By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Adopts an extremely conservative and moralistic stance on cultural policy, opposing state-funded obscenities and the degradation of the audience. There is a strong focus on internal security, linking it to uncontrolled immigration from East Slavic countries and the rapid growth of the Muslim community. It warns that the uncontrolled influx of migrants threatens Estonian security, citing the situation in the Nordic countries.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Climate goals are treated skeptically and are seen as an excuse the government uses to override local communities and mandate the construction of wind turbines. The climate narrative is often illustrated ironically by referencing ordinary weather (rain, snow) in an effort to reduce its political significance. Data on other social issues is missing.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Immigration policy is being treated as a social issue that the government has unsuccessfully and "recklessly torn apart," claiming that it contradicts a pro-Estonian stance. This indicates strong opposition to the government's current immigration policy.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The disbursement of grants is mentioned as part of operating expenses, which are financed by a loan, but there is no substantive position regarding specific social problems or policies.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the low birth rate in Estonia is briefly mentioned, linking it to criticism of the government's debt policy—the argument being that the debts will be left for someone else, not our children. This is primarily a rhetorical tool used to criticize the government's earlier alarmist pronouncements. Other social matters (education, healthcare, immigration) are not addressed.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
It briefly mentions demographic issues and sharply criticizes a government member (Jürgen Ligi) for insulting women in parliament. This social topic is being used to discredit the Reform Party's moral authority, arguing that they have no right to talk about protecting women.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
In the social sector, the withdrawal of child benefits is facing criticism. The overall social framework highlights the government's lack of both a moral mandate and a mandate granted by voters when making crucial decisions (like tax increases or entering a war).
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker focuses on ensuring national security and creating a sense of security for the Estonian people, which is linked to the government's failures in national defense. Other classic social issues (e.g., education, healthcare, immigration) are not addressed.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Emphasis is placed on the abandonment of the social sector, driven by the minister's personal comfort, and the crisis in healthcare accessibility, particularly in the form of long treatment waiting lists, which violate the sense of fairness. The minister is also strongly criticized for intolerance and an alleged anti-science stance regarding the COVID-19 narrative and the dissemination of misinformation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient Data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The social sectors mentioned focus solely on the Reform Party's failure in the areas of demographics and immigration, though these issues are only part of a wider list of government shortcomings. No specific political stances on social questions are put forward in the speeches.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker strongly emphasizes the protection of civil liberties and privacy, criticizing the PPA’s extensive network of license plate recognition cameras as an "all-seeing evil eye." He supports amending the law on holidays and anniversaries to include the second day of Easter (Easter Monday) and to compensate for national holidays that fall on a weekend, citing Estonia as a "Christian European state."
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The social focus centers on public safety, specifically opposing the importation of dangerous criminals (murderers, rapists, and pedophiles) into Estonia. Furthermore, the government is criticized for its haste in adopting the "law desecrating marriage," which points to a conservative social stance. The impunity regarding the mistreatment of the elderly in care homes is also emphasized.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is the population’s financial survival and poverty, which are a result of government policy. The focus is on people’s financial hardship in paying bills and putting food on the table. Also mentioned are the "incitement of hysteria" and causing people severe stress.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker is vehemently opposed to mass immigration, especially from African and Muslim nations, directly linking it to rising crime rates and the erosion of internal security, citing the importation of "murderers, terrorists, and rapists" into the country as an example. Security is the absolute priority. Opposition is also voiced against expenditures related to LGBT issues.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The primary social issue is public health, stressing the negative impact of wind turbine noise and vibration on human health. The speaker asserts that the government is ignoring scientific studies confirming this danger, prioritizing economic interests over the well-being of the population.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is not enough data.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Insufficient data.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The social focus is on the negative consequences of immigration, including rising crime rates, housing shortages, and longer waiting lists for medical care. Emphasis is placed on the deterioration of the cultural environment and the threat to Estonian-language education, where Estonian children have become a minority in their own schools. The only acceptable form of migration is the return migration of Estonians.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
In the social sector, the speaker strongly defends the freedoms of civil society, religious associations, and NGOs against constitutional infringement. He/She sharply opposes trans ideology and gender quotas, claiming that this systematically harms women's rights and promotes a "parade of freaks" in councils.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
In social issues, the speaker is extremely conservative, strongly opposing LGBTQ+ topics, referring to them as "homo law" and "trans ideology." Emphasis is placed on the need to preserve "normality" and adhere to strict rules regarding gender transition procedures. Gender dysphoria is ironically referred to as a "modern brain disease."
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Social issues are not the focus of the speeches; they are mentioned only as examples of "noise" created by the government (e.g., parental benefits for grandparents, euthanasia), which is intended to distract attention from crucial economic and security problems. Strong opposition is aimed at taxing pensions starting from the very first euro, which is considered an attack on pensioners.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The central social theme is immigration and its impact on the survival of the nation-state, stressing that the influx of foreigners and the emigration of Estonians are both linked to low wages. A strong position is to send the over 10,000 Ukrainian deserters currently residing in Estonia back to fight, rather than sending Estonian men.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social concerns, significant emphasis is placed on the public health and environmental hazards associated with the construction of wind turbines, specifically highlighting the harmful effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) on both humans and animals. Furthermore, the necessity of guaranteeing public rights and ensuring awareness throughout the planning process is also stressed.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The politician is strongly opposed to socialist ideas, particularly concerning healthcare. He advocates for a solidarity-based health insurance model, where the social tax guarantees equal medical care for everyone, and opposes imposing separate charges on wealthier individuals for doctor visits.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social issues addressed include electoral transparency and democratic procedures, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing election monitoring and scrutiny as the foundation of civil liberty and trustworthy state governance.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues are addressed indirectly through economic policy, claiming that tax cuts help people manage their own lives independently. This helps prevent people from being directed into the social assistance queue, emphasizing self-reliance instead of state support.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses on cuts to social welfare, such as the elimination of family benefits and health insurance for mothers staying home with children, and the closure of rural schools. It sharply raises the public health issue concerning the low-frequency sound from wind turbines, accusing the state of abandoning the vulnerable and selectively believing in scientific research.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the implementation of gender quotas in governing bodies and ridicules the expansion of the concept of gender (referencing 20+ genders). They consider dealing with gender categories "utter nonsense" and stress that gender resides "in people's heads," not in their pants.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social theme is citizenship and suffrage, where emphasis is placed on the construction of the nation-state and the requirement for loyalty. The naturalization process is supported as a positive mechanism, one that presupposes the acquisition of language and customs, as well as the expression of loyalty to the state.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
A strong anti-immigration stance, warning of the rapid growth of the Muslim population and violence similar to that seen in Western Europe. It highlights concerns about the Russification of Estonia, driven by the large influx of Russian-speaking Ukrainian war refugees. The focus is on defending the nation-state and criticizing the selection of ministers due to their lack of Estonian national sentiment.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition dominates social policy regarding the current immigration policy, which is viewed as the primary cause of the Russification of Estonia. The hiring of Russian citizens as propagandists in Estonian media outlets (ERR, Delfi), which shape public opinion, is particularly sharply criticized.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The core social issues center on the violation of civil liberties and the harassment of people during COVID restrictions, including dismissals and mandatory vaccination. A moral framework is emphasized, describing these actions as "persecution" and "harassment," and highlighting the alleged serious complications and deaths associated with the vaccines.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Not enough data
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the restriction of voting rights based on citizenship, demanding that this right should belong exclusively to citizens of the Republic of Estonia. The speaker links the question of non-citizens' suffrage to security concerns, referencing the rhetoric of the aggressor state and the voting participation of Russian citizens.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues are presented in the context of political conduct and respect, defending those who champion religious freedom and criticizing the insulting remarks made towards women (by Jürgen Ligi). A strong emphasis is placed on defending the Estonian nation-state, opposing the minister (Svet) who allegedly attacks it. The criticism also extends to the labeling used by the government (e.g., enemies of the state, Kremlin stooges).
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker is strongly conservative on social issues, defending religious freedom and the right of citizens to organize against government interference. The government is criticized for "perverting" marriage, and there is a warning that attacks against the Moscow Patriarchate could spread to other churches (Catholic, Lutheran).
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
Among the social issues raised, the topic of suffrage has been highlighted, with the speaker strongly supporting the position that the right to vote in all elections should belong exclusively to citizens.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The only social issue mentioned is the slashing of parental benefits, presented as an example of the government's skewed priorities. This reduction is sharply contrasted with the allocation of billions of euros to subsidize wind farms.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker expresses strong opposition to the inclusion of transgender topics in school curricula, calling it "extremist ideology" and "garbage." The social issues are framed around protecting the rights of parents who do not consent to their children being taught such content.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main social issue is the economic situation of pensioners and the removal of their income tax exemption, which is considered brazen and unjust. This highlights the social inequality that arises from shifting the tax burden onto the poorer segments of society.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
Absence of data
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Data is scarce.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Data is scarce.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
At the heart of social policy is child protection and the valuing of the family, opposing legislative amendments that allegedly aid pedophiles or destroy the family (e.g., psychiatric treatment of minors without parental knowledge). Concern is expressed regarding the demographic crisis and youth suicides, and criticism is leveled at the allocation of funds for the "gay turn" and the promotion of tolerance.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the protection of civil liberties, criticizing the restriction of free speech through the "hate speech narrative" and the curtailing of gun owners' rights. The social focus is heavily centered on integration, calling into question the loyalty of non-citizens, given that they have neither learned the language nor integrated.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The social issue under discussion is citizenship and suffrage, which is viewed as a matter of national privilege and security. The speaker is strongly opposed to extending voting rights to non-citizens at the constitutional level.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Among the social issues, the question of LGBTQ+ funding was specifically raised. The speaker proposed removing 3 million euros from the budget allocated for LGTBT+QQ support, calling this a "very important ideological proposal."
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Among the social issues, family policy is addressed, noting that the government is moving in a direction diametrically opposed to one that would help promote life in rural areas and support larger families. Furthermore, clarification is demanded regarding freedom of speech and hate speech legislation in light of J. D. Vance's statements.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is abortion, the funding and execution of which face strong moral opposition, with opponents labeling it murder. The text also addresses the topics of poverty and child-rearing, specifically rejecting the eugenic logic that connects financial hardship with the right to destroy life.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is strong opposition to massive immigration from the East, which is viewed as a security threat, alongside a demand to strip third-country nationals of their voting rights. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on safeguarding religious freedom against government interference in the canonical structure of the Orthodox Church. Ligi is also criticized for gender discrimination stemming from his insults directed at female politicians.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker addresses massive immigration from Ukraine as a social issue, viewing it as a demographic threat to Estonia, particularly because the newcomers are largely Russian-speaking. Furthermore, a strong stance is adopted against the insulting of women and misogyny within political discourse.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is strong opposition to mass immigration, which is linked to rising crime rates and prison overcrowding across Western Europe. Emphasis is placed on the security risk associated with bringing prisoners with a terrorism background into Estonia, alongside a warning about social costs that far outweigh any potential economic gain.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is the protection of children and families, sharply opposing cuts to parental benefits, health insurance for stay-at-home parents, and disability compensation. The speaker accuses the government of hostility towards motherhood and children and of destroying Estonian demography. Mention is also made of a draft bill that allegedly removes the ban preventing pedophiles from working with children.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
A strong focus is placed on child protection and maintaining the exceptional handling of pedophilia as a crime type concerning the expungement of criminal records. Emphasis is placed on the priority of security and the necessity of preventing a "clean slate" for repeat offenders, overriding general principles of civil law in these exceptional circumstances.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary social issue is the adequate funding and quality assurance of special care services. The speaker emphasizes concern that the transition of nursing services to the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) will reduce the prices of these already underfunded special care services, thereby jeopardizing the availability of the services.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary social issue is mass immigration, which is framed as a critical threat to the survival and security of the nation-state (a "fifth column"). Particular emphasis is placed on the large volume of immigrants arriving from Slavic countries and the resulting Russification of Estonia. The maneuvering around immigration quotas is viewed as a mere distraction, given that cheap labor is permitted into the country through exceptions.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
This discussion addresses the social issue of road safety, directly attributing the rise in traffic fatalities to cuts in road maintenance funding and the resulting decline in road conditions. Although the speaker recognizes the importance of buckling up and avoiding drunk driving, they emphasize that the core problem lies in the deteriorated state of road maintenance.
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Social issues are being addressed in the context of budget cuts, with opposition voiced against cuts in extracurricular activities and culture. Specific emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the income tax increase and the removal of the exemption on pensioners and the increasing poverty among working people.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The position on social issues is extremely conservative and condemnatory towards transgenderism, which is considered "madness" and a "perverse thing." The speaker stresses that people who wish to change their gender identity are "freaks" and require medical attention ("they should actually be sent to a doctor"), not ideological support. The objective is to prevent them from accessing gender-specific public spaces, such as women's changing rooms.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
In social matters, the speaker expresses strong opposition to "mass immigration" and "the destruction of families with their homo-agenda," accusing the Reform Party of aggressively implementing these policies. These topics are presented as examples of the government's negative political activities.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The main social issue is poverty and making ends meet, which is linked to the economic recession and the inadequacy of the minimum wage. The difficulties faced by the average person when buying food are highlighted ("What is he supposed to eat?"), contrasting this situation with the high salaries received by ministers.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The social focus is aimed at ensuring the economic well-being of the Estonian people and protecting them from excessive taxation and high electricity prices. Social issues are addressed strictly within the context of economic burden.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
In the social sector, concern is highlighted over the restriction of civil liberties, citing the Lihula monument and the issue of COVID-era vaccinations as examples, and labeling government supporters "liberal totalitarians." The speaker criticizes the cutting of social benefits (like parental leave pay and health insurance for stay-at-home mothers) in order to finance corporate subsidies.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Among social issues, strong emphasis is placed on protecting citizens' fundamental constitutional rights (freedom of speech, conscience, and conviction), which are allegedly being violated through the use of KarS § 151¹. Furthermore, an alleged pedophilia case in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) is raised as an example of institutional corruption, a case that is not being resolved due to political considerations.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The main social issues are the birth rate crisis and the protection of family values, criticizing the government's subsidy cuts and its "vile" attitude toward motherhood. Immigration is treated as a security threat, citing the large number of Russian-speaking people with unverified backgrounds who find it easy to acquire real estate. The importance of social benefits (healthcare, extracurricular activities) is emphasized.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a strongly negative position on immigration, arguing that it is unfair to Estonians and accelerates the demise of the nation-state. He stresses that incentivizing immigration through social benefits is a moral issue, as the working population subsidizes this process via a reduction in their own income.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The central social theme is the protection of constitutional rights and freedoms, particularly concerning the inviolability of private property, freedom of opinion, and freedom of assembly, which the government is alleged to have violated. The right to commemorate the defenders of Estonian independence in the 1940s is strongly defended, contrasting with the historical narrative imposed by the government. Concern is briefly mentioned regarding the possible arrival of political prisoners or Muslim terrorists from Great Britain.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The central social theme is national identity, the quality of Estonian-language education, and the preservation of the linguistic environment. The speaker strongly opposes mass immigration (150,000 Slavs/Russians) and the accompanying Russification, which threatens the quality of education for Estonian children. Members of the government are accused of Estophobia and diluting the Estonian people.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The speaker strongly opposes social liberalism and immigration, criticizing the Reform Party's emphasis on the "gay issue" and the "climate issue" as ideological control. Opposition to in-migration is particularly fierce, with the speaker accusing the government of allowing 130,000 Slavs into the country, which is leading to unprecedented Russification.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Not enough data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The most important social issue the speaker emphasizes is poverty, which he considers Estonia's most pressing problem. He argues that the government's policies are making people poorer and places this issue above climate problems.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The only social issue being addressed is the reduction of pensioners' incomes, achieved through an income tax hike and the elimination of benefits. This is framed as an instance of economic injustice and government deceit, rather than being discussed within the context of broader socio-political issues.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
No data available.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, demography and the free movement of labor are at the forefront, both of which are considered vitally important for Estonia ("the be-all and end-all"). The speaker calls for projections regarding changes in the number of Ukrainian citizens in Estonia and asks whether the government intends to request restrictions or transition periods concerning the free movement of labor.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Social topics are discussed within the context of economic well-being and poverty, emphasizing the worsening situation of pensioners and rural residents due to pension cuts and tax hikes. The focus is on economic inequality, rather than classical culture war issues.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The primary social issue revolves around the economic well-being of pensioners and maintaining their income tax exemption—a promise made to voters. Pensioners are viewed as a crucial voting bloc, and the government has caused them genuine financial hardship by breaking its promises.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The economic situation and standard of living of pensioners are currently at the forefront of social issues, as they are widely regarded as victims of the government's policies. There is an emphasis on the real decline in their income, and people are asking how they are supposed to make ends meet under the Reform Party regime.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
A central theme in social policy is the opposition to abortion, which is framed as both a violation of a child's right to life and an activity detrimental to women's health. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of informing women about the irreversible consequences of abortion (depression, infertility, a feeling of emptiness)—consequences that the government allegedly conceals. The speaker positions conservatives as the sole defenders of women's mental and physical well-being, standing in opposition to radical feminists and the culture of death.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Socio-politically, the focus is on mass immigration, which is strongly opposed and viewed as an existential threat. The attitude towards integration is skeptical, driven by fears that teaching the Estonian language will permanently settle immigrants in Estonia and turn Estonians into a minority in their own homeland.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
In the social sector, there is a strong focus on issues of immigration, citizenship, and voting rights, opposing the mass granting of rights to those coming from the East. The connection between security and social alienation is emphasized, viewing these policies as dangerous to the core nature of Estonian society. The topic of the Russian Church is presented only as an example of an ineffective symbolic act.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
When it comes to social issues, the primary focus is strong opposition to uncontrolled immigration from Slavic countries and to Russification. It calls for the disenfranchisement of Slavs in Estonia, and stresses the necessity of providing Estonian language instruction for immigrants.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary social issue is the transition to Estonian-language education and the resulting teacher shortage, along with the general crisis facing the education system. Strong emphasis has been placed on protecting the Estonian language and identity, criticizing the minister's previous stances on the state role of ethnicity and accusing him of building a multicultural Estonia contrary to the preamble of the constitution. The disregard for the concerns of students and parents is also being highlighted.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The main social issue is the economic security and well-being of pensioners, which is being discussed in the context of the government's broken promises regarding income tax exemption and pension increases. This entire matter is being framed as the government cheating the voters.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
In social issues, the speaker is strongly conservative, opposing same-sex marriage and accusing the government of hostility toward the family. The need to reduce abortions to solve the demographic crisis is strongly emphasized, claiming that this could increase the number of births by up to one third. Opposing viewpoints are branded as a "manifesto of the culture of death."
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It focuses on the protection of social freedoms, opposing ideological restrictions on driving, flying, and eating meat—measures deemed part of "green terror." It strongly resists the proposed hate speech law, viewing it as a mechanism intended to strip away freedom of speech and prevent any challenge to the official ideology.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. Although the inability of the digital government to organize entrance exams for children and the data loss at Apotheka are mentioned, these examples are rather a criticism of the digital government's inefficiency, not an expression of socio-political viewpoints.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Lack of data
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The candidate's work on the social committee is mentioned, but specific positions on social issues are not presented.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses the issue of bias and the political weaponization of the legal system. They also discuss social problems concerning Ukrainian war refugees, criticizing the threat of their Russification and expressing concern about the impact this has on the sustainability of the Estonian population, while demanding Ukrainian-language education.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues are central to the platform, emphasizing the protection of the traditional family (mother, father, children) and opposing the redefinition of marriage to include same-sex couples, labeling it as "the destruction of marital normalcy" and "perverse." Immigration is viewed as a critical threat that will lead to the "Russification of Estonia." There is also sharp criticism directed at the systemic abuse of power by law enforcement agencies and the violation of fundamental human rights (e.g., illegal fines imposed on protesters).
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
When addressing social issues, the speaker focuses on the fundamental principles of democracy and the verifiability of elections, which is a matter of societal trust and justice. The need to return to genuine democracy is emphasized.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
In the realm of social issues, emphasis is placed on the reliability and legality of the justice system, particularly concerning illegal surveillance activities and the collection of evidence. This touches upon the balance between civil liberties and state power, demanding greater assurance regarding the ethical conduct of state institutions.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The main social issues involve combating poverty and social inequality, with a specific focus on large families and seniors who face high medication costs. Furthermore, the speaker raises the issue of the negative consequences of COVID-19 vaccines and excess mortality, demanding accountability and aid for those who have suffered.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The field of education is indirectly addressed through the example of the closure of Metsküla school, which is presented as a consequence of a lack of legitimacy. The primary social focus is on democratic processes and the protection of the will of the people against the political elite.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is extremely critical of the government's family policy, accusing it of causing low birth rates and the extinction of families. He strongly opposes immigration, especially among Russian-speaking and Slavic people, and warns against Estonians becoming a minority. Furthermore, he criticizes the legal establishment of "perverse ideologies."
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Social issues are tied to the defense of personal freedom and lifestyle, opposing government attempts to restrict consumption (meat, cars, housing, travel) under the pretext of climate hysteria. It is emphasized that Estonians will finally rise up against this.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker’s primary social priority is the defense of the nation-state and restricting suffrage for all third-country nationals, aiming to prevent representatives of hostile ideologies from gaining power in local government units (LGUs). He stresses the necessity of a strict immigration policy and sets the goal of assimilation, rather than mere integration, for immigrants, warning specifically against a Sweden-like scenario.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The position on social issues is staunchly conservative: they vow to annul the Cohabitation Act and reverse the perversion of marriage. The speaker is vehemently opposed to biological males participating in women's sports, calling it abnormal. They also criticize social engineering, specifically pointing to gender-neutral traffic signs.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main social topic is the transition to Estonian-language education, a move that is strongly supported but criticized for its potentially poor execution. Concern centers on the risk that children might end up in a mixed-language environment, which would hinder integration. The issue is framed through the concepts of national normalcy and value-based policy.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
A strong focus is placed on immigration and internal security, emphasizing the need to restrict entry from high-risk countries (Russia, Belarus), given that security agencies are unable to vet them properly. The speaker criticizes the risks associated with dual citizenship (specifically with Russia) and condemns the government’s information operations, which are causing stress and fear among its own population, including children and Ukrainian refugees.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Social issues are linked to economic well-being and the opposition to the green transition, which is viewed as the deliberate reduction of people's wealth and consumption (cars, travel, living conditions). The green transition is seen as a policy of purposeful impoverishment ("Live poorer!").
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker directly links the opposition to insect foods with broader social and moral issues, criticizing an ideological program that seeks to turn "abnormality into normality." According to the speaker, this program also encompasses "homo-stuff" and other similar phenomena, emphasizing the defense of traditional values.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The text focuses on the moral dimension of corruption and questions regarding the sense of justice, particularly in connection with the Slava Ukraini scandal and Eesti 200's refusal to provide a moral assessment. It negatively mentions the previous elimination of income tax benefits related to children and spouses, and briefly refers to the coalition's actions in passing the bill concerning the "desecration of marriage."
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
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2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social focus is aimed at economic injustice and poverty, highlighting the plight of single pensioners and young families who are directly threatened by government financial burdens (such as renovation costs and the car tax). It stresses that 90,000 single pensioners are forced to go hungry before their pension day.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, the question of protecting privacy and correspondence in relation to customs control stands out, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse by the state. This is broadly connected to the balance between state control and civil liberties, highlighting the Soviet era as a negative example.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary social issue revolves around national dignity and historical memory, specifically demanding the removal of the symbol of Soviet chauvinism from the public sphere. The actions of the "dialogue police" regarding the treatment of those without a COVID pass are also mentioned, referencing previous inconsistent law enforcement. Emphasis is also placed on the violation of the sanctity of the graves of Estonian servicemen at the military cemetery.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker strongly opposes mass immigration, arguing that over 100,000 immigrants have led to record levels of Russification and created a fifth column. He/She criticizes marriage equality, labeling it the perversion of marriage, and negatively links it to record-low birth rates and a decline in the sense of public security.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on parental rights and state control over birth registration, contrasting the liberal slogan "my body, my choice" with the threat of state punishment. It criticizes the use of the "gender card" in political debate and opposes the state’s attempts to claim children as its own.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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