By Agendas: Anti Haugas

Total Agendas: 30

Fully Profiled: 30

2025-10-09
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (695 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The treatment of social issues is limited to amendments to criminal law and the penal code necessary to ensure compliance with EU requirements. Specific positions regarding broader social issues are not presented.
2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

Insufficient data
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

No data available.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is the balance between citizens' fundamental rights (privacy) and public security. The speaker acknowledges the infringement of rights but emphasizes that it is proportional and essential for preventing serious crimes against the person (such as child abduction) and drug-related crime. The focus is on ensuring security.
2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on balancing work and private life (raising children, studying), highlighting the necessity of supporting mothers with small children and students through flexible work schedules. The focus is on facilitating social inclusion and participation in the labor force.
2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

Social problems are addressed within the context of integration, crime, and the penal system, emphasizing the social and educational role of prisons. Strong criticism is directed at the failure of social democratic integration policies, which has led to the worsening of social problems.
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is the balance between religious freedom and national security, emphasizing that while the law protects the free practice of Orthodoxy, it prohibits allegiance to a foreign organization that justifies war crimes. Furthermore, the legal connection between clerical status and the right to vote is addressed, with a promise to resolve this issue in the future.
2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is resolving the border crossing problem for Estonian citizens who live in Pskov Oblast or Pechory and regularly travel to Estonia for medical appointments. The proponents of the bill (Karilaid) prioritize security, demanding the closure of the border even to these citizens.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The social issue being addressed is religious autonomy and the protection of Russian Orthodox believers from the influence of the spiritual leader of the aggressor state. It is emphasized that Russian Orthodox believers do not have to change their faith, but they have the right to remain Orthodox without submitting to a war criminal. The purpose of the law is to simplify the process for Russian Orthodox congregations to achieve autonomy.
2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (539 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Social issues are addressed within the context of supporting those in need and the most vulnerable groups. The emphasis is placed on the necessity of efficiently directing state funds specifically to those who genuinely require assistance, thereby ensuring significantly greater support compared to universal measures.
2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Social problems are central to the discussion, particularly drug offenses committed by minors, addictive behavior, and mental health disorders, which are cited as the primary causes of repeat offending. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the security of every Estonian person and providing integrated social and health support to reduce the incarceration rate of individuals struggling with addiction.
2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE) – second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient information
2024-11-13
Second Reading of the Bill Amending the Prison Act (506 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Social issues related to public order and safety are addressed, specifically concerning the organization of sobering-up procedures and short-term detention in holding facilities. Emphasis is placed on the procedural clarity of the legal system.
2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary social issue concerns the quality and accessibility of nursing services within social welfare institutions, a matter directly tied to the nursing shortage and the resulting workload. The speaker also raises the issue of working conditions and safety for healthcare professionals.
2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

Regarding social issues, the population's crisis preparedness and national security are paramount. The speaker strongly supports restricting the right to bear arms for citizens of non-allied countries and considers limiting their voting rights in local elections an unresolved issue. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that as many Estonian residents as possible acquire the skills and knowledge required to cope during crises.
2024-06-06
Second reading of the Draft Act Amending the Security Activities Act (413 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

This addresses the aspect of social themes concerning security operations and data protection. Emphasis is placed on the legal precision required for the use and deletion of recordings during criminal or misdemeanor proceedings, taking into account the positions of the Data Protection Inspectorate. The focus is on the legal clarification of the balance between civil rights and security.
2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The main social issue is the protection of minors from pornography, with an emphasis placed on the role of the family and the school in education. The speaker stresses the necessity of discussing "normal relationships between a man and a woman" with children, and differentiating real relationships from what is viewed in videos.
2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The primary social issue being addressed is the sustainability of the social insurance system (pensions) and the related societal trend where personal responsibility for one's future income has decreased. He/She emphasizes the impact of demographic aging on the social system.
2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus on social issues is clearly aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of specialized care services. Particular emphasis is placed on services for people with intellectual disabilities.
2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-05-09
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Police and Border Guard Act (370 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

This addresses a socio-legal topic concerning the content of the oath of office and its conformity with the Constitution, emphasizing fidelity to the Estonian people as the holder of supreme power. The focus is placed on safeguarding legal stability and the constitutional order.
2024-05-08
First Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Security Activities Act (413 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

This addresses issues related to security and law enforcement, specifically focusing on the requirements for retaining video surveillance footage needed for investigating legal offenses, misdemeanors, or criminal acts. A balance has been struck between minimizing the economic burden (general retention period of 1 month) and the mandatory retention of evidentiary material required for legal proceedings (6 months).
2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-03-06
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law Enforcement Act (163 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social focus is on protecting women from intimate partner violence and strengthening the social system at the grassroots level. The speaker supports women's autonomy regarding clothing choices and prefers social intervention over punitive measures, in order to prevent the isolation of women suffering from violence.
2024-02-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data