By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik
Total Sessions: 97
Fully Profiled: 97
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker addresses a social problem stemming from high inflation and rising prices, referencing the existence of widespread public understanding and a petition. He/She emphasizes that these economic difficulties affect hundreds of thousands of people.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
No data available
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
In the social sector, the priority is helping the most vulnerable, requiring a significant increase in the thresholds for special welfare services and subsistence benefits. The necessity of improving the accessibility of healthcare services is emphasized, and the prioritization of commercial interests in the medical field over patients' needs is criticized. Concern is expressed regarding the deepening demographic crisis and the shrinking budget allocated to family policy.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary social issue is specialized care, the critical underfunding of which, and its consequences (long waiting lists, low wages, difficult work), are strongly emphasized. This issue is presented as the main example of the failure of government priorities.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary social concern revolves around children's welfare and social equality, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring healthy and nutritious school meals for all children uniformly. The speaker takes a stand against the situation where children have unequal access to the service and these disparities widen over time.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
He addressed the impact of inflation and tax policy, criticizing the government's priorities. He supported providing aid to low-income earners and ensuring a fairer distribution of the tax burden.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The subject raised questions regarding regional policy, stressing the necessity of concrete measures to reduce regional disparity and support rural populations.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
He/She posed questions to the Prime Minister regarding the Business Council, criticizing its narrow composition and calling for the assurance of broader representation, specifically by including employee representation organizations.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
He/She introduced a draft bill aimed at standardizing family benefits, emphasizing the equal value of all children and the necessity of supporting families within the context of the demographic crisis. He/She also called for cross-party cooperation on family policy issues.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Initiates a bill to standardize family benefits, emphasizing the equal worth of all children. Criticizes the current system for treating children unequally.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Asks about the care reform and its impact on the elderly. Supports the reform, but emphasizes the need to ensure the quality and safety of the services.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Participates in the debate on the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Social Affairs, supporting evidence-based medicine. He/She criticizes the proliferation of quackery and demands increased funding for healthcare.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
They criticized the government's failure to act during the healthcare funding crisis and posed specific questions regarding the minister's accountability. They emphasized the urgent need for swift decisions to guarantee access to healthcare services.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Submits several inquiries on topics within the social sector, including the Pihlakodu case and Tallinn Hospital. The focus is on protecting the most vulnerable members of society and ensuring the availability of healthcare.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly emphasizes social equality and support for the vulnerable, advocating for raising the subsistence level to 250 euros and abolishing kindergarten fees in all municipalities. They criticize the government for supporting the wealthy rather than those in need (referencing tax benefits aimed at the top 20% of high earners). The speaker stresses the importance of addressing the demographic crisis and family benefits, linking economic well-being directly to national security.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
There is not enough data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speeches do not directly address classical social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, or immigration. The only topic with a social dimension is the Pihlakodu case, which the speaker describes as a "sensitive" issue where the government has been "terribly lacking in empathy." There is insufficient data regarding other social topics.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expressed strong concern regarding workers' rights and social protection, emphasizing that casual employment contracts discriminate against minors and undermine workers' sense of security. He criticized the government for its disdainful treatment of trade unions and highlighted that over 20 trade unions and umbrella organizations, including the Doctors' Union and the Education Workers' Union, oppose the draft bill. The speaker clearly champions the interests of the workers and considers it unfair that low-wage earners pay proportionally more taxes than the wealthy.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker expresses strong concern regarding the government's decision to begin importing prisoners from other countries, labeling it a "clearly reputation-damaging area" and stressing that this is a "relatively risky, sensitive issue" for the Estonian brand. In the context of immigration, the speaker criticizes the decision to house "murderers and rapists from other countries" while Estonia is simultaneously facing a labor shortage. The speaker also raises the issue of unequal income distribution, questioning how effectively Estonia has ensured a fair distribution of income within society.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speeches primarily focus on public order and law enforcement issues, particularly the subject of light personal mobility devices and the complex issue surrounding the powers of the municipal police. The stance is clearly supportive of granting local governments greater responsibility and authority in maintaining public order, stressing the necessity of establishing the required legal framework for this.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker primarily focuses on social justice issues, stressing the need to support the underprivileged. They are actively demanding that the subsistence level be raised due to inflation, citing the 2022 precedent when the limit was increased from 150 euros to 200 euros. Furthermore, they express concern over the situation of society’s most vulnerable members and criticize the government’s slow action within the social sphere.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker places a strong emphasis on issues of social justice, stressing the need to protect low-income individuals from the VAT increase. They support a progressive income tax as a fairer alternative and sharply criticize policies that disproportionately impact poorer citizens. They also highlight the necessity for a more equitable distribution of the tax burden between businesses and working people.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Insufficient data
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is educational equality and the equal treatment of children. The speaker emphasizes that social justice demands equal access to quality education, regardless of background or place of residence.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports gender equality and increasing female representation in leadership roles, sharply criticizing the male dominance (a 15:3 ratio) within the EKRE and Isamaa factions. They emphasize that balanced gender representation leads to a "higher quality discussion and a more diverse debate." The speaker asserts that conservative forces are impeding women's progress and that their understanding of an equal society is "stuck in the past."
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
They vigorously supported the advancement of gender equality, criticizing the male dominance within the EKRE and Isamaa parliamentary groups. They stressed that gender balance must be promoted throughout society.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Focuses on issues of social care and special welfare services, addressing both the positive outcomes of the care reform and the ongoing challenges. It emphasizes the need to ensure quality and safe care, particularly following the Pihlakodu incident. It also addresses issues of firearms policy, expressing concern over the potential risks associated with the wider availability of weapons.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It widely covers various social issues, including the safety of care homes, labor law questions, and regional policy. It expresses strong concern over the Pihlakodu case, emphasizing the need to protect the most vulnerable members of society. It criticizes the government's approach to the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and the deficiencies in regional policy.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses on issues of cybersecurity and data protection, addressing the operational continuity of critical services. It does not directly cover traditional social topics, but rather concentrates on the technical aspects and risk mitigation within the digital environment.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The text addresses issues of cultural policy, stressing the importance of making the cultural sphere accessible to all segments of society. It raises concerns that the government's tax policy risks making culture increasingly elitist, thereby diminishing universal access. Furthermore, it links cultural policy directly to the wider issue of social justice.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on issues of tax policy, advocating for a reduction in VAT on groceries as a measure to support low-income earners. It criticizes the current tax system for favoring the affluent and stresses the necessity of implementing a progressive income tax. Tax policy is directly linked to social consequences and societal stratification.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of protecting vulnerable groups (people with reduced capacity for work, the elderly, students). They support the positions held by the Chamber of Disabled Persons, which demonstrates their commitment to issues of social protection and equality.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
This addresses the issues surrounding the car tax, emphasizing the necessity of protecting vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and large families. It criticizes the current system as unfair, noting that some individuals pay disproportionately high taxes for vehicles that are essential for their daily lives. It supports reforming the tax system toward a fairer structure.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on issues of labor law and employment relations, criticizing the government's proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act. It emphasizes that occasional employment contracts reduce workers' job security and social guarantees. Strong opposition is voiced against the government implementing significant changes without reaching an agreement with the labor market partners.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
This addresses the issues of gender balance within the governing bodies of listed companies, criticizing the government's inconsistent approach. It emphasizes that the government demands gender balance from companies yet fails to achieve it itself. Concern is expressed that such debates often devolve into demagoguery and fail to substantively tackle the core questions of equality.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It focuses primarily on issues of gender equality, supporting requirements for gender balance in the governing bodies of listed companies. It sharply criticizes the attitude of more conservative political parties toward the equal treatment of women, citing specific statistical data regarding the gender composition of the parties themselves. It emphasizes that balanced leadership delivers better results.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
This addresses the issues surrounding constitutional amendments, focusing particularly on the topic of voting rights for non-citizens. It expresses concern that over 60,000 people in Estonia currently hold undetermined citizenship and requests concrete proposals for resolving this problem. It emphasizes the necessity of bringing these individuals toward Estonian citizenship and supporting them throughout that journey.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses strongly on gender equality and combating discrimination. It supports reducing the gender pay gap and ensuring more equal treatment for men and women. It stresses the importance of fighting against bullying and harassment, both in the workplace and in society at large. It links the advancement of human rights to the overall well-being of society.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on reforming the survivor's pension, strongly advocating for more equitable treatment for all children who have lost a provider. It stresses that the current system is unjust because the benefit depends on the parent's income and the number of children in the family. It expresses a clear position that all children should receive equal support regardless of family size or the parent's previous income.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The focus is on labor market policy and foreign labor issues, emphasizing the necessity of involving labor market stakeholders in the decision-making process. Concern is voiced that the government is implementing significant changes without adequate consultation with trade unions and employee representatives. The text also touches upon matters related to the transparency of political party funding.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
This addresses primarily issues of regional policy and local government, emphasizing the need to improve the accessibility of services in rural areas. It expresses concern regarding urbanization and regional inequality, stressing the necessity of ensuring equal opportunities for all people, regardless of where they live. Furthermore, it links regional policy to the broader question of social justice.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Due to the lack of sufficient data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the positions on social issues.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is primarily on tax policy issues, criticizing the government's approach as unfair to low-wage earners. It stresses that the hike in VAT disproportionately affects those with smaller incomes, while the wealthier benefit from tax relief. The text connects tax policy directly to social consequences and the stratification of society.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The text broadly covers the themes of the national development strategy "Estonia 2035," placing particular emphasis on the importance of the population crisis and demographic challenges. It criticizes the government for failing to adequately address the declining birth rate and the aging population. Furthermore, it connects these demographic issues to the wider sustainability of society and the future of the country.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
Focuses primarily on education policy and regional development issues. Emphasizes the need to ensure equal access to quality education throughout the country, not just in Tallinn and Tartu. Expresses concern that quality education might become a privilege only for residents of large cities, which would deepen social inequality.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
This text primarily focuses on economic and tax policy issues, emphasizing the necessity of a fairer tax system. It advocates for the introduction of a progressive income tax and criticizes the current structure, arguing that it disproportionately burdens those on lower incomes. While it links tax policy to social consequences, it avoids directly addressing other social topics.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
It focuses primarily on technical amendments to the electoral law and questions surrounding e-voting. It expresses some skepticism regarding e-voting, citing the need to consider abolishing it due to security concerns. It does not address broader social issues, instead focusing on the technical aspects of democratic processes.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It focuses primarily on economic and competition issues, dealing with the improvement of the business environment and the reduction of bureaucracy. It expresses concern about the direction of government policy, particularly regarding the prison rental scheme, which it views as damaging to the country's reputation. It does not directly address traditional social topics such as education, healthcare, or social welfare.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker supported the standardization of the survivor's benefit and criticized the disparate treatment of children. Their social views were progressive, emphasizing the equal worth of all children.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker advocated for the abolition of the kindergarten place fee and the raising of the subsistence minimum, criticizing the government for neglecting the weakest members of society. Their social views were progressive, emphasizing the importance of ensuring equality and social justice.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker focuses primarily on healthcare and education issues, stressing the need to combat pseudo-medicine and health-related misinformation. They strongly support a science-based approach to healthcare and demand that health education begin "as early as kindergartens and schools." In the context of tax system reform, they advocate for reducing inequality and implementing a progressive income tax, arguing that the current system "taxes low and middle-income individuals too heavily."
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker focuses strongly on the protection of children's rights as a social problem, addressing it as a priority issue. Emphasis is placed on both systemic aspects and the responsibility and awareness of parents.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker clearly takes a stand on public health issues, strongly emphasizing the necessity of reducing alcohol consumption to mitigate health risks. They cite specific mortality statistics related to alcohol-induced diseases and criticize earlier decisions to lower the alcohol excise tax. There is insufficient data regarding other traditional social issues (LGBTQ+, immigration, education).
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker clearly takes a position in defense of abortion rights, emphasizing the health risks to women and the social inequality that would result from ending state funding for abortions. They express concern that such restrictions would create an "economic barrier," where the wealthy have access to safe medical care, but the poor do not. The speaker criticizes EKRE's approach to family policy, arguing that their "command-and-control principle" and discriminatory rhetoric regarding women actually reduce the birth rate.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Expresses deep respect for believers and emphasizes the importance of religious freedom. It draws a clear distinction between the religious freedom of Orthodox Church members and Patriarch Kirill’s war-inciting behavior, stressing that the daily right of religious people to practice their faith should not be restricted. It criticizes the rudeness of EKRE representatives in parliament and demands a more proper debate culture in the Riigikogu.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speeches do not directly address traditional social issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, or education policy. Instead, the focus is strongly placed on the social protection system, emphasizing that the Estonian social and healthcare systems must not be cut and that these areas require additional funding. Particular emphasis is placed on protecting pensioners, people with health concerns, and families with children, pointing out that Estonia ranks last in the European Union regarding relative poverty among the elderly.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speech delivered does not directly tackle social issues like abortion, LGBTQ+, immigration, education, or police operations. The sole indirect reference to social aspects is the speaker’s observation regarding the decrease in alcohol consumption over time, which they view as a positive development, coupled with their agreement with the Minister of Finance that, given the increased purchasing power for alcohol, this matter can no longer be treated lightly. The speaker notes that they are a former Minister of Health, highlighting their background in the healthcare sector.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The speaker addresses child protection and the work prohibitions related to pedophilia offenses, stressing the need for clarity on whether the draft law allows individuals convicted of pedophilia to have their ban on working with children reassessed. They express confidence that Parliament is morally unanimous regarding the issue of pedophilia but requires legal clarity.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Takes a firm stance against workplace violence and harassment, supporting international standards in this field. It presents specific statistical data: 33% of women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, while only 5% of employers acknowledge the existence of the problem. It sharply criticizes the opposition's attempts to link workplace safety issues with LGBTQ+ topics, labeling them "semi-pathological examples."
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
A strong focus on children's rights and social services, including basic needs such as housing, food, education, and extracurricular activities. The speaker expresses concern regarding the accessibility of social services, specifically mentioning issues with the personal support worker service. The position is clearly that of an advocate for children's rights.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker directly links economic hardship to a decrease in patriotism and a rise in crime, emphasizing the importance of social stability for national security. The approach is pragmatic, acknowledging the impact of socio-economic problems on society’s overall security and cohesion.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker's main socio-political priority is the healthcare system and the welfare of the elderly, with a strong emphasis on protecting pensioners' rights. There wasn't enough information in this particular speech concerning other traditional social issues.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker expresses strong support for combating pseudo-medicine, stressing the danger it poses to both children and adults. They support the draft law concerning the regulation of alternative medicine and demand swifter action to halt the spread of fraudulent treatments. They emphasize the importance of healthcare safety and the need to protect people from health damage and fatalities.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker voiced clear support for minority rights, criticizing the Georgian government's moves toward restricting them. They stressed the significance of democratic values and human rights within the European context. Other social issues, such as education, immigration, or security matters, were not addressed.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There isn't enough data. Social issues are not addressed in the speech.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It strongly supports increasing funding for the education sector and raising teachers' salaries, although it considers the current additional funding of 9 million euros insufficient ("a drop in the ocean"). It stresses the necessity of concluding a collective agreement, reducing teachers' excessive workload, and ensuring the next generation of educators. It advocates for solidarity-based healthcare and a safe living environment across all of Estonia as part of the Nordic welfare society model.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Demonstrates a strong interest in the well-being of children with special needs, stressing the necessity of a coordinated approach among educational, social, and healthcare services. Concern is expressed that the education reform might jeopardize the access of the most vulnerable children to essential support services. Supports a holistic approach to children’s special needs.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on issues within the education sector, highlighting teachers' justified wage expectations and the need to ensure long-term employment stability. It supports the core principle that an individual's access to education or their health status should not depend on their financial situation. Furthermore, it cites the sustainable, indexed increase of pensions as a vital social goal.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It strongly emphasizes the need to protect children's health, noting that a third of certain age groups struggles with obesity. It supports the state's role in guiding children toward making healthy choices, arguing that children are unable to make all decisions on their own. Mental health concerns, lack of physical activity, and screen addiction are mentioned as significant problems. It expresses a clear stance that it is the duty of adults to help children make healthy choices, rather than entrusting this responsibility to "the advertising of soft drink companies." It supports Christian values and religious freedom, while condemning Kremlin propaganda and Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data is available.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It focuses heavily on education issues, emphasizing the problem of teacher overload and the necessity of preventing burnout. It advocates for normalizing teachers' workloads and clarifying the career model. Ensuring the well-being of those working in the education sector is deemed a crucial issue, serving the interests of society as a whole.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
He/She criticized the promotion of private health insurance and emphasized the importance of a solidarity-based healthcare system. He/She argued that healthcare is a human right that must not become a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Taking a strong stance on gender equality, they emphasize the seriousness of the wage gap. They criticize current societal values, pointing out that only a third of men consider the gender pay gap to be a problem. They see a necessity for changing social norms.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Supported the improvement of social guarantees for workers in the cultural sector and called for the establishment of universal health insurance. It emphasized the need to ensure equal opportunities for healthcare services for everyone.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strongly focuses on issues of human rights, social justice, and child protection within the context of Ukraine. It emphasizes children's right to a safe childhood and condemns the deportation of children as a war crime. It addresses poverty and social protection in an international context, but does not touch upon local social issues.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It focuses on education policy as a social sector issue, emphasizing the importance of the teachers' career model in developing the education sector. Data regarding other social topics is unavailable.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly emphasized the necessity of protecting public health, particularly safeguarding children and youth from illegal tobacco products. As a former Minister of Health and Social Affairs, he highlighted concerns regarding the proliferation of e-cigarettes, snus, and other harmful substances. He called for strengthening oversight to prevent prohibited medicines and tobacco products from reaching Estonian homes.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Supports raising environmental awareness in society, particularly among young people and adults. It emphasizes the importance of informing the public on environmental matters, including the topic of drinking water and clean water, but recommends avoiding a "scare campaign."
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is focusing on issues concerning the protection of children and mothers, stressing the necessity of ensuring that no family is left without the necessary protection and assistance. Particular attention is being paid to the challenges related to home births and the accessibility of healthcare services.