By Plenary Sessions: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Total Sessions: 81
Fully Profiled: 81
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Among the social issues discussed are the stability of healthcare financing and the management of the Health Insurance Fund's budget. This topic is presented within the framework of financial management rather than social justice.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The issue of healthcare financing is addressed, but strictly from a budget and finance perspective. No specific socio-political viewpoints have been presented.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The main social issue revolves around the accessibility and quality of healthcare services, particularly given the long waiting lists for specialist care and the shortage of general practitioners (GPs). Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that people with health concerns do not suffer discomfort for several years before finally being able to see a doctor.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
In the social sphere, the main priorities are healthcare accessibility and funding, with concerns raised about the shortage of doctors and the inability of family physicians to refer patients for necessary tests due to financial constraints. Support is also given to improving opportunities for young people in the labor market, citing the speaker's own son's situation as an example.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is heavily placed on youth welfare, urgently calling for the restoration and increase of funding for extracurricular activities to 14.25 million euros annually. This necessity stems from rising prices, which have diminished the ability of local municipalities to fully cover the costs of these activities.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on social and human rights issues, emphasizing the need to ensure the fundamental rights and protection of individuals waiting for extended periods at the Narva border. This topic directly links border management to the welfare and rights of citizens.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The main social issue is ensuring road safety and the tragic accident statistics associated with it, which are directly linked to inadequate infrastructure. Furthermore, the social impact of government inaction is emphasized, manifesting as a loss of trust among local residents.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary social issue is the employment situation in Ida-Viru County and guaranteeing the region's social stability, a matter directly tied to the future of the oil shale sector. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating new skilled jobs for engineers and specialists through innovation.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the quality of education and children's right to receive a proper education, which is jeopardized due to the non-compliance with teachers' qualification requirements (pedagogical education, language requirements).
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, the most acutely emphasized concern is the protection of low-income and elderly individuals, who face the threat of a financial burden resulting from rising electricity prices. Social justice and the protection of consumer interests are central to the arguments against the proposed bill.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The primary social concerns revolve around the accessibility and quality of healthcare services, particularly primary care. There is an emphasis on protecting the employment and salary stability of medical professionals (doctors and nurses), as the reduction in the volume of Health Insurance Fund contracts poses a direct threat to their payroll starting in 2027.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The social problems discussed include the high unemployment rate in Ida-Viru County and the dramatic increase in heating costs, both of which are directly linked to the decline of the oil shale sector. The focus is placed on socio-economic security and controlling the cost of living, connecting these issues directly to choices made in energy policy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The social focus is directed toward ensuring social stability and employment in Ida-Viru County, requiring a just transition. Warnings have been issued regarding a social crisis that would accompany the ill-considered closure of the oil shale sector.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The social focus is directed toward ensuring internal security and maintaining law and order, emphasizing the need to reduce the number of registered violent crimes and drug offenses. It is important to incentivize Estonian-speaking and nationally minded specialists with higher education to join the police force in order to meet society’s expectations.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There isn't enough data.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Social topics covered include healthy eating and its link to food accessibility. Politicians are investigating whether lower prices would enable people to purchase more healthy food, thereby linking economic policy directly to public health outcomes.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issues are integration, Estonian-language education, and civil rights. The speaker is strongly opposed to restricting the voting rights of 150,000 people, viewing it as humiliating and second-class treatment. Criticism is also directed at the transition to Estonian-language instruction when schools are unprepared, and the removal of rights (including the right to bear arms and the right to pray) is mentioned.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the humanitarian problems that arise from the severing of family ties when the border is closed. The opportunity for Russians who do not support Putin’s policies to flee to Estonia or elsewhere in Europe is also defended. The speaker opposes steps that escalate tensions in Ida-Virumaa, such as campaigns against the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The primary social issue is education and the implementation of language policy, emphasizing the need to protect the stability of teachers' work environment and prevent stress caused by constant oversight. The speaker opposes methods that could lead to teachers leaving and feeling redundant.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social theme is equality, civil rights, and integration, opposing the restriction of voting rights based on ethnicity or citizenship. The speaker emphasizes that suffrage fosters a sense of citizenship and helps people better integrate into Estonian society. He/She warns against the development of marginalization and apathy.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social theme revolves around religious freedom and the protection of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in the context of national security. The speaker stresses the law-abiding behavior of the church's members and dismisses claims that they pose a threat to the state, prioritizing the harmony between Orthodox canons and Estonian legislation.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the vulnerability and difficulties faced by the elderly, which arise when the accessibility of services deteriorates (specifically, the closure of the Narva office and the necessity of traveling to Jõhvi). This directly links economic policy with matters of social justice and accessibility.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on public order and safety issues related to dangerous dogs and ensuring the safety of the officials carrying out oversight. The social topic is framed as a problem of practical law implementation and resources.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue being addressed is the substantial improvement of healthcare quality achieved through infrastructure investments. The Tallinn Hospital project is viewed as a direct instrument for enhancing social well-being.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The only social issue highlighted is income inequality and supporting low-income individuals by lowering food prices. Other social issues are absent.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The discussion addresses a social problem concerning the complexity of renouncing Russian citizenship and acquiring Estonian citizenship, requiring a quicker solution to assist integrated individuals. The activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia are also touched upon in the context of security.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is the availability of long-term care for the elderly and the necessary infrastructure (care homes). The speaker stresses the growing demand for this service and the resulting long waiting lists, which necessitate a rapid solution through the construction of new facilities.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. Social issues (education, immigration, civil liberties) are not addressed; the focus is entirely on security.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issues concern the accessibility of specialized medical care and the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly young children, from new consultation fees. Furthermore, the importance of high levels of education and qualifications within the civil service is stressed to ensure the proper execution of tasks.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The quality of the internet connection is addressed as an issue concerning both quality of life and public service. Traditional social topics are absent.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main social issues are family policy, improving the birth rate, and the quality of children's nutrition. The speaker stresses the importance of social measures in securing Estonia's demographic future and protecting children's health through national standards.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The primary social issue is poverty and guaranteeing a basic livelihood, especially for single-person households and families who rely on social assistance. Emphasis is placed on the role of social insurance and subsistence benefits in protecting the population.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The primary social concern is the overall well-being of Estonia's residents and the impact of legislation on their everyday lives ("the lives of ordinary citizens"). Other specific social topics (such as education, security, or identity politics) are not covered.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The social focus is centered on guaranteeing the freedom of movement and welfare of citizens and residents (those with residence permits) when they cross the border. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of resolving the situation where people, particularly bus passengers, are forced to remain in Narva overnight without having access to accommodation. This underscores the social responsibility owed to those individuals who are directly impacted by government decisions.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The social focus centers on the addition of vacation days and the regulation of working hours, issues which have primarily been addressed in the context of their economic impact. Broader social topics are not addressed in the speeches.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It focuses on a social issue, namely the quality of education and the standards for teaching children. The importance of pedagogical training is emphasized in ensuring high-quality education.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Socially and politically, the focus is on supporting vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities and large families, though the government ignored the amendments proposed for them. Raising the excise duty on tobacco and alcohol is considered acceptable because it is linked to free choice, in contrast to the necessity of owning a car.
2024-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
It focuses on education policy, emphasizing teacher qualifications (language requirements) and the management of education system resources. The issue directly concerns a critical service within the social sector and ensuring its provision.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The data is insufficient. Although the speaker implies that things might not be working smoothly in Estonia, it is not specified which social problems are being referred to.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue revolves around the accessibility and volume of healthcare services, especially following the COVID crisis, which saw a significant surge in demand. The speaker strongly advocates for maintaining the provision of these services at least at their current level, if not increasing them, prioritizing public health above any potential budget cuts.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
When addressing social issues, the focus is placed on supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population. This includes criticizing the government's decisions to cut benefits for multi-child families and to tax the average pension of retirees. It is stressed that new taxes (such as the car tax) will specifically undermine the financial stability of low-income families. Furthermore, the inconsistency between implementing a sugar tax and simultaneously eliminating funding for the Estonian School Sports Association is also being highlighted.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main social issue is the accessibility and quality of specialized medical care, particularly for chronic patients whose treatment was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis, leading to the progression of their illness. Also emphasized are the problems related to the workload and compensation of medical staff.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main social issue is youth extracurricular and sports activities. The speaker believes that the correct step for improving children's health is to channel funds into extracurricular education and sports clubs, rather than implementing a sugar tax. It is emphasized that raising the fees for these activities is the wrong decision for parents.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
In the social sphere, the focus is placed on the security and salary levels of police officers, rescue workers, and teachers. The speaker considers their low pay a national disgrace and stresses the need to significantly raise their wages to ensure their safety. This emphasis prioritizes the well-being of employees providing vital public sector services.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on a social issue concerning children's well-being and the quality of nutrition provided in municipal kindergartens and nurseries. The concern relates specifically to how setting a daily cost limit for children's food expenses impacts the substance of the service provided.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary social issue is economic justice and inequality, stemming from the banking sector’s excessive profits at a time when a large segment of society is struggling financially. It is stressed that numerous societal groups are confronting financial hardship, which necessitates state intervention.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main social issue is the transition to Estonian-language instruction and the ensuring of teacher qualifications associated with it. The speaker expresses concern over the failure of the reform and demands legal clarity regarding teachers continuing their work without the required language proficiency.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
A significant social issue is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and the support of recreational sports in schools. The speaker also addresses the sensitive topic concerning the position of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding of its local members.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The social focus is directed towards the impact of the legal system on the well-being and financial stability of ordinary citizens. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of ensuring that individuals have the means to manage substantial fines, citing social justice in the enforcement of penalties.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The main social issue is integration and civil rights, particularly the right of permanent residents of other nationalities to vote in local elections. The speaker emphasizes that loyalty to the state is not tied to citizenship and defends the rights of those people who were born and raised in Estonia and who are being prevented from renouncing their citizenship.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The social focus is on the issues of poverty and income inequality, particularly concerning the circumstances of elderly individuals living alone and families with children. The text criticizes the reduction of benefits for large families and the cancellation of tax breaks for spouses and children, arguing that these actions deepen poverty. It demands that the state stop taking the last pennies from pensioners and the poor.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is education and the support of educators, particularly the promotion of Estonian language instruction in Ida-Viru County. Emphasis is placed on teachers' right to timely salary payments, which is a matter of social justice.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main social topic is the voting rights of third-country citizens (Russian and Belarusian citizens) in local elections. The speaker opposes the revocation of these voting rights, emphasizing legal stability and the necessity of amending the constitution.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is education and the well-being of teachers, particularly ensuring the teaching of the Estonian language in Ida-Virumaa. The speaker defends the interests of educators and demands accountability from the state in delivering the promised social benefits.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The primary social issue is public health and the growing prevalence of obesity among adults and children. The proposed solution emphasizes promoting recreational physical activity and establishing modern sports infrastructure, while simultaneously criticizing the cuts made to school sports funding.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is public health, highlighting concerns over the high number of overweight children and adolescents in Estonia. The severity of the issue is underscored, with it being referred to as a "very serious problem."
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue is animal welfare and the responsible ownership of pets, which is being regulated through a register. The focus is on the register's broad scope and its impact on pet owners.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the lack of security for families and women’s fear of becoming pregnant, which is directly tied to financial stability and the high cost of living. Social problems are generally addressed as negative consequences stemming from economic policy.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the focus is on education and the rights of children with special needs to receive partial instruction in Russian in kindergartens and early primary grades. The speaker strongly advocates for guaranteeing these specific learning opportunities, which are legally permissible.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Data is scarce.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus of social issues centers on the ability of the vulnerable population (pensioners, large families) to cope and survive financially given the high utility costs. It is stressed that many families are facing the difficult choice of whether to pay their bills or purchase essential necessities.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
This addresses the social issue concerning the accessibility of education funding, focusing specifically on the requirements for obtaining student loans for citizens of Estonia and other European Union member states. Emphasis is placed on the precise definition of equal treatment and rights.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker emphasizes social justice by defending the right of children, the elderly, and people with disabilities to free public transport. Another crucial social issue is increasing funding for integration activities to strengthen the active participation of people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in community life.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary social issue is the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, which is directly linked to the excessive workload and burnout experienced by doctors. The necessity of ensuring decent working conditions for physicians is emphasized to prevent a negative impact on the quality of services.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on education policy and research activities, emphasizing the role of universities in ensuring social and regional development. Data regarding other social topics is unavailable.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The key social issues concern the practical implications of the transition to Estonian-language education in hobby schools and the safety of the population during a crisis. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure the availability of hobby education and to address the issues surrounding the language skills and age of coaches. Furthermore, the impact of national defense measures on the daily lives of local residents is also a crucial topic.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Education has been highlighted as a critical social issue, emphasizing concerns regarding the teaching and engagement of children due to the shortage of teachers. Another social topic is the national energy strategy and the development of renewable energy sources.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary social issue is economic well-being, highlighting the direct negative impact of volatile electricity prices and unemployment on families' daily livelihoods. Social problems are addressed through an economic lens.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary social issue concerns utilizing the educational potential of Ukrainian war refugees and integrating them into the Estonian labor market, particularly within the teaching profession. To this end, the development of a specialized language training program is being proposed. Furthermore, the social impact of the regional education network is also being addressed.