
01.2025
7 Speeches
A strong regional focus is placed on the proposed wind farm on Saaremaa and its western coast, where the concerns of the local community (Saare Rannarahva Selts) are being highlighted. He/She notes that the wind farm would encompass nearly half of Saaremaa's territory. The remaining topics are of national or cross-border significance (border regime, demography).
12.2024
8 Speeches
A strong regional focus is currently placed on Virumaa, stemming from phosphorite mining and its environmental impact, referencing the appeals made by the rural municipality mayors of Rakvere, Vinni, and Viru-Nigula. Furthermore, the concerns of the city of Tartu are highlighted regarding amendments to the pre-primary education act, which are expected to bring about negative consequences. On an international level, emphasis is placed on the necessity of coordinating excise policy with Latvia and comparing social measures with those in the Nordic countries.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The main focus is on national issues (birth rate, economy, constitution) and international topics (the EU, the Eurozone). The regional focus is evident in the emphasis placed on the opinions of the rural municipality mayors of Lääne-Virumaa concerning the plans for phosphorite mining, demanding that the local community be taken into account.
10.2024
8 Speeches
The regional focus concerns Lääne-Virumaa (specifically the Toolse deposit) in connection with phosphorite exploration, and Lihula regarding the confiscation of the memorial. These regional examples are used to illustrate broader national policy (the utilization of mineral resources, the protection of historical memory). The overall focus, however, remains on national and international topics.
09.2024
4 Speeches
The focus is primarily on national issues (legislation, state identity, defense readiness) and international topics (the war in Ukraine, international security). The mention of the case involving the copy of the Lihula monument is connected to broader national security and historical memory debates.
07.2024
4 Speeches
The regional focus is national, concentrating specifically on Estonia’s economic indicators, productivity, and the total number of working hours. The analysis is highly comparative, consistently utilizing data from Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and the EU average to highlight Estonia’s relative deterioration and loss of competitiveness.
06.2024
10 Speeches
The focus is clearly on national and international issues, addressing the future of the Estonian economy and population and comparing it with other countries (the Baltic states, Finland, France, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom). Special attention is also paid to the future of Ukraine in relation to the free movement of labor.
05.2024
19 Speeches
The focus is heavily on national topics (Estonian security, the education crisis, immigration policy) and international comparisons. The United Arab Emirates is mentioned as a dictatorial state whose cooperation is criticized, and Lithuania is cited as a successful example of implementing a banking levy.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The focus is heavily on national issues (Estonian population, language, security) and international topics, often drawing comparisons with practices in other European countries (Hungary, Latvia, Finland, Switzerland) and even Taiwan. He/She mentions the issue of berry pickers in Finland and the concentration of Estonia’s foreign-origin residents in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn.
03.2024
26 Speeches
The focus is primarily national and international (a demographic comparison with neighboring countries and the EU). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the discrimination faced by rural areas and small towns due to the car tax, given that cars are essential there and the birth rate is higher. Furthermore, problems concerning the health indicators of men in Ida-Virumaa are highlighted, linking these issues to foreign origin.
02.2024
28 Speeches
The focus is primarily national (Estonian identity, higher education, birth rate) and international, comparing the situation in Estonia (immigration, productivity, agricultural subsidies) with other OECD and European Union countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Luxembourg, Iceland). There is no specific focus on local governments or regional projects within Estonia.
01.2024
37 Speeches
In addition to a strong national focus (identity, language, symbols of occupation), the speaker emphasizes the specific needs of rural areas and small towns. He/She highlights how government policies (e.g., the car tax, reorganization of the school network) negatively impact rural life, birth rates, and the necessity of using a car in those regions.