By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Aab
Total Sessions: 78
Fully Profiled: 78
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient Data
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Within the social sector, the focus is placed on healthcare, which is viewed as a key prerequisite for economic competitiveness. There is opposition to cutting healthcare expenditures and raising co-payment costs, as this severely damages the health of the labor force and will result in future economic costs reaching billions. In education, support is given to increasing the proportion of vocational education (60% enrollment in vocational schools), following Finland's model, in order to solve the engineer shortage problem.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The politician addresses climate change and associated risks (heatwaves, storm surges) as practical social and environmental problems that require resolution through spatial planning (e.g., maintaining cooling oases in the urban environment). Social issues are examined through the lens of the living environment and development.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The social focus is on economic solidarity and justice, criticizing tax policy where people end up paying more through high value-added tax (VAT) while the tax burden on businesses is simultaneously being reduced.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The social spotlight is currently focused on guaranteeing the salary levels and future financial security of essential public sector employees (teachers, firefighters, police officers). The primary concern being emphasized is that the state budget strategy fails to provide for pay increases for these groups beyond the next year.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The text advocates for robust support for social groups, such as large families and people with disabilities (funded via the taxation of minibusses). It emphasizes the accessibility of education, demanding that warm and healthy school lunches be guaranteed by law, and ensuring resources are secured to fulfill the compulsory education requirement up to the age of 18. Furthermore, it takes an interest in the salary conditions of internal security sector employees (specifically, prison officers).
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It is not possible to draw conclusions about social issues based on the limited data.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Due to the scarcity of data, it is not possible to conduct an adequate analysis of social issues.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Adopts a conservative stance on migration issues, emphasizing the need to maintain strict immigration rules and citing the European experience as a cautionary example. Supports Estonia’s existing consensus-based approach, which has kept migration regulations stringent.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
It focuses on issues concerning the accessibility and quality of education. It supports the principle of equal treatment in education, demanding equal pay for teachers with the same qualifications, regardless of their workplace.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Briefly addresses the issue of access to palliative care, stressing the need for clear legal regulation. Shows interest in social and healthcare sector issues, but more detailed positions remain unclear.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The text primarily addresses the relationship between religious organizations and national security, stressing that the criticism directed at the Moscow Patriarchate does not apply to local Orthodox communities. There is insufficient data available to define positions on other social issues.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Based on the data, it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Highlights concern regarding the situation of people with disabilities and families with children in the context of the car tax. References the position of the Chancellor of Justice, which supported this concern regarding the rights of these groups. The social focus is on protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring their rights are guaranteed when designing the tax system.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes international labor law conventions and the need to protect employees. He criticizes the government's attitude toward trade unions and collective bargaining agreements, providing examples of public sector employers who have started terminating these contracts. His stance is unequivocally focused on safeguarding workers' rights against the stronger position held by employers.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Data is incomplete.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
It primarily addresses issues of education policy, specifically the improvement of vocational education quality and the strengthening of engineering and technology fields. It highlights the Finnish model, where 50% of students attend general upper secondary school (gymnasium) and 50% attend vocational school, demonstrating an openness to structural educational reforms.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Expresses concern regarding the safety of minors in connection with the use of light mopeds, stressing the necessity of age verification. It supports measures designed to prevent minors from operating vehicles for which they lack legal authorization.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Due to the lack of sufficient data, it is impossible to identify specific positions on social issues.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
It focuses on improving the quality of youth work and diversifying services for elderly care. It strongly supports the training of qualified workers and valuing their work, emphasizing the importance of service quality in home care.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses concern regarding the daily struggles people face in making ends meet due to tax increases. They emphasize the importance of housing reconstruction and education (adult education, science), which should not be sacrificed in favor of other priorities.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Emphasizes the social justice aspects of energy policy, noting that high electricity prices disproportionately affect middle and low-income families. It advocates for the implementation of the Green Deal to be socially just. There is insufficient data regarding other social issues.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Based on the data, it is not possible to assess the views on social issues.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Based on the limited data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The text expresses concern for children's welfare, stressing the importance of guaranteeing food safety within childcare services. It clearly differentiates between various types of children's institutions and their respective regulations.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Focuses on social protection issues, particularly the adequacy of subsistence benefits. In the context of national defense, it supports the involvement of citizens through the Defence League, demonstrating support for the role of civil society in ensuring security.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Based on this data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about the standpoints on social issues.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Due to the lack of data, sufficient analysis of social issues cannot be conducted.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The text addresses issues of religious freedom, stressing the necessity of protecting both religious diversity and believers from hate propaganda. It clearly supports the principles of religious freedom, but frames them within the context of security considerations. Furthermore, it demonstrates an understanding of the complex position religious communities face amid foreign influence operations, highlighting the need to safeguard genuine believers from manipulation.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
There is not enough data.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
There is not enough data.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Limited data does not provide sufficient information on social issues.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There isn't enough information based on the data.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Due to the limited amount of data, there is insufficient information.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
No specific information is available—the speaker does not directly address social issues such as education, healthcare, or social benefits. The focus is on economic and defense policy topics.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
It addresses the issue of religious freedom, emphasizing that the state must not punish religious individuals or close churches. It supports the principles of religious freedom but prioritizes security and the fight against terrorism. It expresses the view that people must be protected from hate propaganda while simultaneously preserving religious freedoms.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
It is not possible to draw conclusions about social issues based on the limited data.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
It strongly emphasizes the need to maintain social services, specifically citing the preservation of accessible healthcare and firm opposition to freezing pensions. It advocates for a solidarity-based approach, pointing to the necessity of maintaining tax exemptions for low-income earners. The potential reduction of social benefits is criticized as an unacceptable option.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There isn't enough data on social issues.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
He primarily focused on education policy, placing emphasis on the necessity of valuing vocational training. He criticized the current trend of too many young people attending gymnasium (upper secondary school) and subsequently pursuing humanities degrees in university, at a time when more technical skills are required. He supported the vocational education reform and the development of applied higher education.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Strongly emphasizes the principle of religious freedom in Estonia and the necessity of protecting the rights of believers. It supports the preservation of religious traditions but sets clear boundaries regarding foreign political influence exerted through religion. This demonstrates a balanced approach between the interests of believers and national security.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It strongly emphasizes the protection of religious freedom and the state's obligation to ensure people's liberty to choose their religion. It opposes the incitement of hatred, violence, and discrimination, in accordance with the constitution. It expresses concern regarding the impact of terrorist and hate propaganda on the populace. It supports democratic values and the European value space.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses on access to healthcare as an issue of social justice. It raises concerns that the current system may exacerbate disparities in the utilization of healthcare services.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
It is not possible to draw conclusions about social issues due to insufficient data.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It emphasizes the principles of inclusive education and ensuring equal access regardless of social background, ethnicity, or place of residence. It supports the maintenance of early childhood education and the presence of specialists (music and movement teachers). It recognizes the necessity of guaranteeing social equity in education.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It is impossible to draw conclusions regarding social issues based on limited data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on educational equity, highlighting how varying household incomes affect children's access to educational opportunities. It views education as a vehicle for promoting social justice and health, connecting educational attainment levels with quality of life metrics.