By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
In the social sphere, emphasis is placed on food security and the diversity of available goods, both of which are currently threatened by high prices. There is a strong focus on language and immigration policy; demands are being made to establish Estonian as the true state language and to revoke voting rights for Russian citizens. Concern is expressed regarding the growing proportion of the Russian-speaking population, which could potentially lead to demands for Russian to be recognized as a second official state language.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The dominant social theme is mass immigration, which is being treated as a threat to Estonia's ethnic and political stability. The speaker demands the restriction of immigration and the repatriation of Ukrainian conscripts, citing Zelenskyy's positions and a UN decision. The priority has been set as "the survival of the Estonian state and the Estonian nation," alongside concerns regarding internal security due to processes getting out of control.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary social concern is the epidemic spread of drugs and the resulting infectious diseases, highlighting the necessity of maintaining "moral barriers" against drug use. Concern is also raised regarding the impact of the growing number of immigrants on the Estonian healthcare system. There is strong opposition to any relaxation of drug policy, especially concerning cannabis, as it is seen as paving the way for harder drugs.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main social issue is the accessibility of education in rural areas, opposing plans to close schools, which force children to travel tens of kilometers to school. This is closely linked to the problems of transporting children—especially those from large families and young children—to school.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on developing and protecting the Estonian language as a language of science and culture, underscoring its crucial role in the sustainability of the nation-state. Concerns are also raised regarding the declining number of male students, which is attributed to poor economic conditions and pragmatic career choices. Furthermore, the text addresses the social repercussions stemming from the politicization of the justice system (specifically, unequal treatment).
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Social issues are addressed indirectly, using the moral condemnation faced by cultural figures (Anne Veski, Kaia Kanepi, Mustonen) as a comparison to the government's inaction. Direct stances on traditional social issues (e.g., immigration, education) are not presented.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The text focuses on the consequences of immigration policy, specifically linking them to the return of aggressive and intoxicated Russian speakers who are insulting Estonians. It stresses the necessity of protecting the Estonian language and national dignity in daily life. Concern is voiced that these individuals have reappeared due to the government's immigration policy, seemingly under the guise of those receiving international protection.