By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The core social issue is fair compensation for cultural workers who hold higher education degrees, and equating their professional status with that of teachers. Education and culture are presented as shared priorities that must be strongly advocated for at the national level.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Among social issues, the mental and physical health of young people is a priority, along with related problems such as vaping, social media, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Addressing these deepening issues requires additional resources and projects.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The primary social issue is the accessibility and quality of special care services, which affects vulnerable population groups. Emphasis is placed on service deficiencies, long waiting lists, and the staff's low wages and heavy workload.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The social focus indirectly addresses population aging and decline in certain regions, which efforts are made to alleviate through economic redistribution. Demographic problems are examined from the perspective of regional policy and financing.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary social issue is education, stressing equal access to secondary education and the need to value the teaching profession. There is a strong stance in favor of protecting teachers' rights and restoring their authority within the school environment, including the right to confiscate a mobile phone or remove a student from the classroom. It is emphasized that we must not normalize a situation where the number of unqualified teachers is increasing.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
No data available
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Insufficient dataset
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
In the social sector, the primary focus is on educational inequality and ensuring children's access to quality education and extracurricular activities—issues that must be addressed together. Furthermore, access issues are being raised concerning people in remote areas seeking mental health services, dental care, and opportunities for community engagement.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The social focus is on educational inequality and its impact on youth. It is stressed that the accessibility of hobby education in every region is a critical measure for keeping young people from falling into bad ways and ensuring social cohesion, referencing the Icelandic model. Furthermore, the social consequences resulting from the expanding concept of the local school are addressed.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The primary social issue is the plight of tens of thousands of people struggling with consumer and payday loans, highlighting concerns over financial inequality and social welfare. This situation is framed as a widespread problem requiring government intervention.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
We address the issue of public trust and ethics, referencing previous scandals related to supporting and donating to volunteer organizations. This highlights the necessity of ensuring the trustworthiness of state institutions.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The topic of assisted suicide is addressed exploratively, seeking the best international examples for consideration in Estonia. Regarding the foreign workforce, emphasis is placed on the need to ensure a national screening process to prevent the entry of individuals who should not be employed here, and to protect the Estonian education system.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary social issue being addressed is educational inequality, which is directly linked to disparities in teachers' salaries and the structure of the school network. The representative advocates for equal and accessible education across all regions of Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of supporting smaller schools and kindergarten teachers. No moral or religious framework is utilized.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the quality and accessibility of education, emphasizing the need to value the teaching profession and expressing concern about the threat facing smaller schools due to the high proportion of unqualified teachers. Another significant issue is the harm caused to people in the digital world, which is not solely financial.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social focus is directed at the accessibility and affordability of early childhood education (specifically, the cost of a kindergarten spot), which is viewed as a matter of regional equity. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on the need for motivated kindergarten teachers and resolving the issue of their compensation.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data. The discussions focus exclusively on procedural and regulatory issues.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary social issue concerns the economic well-being and ability of Estonian people to cope financially. This is presented as a priority area, and the coalition agreement should contain more concrete ideas for its improvement. Data regarding other social issues is unavailable.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
No data available
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Among social issues, the focus is on preserving the education network at the regional level and the transition of the professional qualification system for sports coaches. Strong emphasis is also placed on ensuring justice and accountability, given the widespread public disappointment.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary social issue is the engagement of citizens and addressing their concerns regarding renewable energy development, whether through public forums or written communication. It is stressed that this engagement must be broad-based to ensure processes move forward more smoothly and peacefully.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The primary social concern is public safety and the use of weapon-like items, particularly among young people (referred to as "youth weapon use"). Emphasis is placed on the need for clarity and assurance regarding police activity in public spaces, given that starter pistols are causing fear.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social focus centers on the accessibility of education and regional disparities, which impact the quality of life (kindergarten waiting lists, emergency room wait times). Emphasis is placed on the fact that maintaining vocational schools is critically important for preserving social structures (schools, shops, community centers) in rural areas.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary social issue is the accessibility of education and students' ability to cope financially, emphasizing the impact of socioeconomic factors on young people's studies. The objective is to improve the conditions for support payments so that they better take into account the family's actual situation.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
In the social sector, attention is drawn to the poor accessibility and high cost of recreational physical activity for many young people, which is linked to the socio-economic means of their families. Furthermore, there is a demand for clean, honest, and safe sport, bringing the topic of sports ethics to the forefront.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The main social issues are financial well-being, debt levels, and access to education. The speaker advocates for lifelong learning and expresses concern that changes in education policy might disproportionately affect residents of rural areas.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker adopts a firm position regarding security and citizenship matters, strongly advocating for the revocation of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states. This position underscores the priority of national security and political integrity.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
When addressing social issues, the focus is placed on restricting the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states, framing this restriction as a matter of security and national eligibility. It is stressed that the current constitution permits a controversial situation that requires urgent amendment.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker strongly emphasized the importance of public health and physical activity habits, promoting physical activity from toddlers right through to the elderly. He/She views extracurricular activities as a key factor in improving children's movement habits and combating the excessive use of smart devices. Separate emphasis was placed on the necessity of ensuring that these activities are accessible to all children.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issues are regional environmental justice and improving the inclusion of local residents through legislative processes. The objective is to ensure that public meetings are held physically closer to the residents of the area, thereby increasing their participation.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus of social issues is directed towards the daily challenges faced by residents in rural areas and their access to essential services (schools, medical care, and support services). It is emphasized that the trend of urbanization negatively impacts security, education, health, the environment, culture, and overall well-being. Another significant social topic is the strengthening of the civil defense sector in light of the current wartime situation.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
Social issues are linked to spatial design and the quality of the living environment, emphasizing the need to consider people's well-being, reduce kindergarten waiting lists, and ensure that aspects of health, safety, and biodiversity are addressed during planning. The objective is to create a better living environment throughout Estonia, in both urban and rural areas.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main social theme revolves around sports ethics and ensuring fair play, which now extends beyond anti-doping activities to include actions against manipulation and abuse. There is an emphasis on the need for a clearer legislative framework that obligates athletes and support staff to adhere to ethical rules. The objective is to promote cleaner sport in Estonia that strictly follows ethical standards.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue revolves around civil rights and security, specifically advocating for restricting voting rights for pro-Putin individuals. This stance sharply contrasts with the position held by the Social Democrats, who oppose revoking universal suffrage, while simultaneously stressing the necessity of differentiating between loyal and disloyal residents.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Data is insufficient. Social issues (e.g., education, immigration, civil rights) are not covered.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, the protection and security of personal data are paramount, emphasizing the need to protect citizens against data misuse and the infringement of privacy. Support is given to a legislative amendment that technically eliminates the possibility of making bulk inquiries.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The social focus is on demographic issues, such as population aging and decline, and the migration of working-age individuals to major centers. The primary social objective is to ensure the social vitality of rural areas and prevent the closure of schools, which is linked to seasonal depopulation.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The primary social issue is improving and enhancing the quality of the living environment, which constitutes one of MaRu's core tasks. Spatial planning must take into account demographic shifts, health, safety, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the reform of special care institutions and the successful assumption of guardianship, which directly affects the welfare of vulnerable groups. The speaker emphasizes the smooth and successful implementation of these reforms.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on the well-being of public service employees, emphasizing the necessity of better working conditions, training, and competitive salaries. This is crucial for reducing voluntary turnover, which has already exceeded a critical threshold. It also raises the issue of regional wage disparities within local governments.