By Plenary Sessions: Ants Frosch
Total Sessions: 50
Fully Profiled: 50
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The necessity of unleashing the "free spirit" once again is emphasized, indicating a need for broader social and intellectual renewal. Specific socio-political topics are absent.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Topics of ethics and morality are addressed within the social sector, but only in the context of the Minister's medical oath and political responsibility.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Insufficient data.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues addressed, the topic of security and surveillance technology is covered, focusing on external threats and intelligence activities that affect the nation's security as a whole.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues indirectly address data security and internal state control, citing threats that stem from an insider attack or a misunderstood official interest. The emphasis is on security and data protection.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient dataset
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues addressed, there is an indirect mention of the question of privacy and constitutional infringement, but the focus is then heavily shifted toward threats to national security and foreign intelligence.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There isn't enough data on social issues.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The central social issue is citizenship and integration, which is widely considered to have failed over the last 30 years. It supports motivating stateless persons to acquire Estonian citizenship by granting them a transition period (a "sunset clause") until the 2029 elections. It emphasizes the importance of learning the Estonian language and transitioning to Estonian-language education to further integration.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue revolves around citizenship and the political rights connected to it. The speaker stresses that power within the country must be exercised by its citizens, prioritizing national responsibility and security, and takes a stand against granting voting rights to non-citizens.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
The primary social question revolves around citizenship and suffrage. The speaker adopts a firm stance that only Estonian citizens should be permitted to vote, deeming the alternative highly risky. He also discusses ethical issues within local municipalities, specifically conflicts of interest (like a school director heading the education committee) and corruption, which he refers to as "food chains."
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social focus is directed toward law enforcement and security in the transport services sector. Support is provided for the active intervention of the Police and Border Guard Board to ensure the legality of service providers' activities and the absence of misuse.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social theme is the promotion of large families and supporting the birth rate, emphasizing the minister's personal role and example in this campaign. This theme is related to demographic values.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The main social theme is the protection of public health and safety, emphasizing the danger to Estonia of storing carcinogenic, radium-containing phosphogypsum. This is a direct concern for the health of the population, tied to a potential industrial project.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
It focuses on the socially sensitive issue of voting rights, distinguishing between the legitimate expectations of both gray passport holders and Estonian citizens. Furthermore, it raises the question of the public influence of high-ranking security officials and the need to establish a potential "cooling-off period," balancing national security with societal impact.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main social issue is religious accommodation and family well-being. The speaker strongly supports granting an extra day off, emphasizing its positive impact on children, families, and believers (both Christians and adherents of indigenous religions). He/She also addresses problems related to religious institutions, offering accommodation for believers as a mitigating measure.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker addresses the issue of balancing security and civil liberties, criticizing uncontrolled surveillance activities that have damaged evidentiary procedures. The theme of historical memory is also important, with criticism directed at the government's failure to commemorate the Estonian men who fell in 1944. Furthermore, the question of asylum for Ukrainian men of mobilization age and the fulfillment of their civic duty is raised.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The primary social issue is citizen safety and protection in a crisis situation, stressing the need for universal and mandatory preparedness. The focus is on guaranteeing security for all Estonian citizens, not just for residents of selected municipalities.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Data is scarce. Social issues, education, security, or civil liberties have not been addressed.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The discussion addresses a social issue concerning the balance between national security and public transparency, highlighting the right of citizens to be informed about the timeline and outcomes of investigations. This topic is framed within the context of legal and oversight procedures.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Instead of social issues, the speaker is focusing on national security, strongly advocating for increased capabilities for intelligence and counter-intelligence agencies. The goal is to ensure the Defence Forces Intelligence Centre is equipped with the necessary instruments to operate effectively in a crisis situation.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main social theme is education and language issues, focusing on safeguarding the educational development of Estonian children. Concern is raised by the integration of non-Estonian-speaking children into primary school classes without sufficient specialized support.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker addresses social issues related to the relationship between the state and churches, emphasizing the need to consider the requests made by the President of the Council of Churches, Bishop Daniel, and Archbishop Urmas Viilma to postpone the decision-making process. He stresses that in this sensitive matter, one must proceed "cautiously and deliberately" and be guided by humanity.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
When discussing social issues, emphasis is placed on how political decisions affect the well-being of the elderly and those living in peripheral regions. Concerns are raised about social unrest resulting from regional disparities and the negative repercussions of the proposed bill.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social sector is only relevant in terms of the technological aspect, specifically referencing the Ministry of Social Affairs' use of facial recognition to prove a person is alive when they claim their pension. This example is presented within the context of technological authentication solutions.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the opposition to highlighting LGBT+ themes (LGBT+ pride) within the main program of the Culture Capital. This issue is contrasted with national values and traditions, which are considered to have been neglected.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is concerned about the quality of Estonian-language education, particularly concerning integration and the high proportion of children of Ukrainian origin in rural schools. They emphasize that the language barrier directly threatens the educational path of Estonian children and Estonian-language education more broadly.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Immigration dominates the discussion of social issues, and it is treated explicitly as a security concern. Concern is expressed over the explosive growth of the Muslim community and the resulting threat of terrorism. There is a demand for a complete halt to mass immigration, which is differentiated from the special status afforded to Ukrainian refugees.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
There is not enough data.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly emphasizes civil liberties and the right to privacy, which is a constitutionally protected right. This issue is being raised in connection with the tactics employed by investigative bodies, which appear to be violating these rights.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is rural education and the availability of related public transportation, which is vitally important for families living in the countryside. It is emphasized that families moved to rural areas during the COVID pandemic, hoping for a better quality of life, but the lack of public transport is causing them significant difficulties.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The social focus is directed towards ensuring security and controlling border crossings, treating this as a security threat. Concern is expressed regarding the mindset and provocations (e.g., at Sinimäed) of people originating from a certain cultural space, while emphasizing the state's capacity to ensure law and order.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker focuses on issues concerning the legal system and the accountability of state officials, which more broadly affect public confidence in governance. Specific traditional social issues (e.g., education, immigration, family policy) are not addressed.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Among social issues, the question of traffic safety is highlighted concerning the use of microcars in rural areas, with the vehicles being called a "relatively dangerous contraption." This links the mobility options available to rural residents to the problem of social equality and safety.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue is the protection of privacy and civil liberties against control by state authorities. The speaker strongly emphasizes the need to prevent the unauthorized interception of private information, prioritizing the security of personal data.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social theme being addressed is cultural memory and historical justice, supporting the removal of monuments associated with the narratives of colonizers or Soviet propaganda. This action is directly linked to national security and countering Russian influence operations.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A moral and ethical framework concerning Ukrainian war refugees is emerging from the broader social issues, raising the question of whether the 7,000 or more men currently residing in Estonia should be fighting on the front line. This subject is intrinsically linked to the emphasis placed on ethical obligation. Furthermore, attention is being drawn to the domestic traffic safety issue on the Tallinn-Pärnu highway, where fatalities occur annually.