By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge
Total Sessions: 77
Fully Profiled: 77
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is exclusively on national financial procedures and the constitutional framework. Regional or local issues are not covered.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is primarily international, concentrating on the war in Ukraine, refugee policy, and Estonia's role in providing international protection. It compares Estonia's practices with those of neighboring countries (Finland, Latvia, Lithuania) and also references the situations in Gaza and Syria to emphasize the definition of persons requiring protection.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the international infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) and the geopolitical security aspect (the Suwałki Corridor), which indicates a broad national and international reach.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the reputation, safety, and identity of the city of Tartu as an international university town and a center for science and culture. It is emphasized that renting out the prison deals a severe blow to Tartu's substance and reputation and directly affects the daily lives of Tartu residents.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level (the functioning of the Estonian legal system) and the international context (the scandal related to aid for Ukraine). There is no specific local or regional focus.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is both national and symbolic, centered on the Tallinn Defence Forces Cemetery as a symbol of national memory and statehood. This is a site located in the capital city, possessing broad national significance.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on the national level (the nation-state, Estonian language proficiency, Estonian labor productivity) and the international level. The speaker proportionally compares Estonia's immigration level against data from neighboring countries (Latvia, Finland, Lithuania) and the European Union (specifically, the number of undocumented migrants). Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily on national and security issues, but specific regional problems are also highlighted. Special attention is paid to Lääne-Virumaa (phosphorite mining studies in Toolse) and Saaremaa (a megalomaniacal offshore wind farm), supporting the concerns of local communities (Saare Rannarahva Selts, Lääne-Viru rural municipality mayors).
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is heavily on domestic policies (Estonian economy and migration management). The international focus is important because Estonian policy is compared with the practices of Latvia and Lithuania, and reference is made to the wish of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on a specific regional infrastructure project, namely the issue of leasing out Tartu Prison. However, this is being tied to broader issues concerning national economic policy and security.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national (Estonian demography, security, the restoration of the Defence Forces Cemetery). Regional examples (Viljandi, Tartu Prison) are used to illustrate broader national policy, not to represent local interests.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly international, comparing Estonia’s economic indicators (productivity, competitiveness) against those of other OECD countries and its Baltic neighbors (Latvia, Lithuania). A domestic regional focus is absent.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The focus is distinctly national, centered on the large-scale infrastructure project (Rail Baltic) and the broader issue of societal governance in Estonia.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is primarily national and institutional, concentrating on the needs of the Estonian labor market and the quality of higher education. Special attention is paid to the fulfillment of administrative agreements by Tallinn University of Technology and the University of Tartu regarding the promotion of the Estonian academic language, with the University of Tartu also being mentioned as the speaker's alma mater.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is primarily on national macroeconomic issues (Estonian productivity, migration balance) and international comparisons (the EU, OECD, Latvia, Finland, Taiwan). Specific Estonian companies (Magnetic MRO, the Neo magnet factory) are cited merely as examples of deficiencies in migration policy, rather than to highlight a regional focus.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly at the national level, analyzing the overall performance of the Estonian education system and the share of expenditures within the context of the European Union.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national legislative topics (the referendum law) and the Estonian energy debate. He/She uses international examples and experiences (Europe, Switzerland, Ireland) as comparative material.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national strategic level (Estonia 2035) and international competitiveness. Estonia is directly compared to the European Union average and to Eastern European countries such as Poland, Latvia, and Hungary.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
It focuses on national topics, such as the quality of higher education and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national legislation and citizenship-related security issues affecting individuals residing in Estonia. Specific local or regional topics are not addressed.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly national (Estonia's economic structure, demography, and the scope of the Estonian language) and international, drawing comparisons with other European countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary) and Asian nations (Taiwan, Singapore). Specific attention is also given to potential source countries for cheap labor, such as Ukraine and Belarus.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on the national level (language policy, higher education, immigration), using Latvia as a comparison to highlight the shortcomings of Estonian language policy. Specific regions (Narva, Kohtla-Järve) and the national university (the University of Tartu) are also mentioned regarding their problems with Anglicization.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, addressing the situation of the Estonian research system and national sciences more broadly. There is no reference to specific regional or international topics, apart from the mention of assessments by foreign experts.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on the west coast of Saaremaa and protecting the living environment of its residents from the negative impacts of the massive wind industry. Also mentioned are the sustainability of small ports and the route of the fourth Estonia–Latvia electricity connection, which crosses Saaremaa and is linked to export plans.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly on national economic problems and social issues, as well as international influence, emphasizing that Estonia's economic decisions are indirectly made in Stockholm. The Baltic states are mentioned, noting that Estonia is the only one that has not imposed a solidarity tax.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centering on Estonia's demographic crisis and the state's strategic goals. International examples (Hungary, Poland, Italy, Croatia, Georgia) are used solely as models for family policy measures.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on Lääne-Viru and Ida-Viru counties, where plans for phosphorite mining are generating opposition within local communities. Emphasis is placed on the interests and concerns of local governments (specifically the rural municipality heads of Rakvere, Vinni, and Viru-Nigula) regarding the preservation of the living environment. Personal experience concerning the impacts of oil shale mining in Ida-Viru County is used as a cautionary example.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is aimed at the concerns of the city of Tartu regarding the impact of the pre-primary education law on the local system, citing an opinion signed by the Deputy Mayor of Tartu. Internationally, attention is centered on Latvia’s excise policy, comparing Estonia’s situation with the practices of Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark concerning restrictions on sales times and educational research.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is national (Estonian labor markets and social policy) and international, using OECD data for comparison, as well as examples from the Baltic countries (Latvia, Lithuania), Finland, and Poland. There is no specific local or regional emphasis within Estonia.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international and national macro-level themes, addressing the European Union's competitiveness vis-à-vis the USA and China, as well as the structural problems of the Eurozone. There is no mention of local or regional issues.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national level, dealing with matters concerning the security of the Estonian state and election legislation. There are no references to specific local or regional projects.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is both regional and national, utilizing Lithuania as a direct benchmark concerning the banking levy and economic growth. Furthermore, the actions taken by the UK government are cited as a historical precedent.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus encompasses a specific local event in Lihula, which has been elevated to the level of national identity and history. Internationally, the focus is on applicants seeking protection from Ukraine, as well as comparisons with the practices of Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, highlighting Estonia's specific characteristics.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is strictly national, addressing the broader issues of Estonian state identity and population policy as they relate to Estonians and non-Estonians.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is heavily on national macroeconomics and international comparisons (OECD, EU, the Baltic States, Finland) to assess Estonia's position. Particular emphasis is placed on how Latvia and Lithuania have either surpassed Estonia in terms of productivity and GDP or are rapidly catching up. Specific local or regional issues are not addressed.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is on national economic and social problems (Estonian productivity, unemployment, immigration). The seriousness of these problems is emphasized through international comparison, highlighting that immigration is several times greater than in Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. OECD data is also used to compare Estonian productivity with other European countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Greece).
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international topics (Ukraine’s EU perspective and its consequences) and an economic comparison of the Baltic states. Particular emphasis is placed on Lithuania’s example in introducing the bank tax and its positive impact on economic growth compared to Estonia.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on the national level, covering the government's tax policy, state scandals, and the political party's nationwide support.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national and international, addressing the future of the Estonian economy and the nation-state. Comparisons are drawn with the Baltic states and Finland within the context of immigration statistics. References are also made to Russian elections and French legislation to substantiate technical solutions. Local or regional topics are not covered.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
A regional focus is lacking; the discussion concentrates on national legislation and international social research data (Europe, Belgium, Germany).
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonia's national tax policy and an international comparison with Lithuania. Lithuania is used as a socio-economically similar example to demonstrate the positive impact of the bank tax on macroeconomic indicators.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonia's abortion rate) and the international level, introducing a comparison involving the arrival of Ukrainian women and their reproductive behavior.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national and international level, addressing Estonia's external migration and demographic issues within a broader context (EU and third-country nationals). There is no regional or local focus.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian citizenship, local government elections, internal security) and the international level (migrants from third countries, Russian special services). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is split between domestic issues (the crisis and need for reform in the Estonian education system) and international matters (the minister's visits to the United Arab Emirates and cooperation with dictatorial regimes). It is emphasized that these foreign visits are costly and unethical at a time when domestic problems require resolution.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security and international relations, particularly regarding Russia, Czechoslovakia, and the East Slavic countries. There is no specific regional or local focus within Estonia.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is entirely on national economic indicators and social policy, such as the average pension and the Consumer Price Index. Regional or local issues are absent.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is purely national, concentrating on nationwide social and health statistics and abortion rates in Estonia.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is mainly domestic (Estonia's electoral system and the work of the parliament) and international (the use of e-voting in other countries). The Narva context is briefly mentioned (through a quote from Katri Raik) to illustrate the issue of lacking ballot secrecy.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national language policy and international comparison (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Moldova, Armenia, Belarus). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of making the public space Estonian-speaking in the cities of Ida-Viru County and Tallinn, where compatriots of foreign origin are concentrated.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national, addressing Estonia’s declining birth rate, migration pressure, and the future of Estonian-language schooling. International topics (such as the threat faced by sexual minorities in other countries) are used only in the context of criticizing domestic policy, specifically to highlight how skewed the government’s priorities are.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily national (the organization of the Estonian education system) and international (Ukraine's post-war future and demography). Within the international context, the example of Latvia and Lithuania in establishing Ukrainian-language schools is highlighted. Specific Estonian schools (Räägu School, VHK, Pühajärve School) are also mentioned.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national and international themes, particularly when comparing Estonia's population and migration policies with those of other European (Latvia, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia) and Asian (Taiwan) countries. Estonia is also discussed as a country with a liberal alcohol policy in the Baltic Sea region.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national public health indicators within an international context (EU, Latvia, Lithuania). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the issues in Ida-Virumaa, linking the lower healthy life years metric for men in that region to foreign origin and insufficient integration, contrasting this with the indicators observed in Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly international, centering on the events in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Estonia's foreign policy responsibilities.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
It focuses on Estonia's national problems but constantly draws comparisons with neighboring countries (Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania) and international organizations (OECD) to highlight the exceptional deterioration of the Estonian situation. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of cross-border trade within the context of price levels in Latvia and Finland.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The focus is clearly on improving democracy at the local level and amending the Local Government Organization Act. The case of Metsküla school is being used as an example of how the option of a popular vote would have helped avoid local confrontation. International examples are utilized as comparative material.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses on the needs of rural areas and small towns, stressing that the necessity for cars is greater and the birth rate is higher in these areas compared to major cities. It criticizes the car tax, arguing that it encourages urbanization and discriminates against rural residents.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is broadly national and at the European Union level, addressing the competitive conditions of Estonian farmers within the EU and national media policy (ERR). Local councils are mentioned in connection with language use and integration, but there is no specific regional emphasis.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national immigration policy and international relations, particularly concerning Ukraine and the other Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania). Emphasis is placed on Estonia's role in assisting Ukraine regarding the issue of individuals liable for mobilization.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level, referring to the spread of HIV and narcotics throughout Estonia, utilizing national statistics dating back to 2001.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national, concentrating on issues related to Estonian higher education, the labor market, and population demographics. International topics (such as foreign students and study mobility) are addressed primarily with Estonian domestic interests in mind, criticizing the use of Estonian taxpayer money to train specialists for other countries. International examples (Zimbabwe, USA) are used to illustrate unfair globalization.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is distinctly national, addressing the scale of mass immigration in Estonia and its impact on the nation. A significant part of the analysis is international and comparative, utilizing data concerning Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Iceland to situate Estonia's situation within the European context.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is broadly national in scope, centering on the situation of the "Estonian worker" as a whole. Specific regions, local projects, or international topics are not mentioned.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly national, centering on the specifics of the Estonian economy, the needs of society, and the position of the Estonian language as a language of science. International comparisons (Latvia, Poland, Hungary) are primarily used to highlight Estonia's poor productivity and to demonstrate the ineffectiveness of the policies.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus, emphasizing the specific needs of rural areas and small towns regarding vehicles, given that cars are more essential there. It warns that the current tax policy encourages urbanization and undermines regional balance.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on national and international issues, covering income tax and the customs control of international postal shipments. There is no reference to specific regional or local interests.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is distinctly national, centered on the upkeep of Tallinn (the Military Cemetery, Tõnismägi) and the organization of Estonian public space. A crucial international dimension is the context of Russia's influence activities and the war in Ukraine.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker mentions their background coming from a "multicultural region" in connection with the topics of education and integration, which provides a foundation of local experience for their viewpoints. The remaining focus is on national policies (healthy life years, immigration) and the international context (Ukrainian refugees).
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Data is scarce.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the Estonian economic recession and crisis) and on international economic history (the US crisis of 1929–1933). There is no local or regional focus.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and small towns, emphasizing the necessity of preserving rural schools. The speaker utilizes demographic data to support the significance of rural regions within the context of population policy and the reorganization of the school network.