By Months: Annely Akkermann

Total Months: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

12.2024

48 Speeches

It emphasizes that social expenditures are increasing by 7.6%, which is higher than the overall growth in spending. It defends the increase in pensions and social benefits, arguing that they help people who are struggling. It acknowledges that some people are doing well and others poorly, but avoids making generalizations about the situation of the average person.
11.2024

61 Speeches

Supports a 7.6% increase in social expenditure, specifically the raising of pensions and the funding of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). Defended gender equality and equal treatment programs, stressing the necessity of changing discriminatory attitudes. Supported increasing benefits for people with disabilities in connection with the introduction of the car tax. Emphasized the importance of transitioning to Estonian-language education.
10.2024

16 Speeches

It emphasizes the plight of pensioners, noting that nearly half live in relative poverty, and this figure affects 80% of those living alone. It supports the indexation of pensions and criticizes the dismantling of the second pension pillar. It mentions the costs associated with receiving and integrating Ukrainians, which turned out to be lower than anticipated. It demonstrates moderate social sensitivity.
09.2024

5 Speeches

Insufficient data.
07.2024

52 Speeches

The speaker primarily focuses on the rights and equal treatment of people with disabilities, advocating for increased benefits and improved access to assistive devices. He emphasizes the critical role of needs-based support and the necessity of a personalized approach within social policy. Issues concerning large families are addressed more through the lens of local authority services.
06.2024

69 Speeches

Expresses concern regarding the situation of large families, but believes that benefits should be personalized and targeted specifically at those who genuinely require assistance. Supports tax concessions for vehicles used by people with disabilities. Emphasizes that while Estonian family benefits are among the highest in the European Union, they still fail to boost the birth rate.
05.2024

22 Speeches

Supports raising teachers' salaries, emphasizing the importance of the education sector. Expresses concern over the sustainability of social expenditures, noting that they constitute almost half of the country's total spending. Mentions benefits for pensioners and people with disabilities in the context of discussing the effects of indexation. Does not take clear positions on other social issues, such as immigration or LGBTQ+ rights.
04.2024

4 Speeches

Supports the expansion of tax benefits in the education sector, allowing the deduction of costs related to hobby education even for students over the age of 18. It demonstrates an understanding of how modern educational trajectories are changing, specifically mentioning exchange students and delayed graduation. Support for Ukraine is a clear social priority.
03.2024

12 Speeches

The speaker addresses educational issues, specifically asking whether boys should be taught differently, given that they are academically lagging behind girls at the primary level. Other social topics, such as immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, or religious matters, are not reflected in the speeches.
02.2024

16 Speeches

It emphasizes the need for a personalized state, where aid is directed specifically to those in need, rather than being distributed through universal benefits. It supports helping large families, people with special needs, and those living in sparsely populated areas, but only for those who genuinely require assistance. It criticizes universal benefits, citing the example of a millionaire who received a 50-euro child allowance.
01.2024

80 Speeches

The discussions did not include any significant positions on social issues such as education, healthcare, or social policy. The only reference was a question regarding the consolidation of educational institutions in Lääneranna municipality, where concern was expressed about efforts to prevent the closure of small schools.