By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid
Total Sessions: 149
Fully Profiled: 149
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Social issues are central to the focus, particularly the concern over the erosion of traditional family values, the concept of large families, and the national sense of belonging. The speaker calls for the protection of general cultural norms and customs within state-funded institutions.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
In social matters, the protection of civil liberties and privacy against mass surveillance is paramount. The speaker opposes the expansion of police powers (including bans on assembly and the deployment of cameras), emphasizing that increasing security must not lead to the complete erosion of freedom.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary social focus is on increasing the birth rate and valuing the family, demanding the introduction of family education into schools, similar to the national defense curriculum. The speaker criticizes the removal of health insurance coverage for stay-at-home mothers and stresses the necessity of supporting large families.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's primary social concern is protecting citizens' freedom and privacy (the right to the inviolability of private life) from state surveillance. He/She contrasts security and freedom as two ends of a spectrum, warning against total surveillance, which contradicts the principle of data minimization.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Lack of data
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The focus is on a social issue concerning the registration of children in the Population Register in special circumstances, such as home births. The objective is to guarantee citizens' rights and reduce the administrative burden on families.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Internal security issues are addressed, emphasizing concern over the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) staffing shortage, which may deepen with the creation of new positions. A security threat is also raised regarding the filling of the prison with foreign inmates, which would prevent its use for crisis situations.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Among social issues, the protection of freedom of religion (Article 40 of the Constitution) and the protection of personal data (Article 44 of the Constitution) are paramount. He/She opposes methods of total surveillance (the RAB database, a secret network of license plate recognition cameras) and warns against attempts to punish people based on their reading, listening, or viewing preferences, deeming this a form of exercising totalitarian state power.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on public safety and the security of residents in connection with military incidents, noting that the drone crashed only a few hundred meters from the nearest residential buildings. There is no data available concerning other social topics.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No data available.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient Data
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is a strong emphasis on social issues concerning fundamental rights, particularly the right to bodily autonomy. The speaker forcefully criticizes the minister’s actions during the COVID period, which suppressed this right, citing examples such as military personnel and police officers losing their careers. Furthermore, the speaker opposes vaccinating children without parental consent.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
In the social sphere, the speaker focuses on protecting constitutional freedoms and rights, specifically regarding citizens' right to engage in entrepreneurial activity and to form for-profit associations (Article 31 of the Constitution). This emphasizes safeguarding civil liberties against state intervention.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker strongly advocates for the protection of unborn life, opposing state-funded elective abortion, citing the constitutional right to life. They emphasize the inalienable right and duty of parents to raise their children, demanding guarantees that "gender ideology" does not spread in kindergartens and schools.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch advocate for religious freedom and tolerance, criticizing the state for its intolerance and narrow-mindedness regarding the Pühtitsa Convent. He highlights the rhetorical inconsistency of the opposition, noting that they previously emphasized the necessity of tolerance during the normalization of homosexual relations, yet disregard this standard when dealing with religious organizations. He stresses that in a rule-of-law state, organizations that have committed no wrongdoing must not be repressed.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker's primary social concern is the protection of citizens' fundamental rights and privacy against mass state surveillance. He/She strongly emphasizes that the collection and profiling of data belonging to innocent people violates core principles, and places civil liberties above security considerations, especially given the potential for corruption within law enforcement agencies.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to the transfer of foreign prisoners (specifically from Sweden) to Estonia, which is being treated as an issue of national dignity and core values. It is emphasized that Estonia should not become a country where prisoners from other nations are routinely transported.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It focuses heavily on social issues through the lens of freedom of religion and association, protecting these fundamental rights from state interference. He/She emphasizes that the state has no right to force religious associations to sever canonical ties, even using the argument of security.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker heavily emphasizes the theme of national cohesion and identity, noting with concern the drastic drop in Estonians' sense of belonging to society. They directly attribute this decline to government policies, including the redefinition of marriage and an unreliable electoral system, signaling a conservative stance toward social reforms.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The social focus is currently directed at the quality of higher education, especially in the field of law. This criticism centers on its becoming overly technical and the resulting lack of core academic content (logic, legal philosophy). He/She emphasizes that this directly impacts the competence of lawyers and legislators.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the protection of civil liberties and privacy against mass surveillance, stressing the necessity of respecting personal data protection laws. The stance is strongly pro-civil liberties, demanding that data belonging to individuals who have not committed violations must neither be collected nor entered into a database. The question is also being raised regarding the possible secret deployment of a facial recognition camera system.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker opposes gender quotas and gender ideology, stressing that competence, not gender, is crucial for corporate governing bodies. Concern is expressed about the totalitarian expansion of state power, which interferes with personal choices, citing as examples the criminalization of hate speech, the restriction of homeschooling, and mandates regarding what is injected into the body.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Insufficient information.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available. All topics discussed are related to the economy and political procedure.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the availability of public services (education, healthcare, security) in Southeast Estonia as a taxpayer's right. The topic of immigration is also highlighted, noting its highest level in the last 70 years and its impact on the permanent resident population.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
A firm commitment to civil liberties, particularly the principle of religious freedom, emphasizing that this right must not be restricted even during a state of emergency (Constitution § 130). It opposes state intervention in the right of self-governance of religious associations concerning canonical ties, viewing this as an inseparable part of religious freedom.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The social focus is on civil liberties and privacy, opposing the expansion of the surveillance society. It is emphasized that illegal mass data collection runs contrary to the rule of law and constitutional values, as this constitutes blanket recording rather than merely identifying and documenting offenders.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
In social matters, he is a strong advocate for gun rights and the development of gun culture, viewing this as the foundation of national defense. He is extremely critical of "gender ideology," deeming it contrary to reason and nature, and demands that "trans ideology be thrown into the trash." He also raised questions regarding the legality of the social welfare institution (Pihlakodu) and the inaction of the Prosecutor's Office.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data. The restriction of the right to vote in local government council elections is mentioned briefly, but it is set aside as being off-topic.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Social issues are addressed in the context of balancing civil liberties and state control. The speaker criticizes the eagerness to criminalize hate speech, viewing it as an attack on the rule of law. He cites the nationwide camera network as an example; while it is an effective tool for law enforcement agencies, it raises concerns regarding the fundamental right to privacy.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issues are related to the transformation of the living environment beyond recognition and public health. Specific emphasis is placed on the serious adverse health effects of wind farms, which are caused by noise and bisphenol pollution.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the lack of public trust in democratic institutions, which is linked to concerns about the security and transparency of the electoral system. This is framed as a profound problem that calls into question the legitimacy of state authority and the binding power of laws.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main social theme is democratic participation and the right of the people, as the holder of supreme state power, to decide on issues with far-reaching consequences. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of considering the opinions of local communities, alongside the concern that they are simply being steamrolled.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the protection of large families and people with disabilities takes center stage, with emphasis placed on the state's obligation to guarantee them the special care mandated by the constitution. The speaker sharply criticizes the law that imposes disproportionately large financial burdens on these groups, citing as an example the 864-euro annual fee paid for an accessible van.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Focuses on ensuring that large families and people with disabilities receive special protection under the constitution, criticizing the car tax for disregarding their essential needs. A strong defender of religious freedom, opposing state interference in the canonical ties of religious associations and the threat of forced dissolution, citing the infringement upon conscience and the vows of nuns.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The only social issue mentioned is the difficulty of funding teachers' salary increases. This point is used as a contrast to underscore the dubiousness of the state's spending priorities, indicating concern over public sector wage levels and education funding.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Among the social issues addressed are the requirements for gender balance in governing bodies, and the question of distinguishing between biological sex and social gender in the context of law is raised. The objective is to clarify whether identifying as a representative of the opposite sex would allow for the circumvention of quantitative requirements.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issue is the protection of religious freedom and opposition to state interference in the canonical ties of churches, which constitutes an infringement of Article 40 of the Constitution. The speaker stresses that the draft bill undermines the respect of the Russian population toward the Estonian state and impedes integration, thereby creating social tensions. He also references the international policy aimed at eliminating anti-Christian prejudice (Donald Trump).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issue is the fair compensation and treatment of reservists, which is broadly interpreted as the government’s attitude toward the Estonian people. It is emphasized that reservists are the ones who must fight the war, and valuing them is the foundation of national defense.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
It adopts a strongly conservative and family-centric position, criticizing the government's "anti-family initiatives" and the reduction of benefits for large families. It supports holding a referendum to grant constitutional protection to marriage. It also mentions the need to repel foreign influences from Estonian politics, citing the examples of Hungary and Georgia.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is the birth rate and the valuing of motherhood in society, which is treated as the foundation of national policy. Social policy is viewed as closely linked to tax policy.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the protection of civil liberties and the principle of freedom of vaccination is at the forefront, and any violation of these is considered unacceptable. There is particularly strong criticism directed at pressuring children and young people via vaccine passports, especially since they were not considered part of the risk group. The speaker expresses concern over the erosion of public trust in the state and the media.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Not enough data.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is deeply engaged with social and religious issues, opposing the revocation of local government voting rights for non-citizens, arguing that this creates divisions and sends a message of distrust. They defend religious freedom, sharply criticizing the harassment of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Pühtitsa Convent. They emphasize that such actions damage social cohesion and increase security risks.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong emphasis is placed on religious freedom as a core constitutional value, opposing state interference in the canonical bonds of churches. The speaker defends the rights of Estonia's largest monastery and church, labeling the government's actions as an attack on religious freedom and persecution. It is stressed that religious freedom is also a core value for the new administration of the United States.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
A key social issue is religious freedom, the violation of which by the government is viewed as the persecution of Christians. It is stressed that the right to decide on canonical ties is an essential component of religious freedom, and government interference represents a clear departure from the ideal of religious freedom. The protection of the ideals of freedom of speech and democracy is also emphasized.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on the deep demographic crisis and the government's non-existent family policy. Concern is also expressed regarding attacks against the principles of religious freedom and the rule of law, citing this as one of the reasons for the lack of trust.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on the rights and freedoms of social organizations and churches within the framework of the rule of law. It emphasizes that organizations may only be penalized for proven legal violations, not preemptively based on potential danger, thereby protecting civil liberties from the over-regulation stemming from security considerations.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among social issues, there is intense opposition directed at the concept of social gender, stressing biological sex (DNA, chromosomes) as the sole scientific fact. This issue is framed as protecting children from ideological influence in schools.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Social issues are not the main focus of the discussion; the topic of marriage (between a man and a woman) is only briefly mentioned within the context of debating the dissemination of Kremlin talking points, but this does not constitute a substantive socio-political stance.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
No data available
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
No data available.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Socially, emphasis is placed on the public's right to know and receive a comprehensive overview of extensive planning projects, prioritizing transparency and informed debate. The objective is to ensure that people develop a clear understanding of the scope of the planned wind farms.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Social issues are examined from a philosophical perspective, linking the proliferation of laws to the moral decay of society and the absence of internal constraints among people. This points to a concern regarding the moral integrity of society, which requires less external regulation.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
Among the social issues, strong emphasis is placed on the health problems affecting people that arise when construction occurs near wind turbines, citing the hundredfold exceedance of the standardized electric field strength. The speaker criticizes the government for failing to take this health aspect seriously enough.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker is strongly anti-abortion, criticizing state funding for the "killing of more than 3,000 children before they are born." The speaker also opposes gender reassignment surgeries for minors and expresses concern that an international committee might interfere with Estonian laws based on broad rights (health, identity).
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Sociopolitically, the speaker holds conservative, morality-based views, demanding the absolute protection of children from sexual predators, without exception. He/She is a staunch opponent of abortion, calling state-funded abortion "the massive prenatal killing of children" and basing this stance on the constitutional right to life.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
When discussing social issues, the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is often used as an analogy. This involves criticizing the decline in the authority of scientists and the perceived ineffectiveness of mandatory measures (such as mandated shots/vaccination) in curbing the spread of the virus. This ultimately points to a widespread skepticism regarding compulsory measures imposed by governmental and scientific institutions.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is suffrage and its restriction for non-citizens, which is addressed in the context of security and social cohesion. The speaker is fundamentally in favor of citizens having the right to vote but warns against irresponsible steps that could increase social and security risks. It is emphasized that the far-reaching consequences of decisions must be thoroughly analyzed.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker focuses on social issues through the lens of suffrage, specifically opposing the restriction of voting rights in local council elections for Russian citizens residing in Estonia. Furthermore, they defend the Pühtitsa Convent against being labeled an unfounded security threat, thus addressing the balance between religious freedom and security.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Not enough data
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
In social matters, they defend stay-at-home mothers and oppose the removal of their health insurance, linking this stance to Estonia's birth rate issue. They are strongly opposed to funding gender equality and equal treatment programs, labeling this work "ideological propaganda."
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker focuses on defending religious freedom, standing against the government's attempts to compel the Pühtitsa Convent to sever canonical ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. He emphasizes that the state does not have the right to prescribe canonical affiliations for religious associations, citing Article 40 of the Constitution.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong pro-life position, emphasizing the equal protection of the unborn child's right to life and labeling elective abortion as the intentional killing of an innocent human being. It demands a radical change of heart in the state's attitude toward human life and sharply criticizes anti-family policies (cuts to family benefits, withdrawal of health insurance from stay-at-home mothers). It stresses the responsibility of men in sexual relationships and child-rearing, and criticizes a previous legislative amendment that eliminated parental consent requirements for abortions involving minors.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker highlights the demographic situation (the birth rate) as a critical social sustainability issue. He/She criticizes the government for neglecting this topic while excessive attention is being paid to the green transition.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
In the social sphere, the speaker defends religious freedom and constitutional rights, opposing the government's actions against the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. Furthermore, criticism is leveled at the police's unlawful activities (the Lihula monument) and the minister's unethical and dishonest conduct concerning the insult directed at a female colleague.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on protecting the inviolability of private property and the principles of the rule of law against police actions, while simultaneously demanding the condemnation of legal violations. Furthermore, the government’s plan to remove health insurance coverage from stay-at-home mothers is criticized, viewed as an unfair priority when compared to the subsidization of profitable businesses.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The social focus is on protecting the populace from economic injustice and exploitation, emphasizing the state's obligation to guarantee citizens' economic security. The question is whether the state has a duty to protect its people from plunder, which is a socially important objective.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
When it comes to social issues, civil liberties and the protection of free speech are front and center. This involves opposing the criminalization of hate speech, which, in his view, could lead to people being jailed without having caused any actual harm. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on the urgent need to recognize and commemorate the men who defended Estonia in 1944, deeming the government's current actions on this matter utterly shameful.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
In the social sector, the speaker criticizes the 2.3 million euro expenditure allocated under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for promoting gender equality and equal opportunities for minorities. He demands a specific explanation regarding the justification of this expense, referring to the budget's explanatory memorandum as "general waffle."
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The socio-political focus is on protecting traditional family models, where one parent is able to choose to dedicate themselves to the home and children, for example, through homemaking. The speaker strongly opposes the use of legislation for the ideological transformation and coercion of family models.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is intensely focused on child protection, demanding the absolute exclusion of convicted pedophiles from working with children. Concern is also raised regarding privacy rights and the obligation placed on coaches to delve into the private lives of children’s families, which balances the issues of safety and civil liberties.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The central social issue is democracy and public participation in deciding the nation's affairs, demanding a national referendum to resolve fundamental issues. He/She criticizes the lack of transparency and unreliability of the electoral system, stressing that, according to the constitution, the people are the ultimate authority.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Social issues have been addressed within the framework of protecting constitutional fundamental rights and freedoms. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of scrutinizing the constitutionality of draft legislation, particularly those bills that introduce extensive prohibitions, mandates, and obligations. The focus is on preventing the infringement of citizens' fundamental rights caused by subpar lawmaking.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Data is scarce.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of developing a package of measures aimed at increasing the birth rate to address the deep demographic crisis. The question is also being raised regarding the guarantees offered to police officers concerning previous mandatory vaccination requirements, which highlights concerns about the balance between personal freedoms and security.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The focus of social issues centers on historical memory and national reverence, stressing the necessity of honoring the men who defended the Estonian people from Soviet occupation. The speaker contrasts the actions of the state with the citizens' attempts to fulfill the "debt of gratitude" owed to these men.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Not enough data
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Social issues are addressed through moral condemnation, accusing the government of violating the sanctity of marriage, family, and human life. Particular emphasis is placed on opposing the Government of the Republic’s funding of the killing of thousands of children before birth (abortion). These topics serve as a framework to demonstrate the government's lack of values.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
It focuses heavily on civil liberties, criticizing the implementation of the vaccine passport system for children and young people, as well as the restriction of the right to protest. It emphasizes that these restrictions excluded people (including children) from extracurricular activities and events, prioritizing civil liberties over security considerations, especially where scientific justification was lacking.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Focusing on social issues, corruption is emphasized as a deeply rooted problem in Ukraine—one that, in the eyes of the public, is a greater concern than the war itself. This topic is presented as a critical impediment to the country's international integration.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the unfair penalization of large families by the car tax, since they inevitably require larger vehicles. In a broader context, the government's actions are linked to the restriction of private property and fundamental rights, referencing the earlier "vaccine dictatorship" and the desecration of marriage.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
It focuses intensely on protecting minors from pornography, viewing it as a phenomenon extremely detrimental to the moral and social development of children. It considers the protection of children a higher priority than ensuring the maximum inviolability of the privacy of pornography users. It emphasizes that the consumption of pornography is not a human right, and the state can, in principle, prohibit it entirely.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The only social issue addressed is the taxation of pensions, where the speaker advocates for maintaining the income tax exemption on the average pension. This is linked more closely to fiscal policy and the issue of voter confidence.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
In social issues, the dominant theme is opposition to abortion, demanding full constitutional protection for the right to life of unborn children and the cessation of state funding. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the need to establish support structures for women experiencing pregnancy crises, and accountability is demanded for the mistreatment of the elderly that occurred in the nursing home.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Regarding social issues, justified concern over mass immigration and the birth rate is highlighted. These topics are framed within the context of national security and the future, even though they receive less attention than the threat of war.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Central among social issues is the definition of marriage, where the speaker emphasizes the desire to restore the traditional union ("a union between a man and a woman"). This issue directly concerns LGBTQ+ rights and the possibility of reversing their legal status, making it strongly value-driven.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is a strong emphasis on civil rights and freedoms, especially ensuring the principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination. The speaker defends the principle of the presumption of innocence in a situation where banks close accounts without proof of wrongdoing or even an accusation.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker expresses strong opposition to the redefinition of marriage, calling it a desecration and stating that the state marriage certificate has lost all value in his eyes. He also touched upon the balance between convenience and civic duty, criticizing the tendency to prioritize comfort and ease over reliability and trustworthiness.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Not enough data
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Data on social issues is missing. The focus is entirely on legal, security, and foreign policy issues.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the disintegration of democratic social order and political culture, which is measured by the low level of public trust in the honesty of elections. The speaker emphasizes that democracy must be real, not merely declarative.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary social theme is the preservation of Estonian identity, language, and culture, which is treated as the state's constitutional duty. Furthermore, administrative problems within the education system are being addressed, issues that affected thousands of applicants to state secondary schools.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is religious freedom and the offense caused to the feelings of Orthodox believers. The speaker warns that the government's actions and threats (such as closing a monastery) could escalate ethnic tensions and increase the likelihood of a potential national conflict in Estonia. It is emphasized that religious organizations should not be shut down based on potential activities, but rather on proven illegal acts.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
There is insufficient information. The discussions focus on the topics of legislation, procedural costs, and fines.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The central social theme is abortion, which is treated as a violation of the most fundamental human right—the right to life—in relation to unborn children. The speaker demands an end to state funding for elective abortions, arguing that it contradicts the state's obligation to protect the right to life. Furthermore, there is a demand for the launch of educational programs and campaigns aimed at raising awareness among young people.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
The WHO pandemic treaty is addressed within the social sector, but it is discussed primarily from the perspective of transparency, procedure, and national representation (EU vs. Estonia), rather than as direct socio-political substance.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
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2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Social policy is strongly conservative and family-centric, emphasizing the constitutional obligation to show special care toward large families. The speaker fiercely opposes "gender ideology" and its spread in schools, viewing it as damaging to the mental and physical health of children. He/She argues that specific "sexual minority rights" do not exist; rather, there are universal human rights.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker expresses strong moral opposition to same-sex marriage, calling it "a project to pervert the institution of marriage." This topic is presented as a values issue that has irreversibly damaged the political environment, spoiling the atmosphere of the Legal Affairs Committee.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
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2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is a strong defender of traditional marriage (a union between a man and a woman), opposing the legalization of gender-neutral marriage and citing the resistance shown in public opinion polls. He sharply criticizes mass immigration, linking it to the exacerbation of demographic problems caused by the lower birth rate in the East Slavic cultural sphere. He also passionately defends the freedom of speech and assembly against police repression.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the ideals of democracy and the significance of true citizenship, criticizing the state for failing to restore basic democratic rights to the populace (such as popular initiatives and referendums). He warns that a lack of trust in the electoral system will lead to internal fragmentation and anarchy within the country.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is placed on protecting civil liberties and the rule of law against the abuse of state power (specifically the Prosecutor's Office and Kapo, the Internal Security Service), emphasizing that vague penal provisions jeopardize the right of every honest individual to a peaceful life. Particular emphasis is placed on the lack of compensation for reputational damage in cases involving unfounded criminal proceedings.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
It takes a strong defensive stance regarding the traditional family model, criticizing the government for rolling back benefits for large families and for distorting the definition of marriage. It emphasizes the need to boost families' sense of security and create better conditions for increasing the birth rate in Estonia.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
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2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
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2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The socio-political focus centers on demographic processes and supporting large families to ensure the survival of the nation. The ideal of a free society is vigorously defended, pushing back against government attempts to dictate to citizens what they may or may not do (for instance, concerning cars, housing, and freedom of speech). Coercion and pressure applied during the COVID era are particularly criticized.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
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2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue revolves around the accessibility and equality of education in rural areas. It is emphasized that school closures reduce the leisure and extracurricular time available to rural children, violating the principle of equal treatment and placing them in a disadvantaged position.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
On social issues, the speaker's views are strongly conservative: they oppose the redefinition of marriage (which they call the "perversion of marriage") and emphasize the child's natural right to a mother and a father. They particularly intensely defend the position that biological sex is an immutable scientific fact, and they regard the idea of gender transition as irrational and contrary to common sense.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
We address social issues within the context of cross-border crime and law enforcement, specifically regarding the extradition of criminal offenders. The approach taken is strictly legal, focusing on mechanisms designed to ensure security.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker strongly emphasizes the protection of the mental health of children and the population, deeming posters featuring war scenes to be impermissible psychological terror. He/She opposes making distinctions based on nationality, arguing that intimidation is cynical regardless of the population's ethnic background.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the accessibility and quality of education, specifically by examining whether the necessity for students to work compromises their academic attainment. This reflects a concern about the effect of social inequality on educational outcomes.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
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2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Public health and safety have been highlighted among social issues, stressing the need for a serious investigation into potential health hazards. The speaker emphasizes that the government must address the concerns that are causing uncertainty and fear among many people.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker voiced strong opposition to the legalization of same-sex marriage, criticizing both the speed at which it was adopted and the procedural deficiencies involved. Heavy emphasis was placed on the constitutional obligation to ensure the survival of the Estonian nation, language, and culture throughout the ages. Criticism was also leveled at the ineffectiveness of the mechanisms designed to guarantee the status of the Estonian language (specifically, the low rates of fines).
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Regarding social issues, strong emphasis is placed on protecting the freedom of conscience, religion, and thought, all of which are guaranteed by the constitution. The speaker opposes attempts by state authorities to compel individuals to make political declarations of loyalty, prioritizing the balance between religious freedom and security.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
A crucial social issue concerning public health and safety is being raised, requiring an investigation into carcinogenic effects. Emphasis is placed on social responsibility and the moral obligation ("with conscience") to address serious risks that officials and politicians have failed to adequately address.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on protecting citizens' freedoms and autonomy, especially in the context of property rights and bodily integrity (drawing parallels between forced renovation and mandatory vaccination). Emphasis is placed on the economic vulnerability of families with children and pensioners living alone due to mandatory expenditures.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker addresses social issues through the prism of the rule of law and civil liberties, citing unlawful police activity in the case of Jaak Valge and Andres Aule. The emphasis is on preventing the abuse of state power and ensuring accountability, rather than on broader socio-political themes.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker adopts a very strict, morality-based position against abortion, calling it the "liquidation" or "murder" of conceived children and demanding that the government present a plan for increasing the birth rate. He/She criticizes the government for "anti-marriage and anti-family" measures (e.g., distorting the definition of marriage, cutting family benefits). Demographics are framed as an existential issue tied to the survival of the Estonian nation.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue revolves around the freedom of choice in childbirth and the state's duty to treat mothers with dignity, opposing humiliating procedures. She/He strongly defends individual liberties, stressing that legally permissible choices (such as home birth) should not be indirectly penalized or tied to unreasonably complex bureaucracy. She/He also highlights cases where children are legally non-existent because their parents refuse the humiliating requirement of a DNA test.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.