By Agendas: Andrei Korobeinik

Total Agendas: 86

Fully Profiled: 86

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

It focuses on social welfare issues, such as increasing the school lunch allowance and ensuring tax concessions for disabled people and large families concerning the car tax. It also submits an inquiry regarding Estonia's drug policy, citing the growing drug use and death toll among young people.
2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It focuses on social inequality and economic subsistence, demanding an increase in subsistence benefits and free kindergartens to reduce the societal divide. It highlights the tax burden on pensioners and the decline in purchasing power, criticizing the government's recommendation to save when income is already too low.
2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is the economic protection of pensioners and social justice, stressing that the government’s tax policy is unfair because it places a burden on the elderly to finance political priorities.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is citizens' rights and data protection within the context of state surveillance. Strong emphasis is placed on the individual's right to know what data has been collected about them and when inquiries were made, considering the lack of transparency a threat to the principle of the rule of law. It is particularly important to ensure that the obligation to verify data disciplines the relevant authorities.
2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data. Social issues are addressed only within the context of economic inequality (favoring the rich at the expense of the poor).
2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (regulation of e-scooters and mopeds) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The social aspect is addressed through the quality and safety of urban space, which is related to the regulation of light personal vehicles and the management of public space. This is framed as a question of the local government's capacity to ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of the living environment.
2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Among social issues, there is strong emphasis on the need to raise the subsistence level, coupled with criticism of the coalition's failure to act on poverty alleviation. This is the primary social topic being addressed within the context of economic policy.
2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data. The topics discussed mainly concern fiscal policy, but it is emphasized that the government's policy taxes "the poorest people," which indicates concern about social inequality.
2025-05-19
Inquiry regarding the construction of Via Baltica (no. 734)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

We lack data concerning social issues, although economic perspectives indirectly touch upon the widening of the social divide caused by budgetary choices.
2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The social focus is aimed at protecting vulnerable groups targeted by government policy. These include young people, single mothers, people with disabilities, pensioners, and large families, indicating a strong commitment to social justice and the protection of the weaker members of society.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on protecting social solidarity and preserving the rights of vulnerable groups (single mothers, young people, people with special needs, pensioners). Special emphasis is placed on preventing the removal of health insurance and the opportunity to participate in training from those who lose unemployment benefits.
2025-05-07
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The social focus is on ensuring livelihoods and social justice, criticizing the government's plans to cut benefits for single mothers, seasonal workers, and young people. Emphasis is placed on the social inequality that separates the political elite from the common person.
2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The accessibility of learning the Estonian language on digital platforms is addressed, emphasizing the need for a national plan, given that major applications do not offer Estonian. In the healthcare sector, criticism is leveled at the failure of the gene mapping project and the lack of utilization of artificial intelligence to improve medical services without compromising patient privacy.
2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The most important social issue is the protection of large families and people with disabilities, referencing Article 28 of the Constitution, which guarantees them special state protection. The speaker argues that the car tax forces these groups to give up their vehicles, which constitutes a violation of their social protection. He/She emphasizes the need for social justice in tax policy.
2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The topic under discussion is related to social and religious issues (Amendment to the Churches and Congregations Act), but the speaker approaches it from the perspective of political representation and accountability. A moral or ideological framework is lacking.
2025-02-18
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

It focuses on reducing social inequality, emphasizing the critical need to support poorer residents, pensioners, and large families. It strongly advocates for lowering the VAT on food and raising the subsistence benefit, while criticizing the current coalition for taking the last resources from the poor during a crisis.
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The issue of democratic norms and political rhetoric is being addressed. The speaker defends their constituents against being branded as criminals by the Foreign Minister, emphasizing that such behavior is inappropriate and unreasonable in a democratic state.
2025-02-10
Inquiry regarding the deepening revenue gap among local governments (no. 675)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The only social topic addressed is the accessibility of public transport and its impact on the regional quality of life and population mobility. The issue is framed within the context of regional equality and improving the living environment.
2025-02-10
Inquiry Regarding Bank Tax (no. 673)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on social inequality and poverty, criticizing the decision to freeze the subsistence benefit (200 euros) for over three years despite record inflation. This issue is starkly contrasted with the billions in profit earned by banks, underscoring the profound moral injustice.
2025-01-27
Inquiry regarding the mobile application eesti.ee (no 674)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Social issues are being addressed within the context of digital service accessibility and the proactive state model, stressing that the state should be handling the bulk of the work. The aim is to prevent a situation where applying for benefits is psychologically difficult or embarrassing for people.
2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (504 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is occupational health and the financial vulnerability of the population, which compels people to go to work even when they are sick, underscoring the necessity of protecting workers' health and their livelihoods. This is connected to concerns about a decline in the standard of living. The risk of infection spreading in the work environment is also being addressed.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is healthcare infrastructure, exemplified by the Tallinn Hospital project. It is presented as a critical national necessity, and the lack of funding for it is concerning, although the focus is more on the economic investment rather than the specifics of the social service.
2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The social sector focuses heavily on social justice and the protection of vulnerable groups. There is strong opposition to cuts affecting pensioners (including those living in care homes), mothers (who lose health insurance), and the unemployed (who lose benefits), emphasizing that these measures will push people below the poverty line. Social damage is the main argument against tax increases.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Social issues are only touched upon in passing, with a brief mention that tax revenue also goes towards covering social costs, but there is no concrete position on social policy or the balance between security and social spending.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution "Approval of the Consolidated Financial Report of the State for the 2023 Financial Year" (503 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient Data
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main social issue in Estonia is the voting rights of foreign nationals residing in the country, a topic being discussed in the context of security and loyalty. The speaker demands a justification for why citizens of Ukraine and Moldova should be deprived of their voting rights, questioning whether their political alignment poses a threat to Estonia.
2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The discussion covers the topic of healthcare financing and workforce, highlighting the paradox between the increase in patient fees (co-pays) and the freezing of doctors' salaries. The social focus is directed toward ensuring service quality and fair compensation for medical professionals.
2024-11-14
Second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health service) (500 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The primary social issue is the accessibility, funding, and availability of specialists for mental health services. The speaker supports the general concept of self-help, but demands practical solutions and sufficient resources from the government to ensure these services are provided.
2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Not enough data
2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Republic's Government to lower the value-added tax on foodstuffs to 5 percent" (492 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

It focuses on social justice and poverty alleviation, highlighting the hardships faced by welfare recipients and pensioners who spend a large portion of their income on food. It emphasizes that both relative and absolute poverty are growing rapidly in Estonia, and the bill would help curb this trend.
2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-11-04
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social problem is drug overdose deaths, a situation that is particularly acute among young people. This stance strongly emphasizes the need to improve public health and social security, given that human lives are being lost.
2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
2024-10-22
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

It focuses on addressing social problems via economic policy, stressing the necessity of reducing the number of people living in absolute and relative poverty. It calls for supporting pensioners, single mothers, and minimum wage recipients through tax breaks, since every extra euro makes a significant difference to them.
2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main social issue is the financial security of pensioners and the distribution of costs associated with the long-term care reform. The speaker emphasizes the need to clarify how pension cuts affect the funding of services for the elderly and their personal financial situation.
2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

In the social sector, the negative impact of budget cuts on pensioners, students, and mental health services is being highlighted. Critics are targeting government decisions that directly affect the most vulnerable groups. According to their assessment, the budget will sow poverty.
2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-10-15
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

There is insufficient data.
2024-10-15
First reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Regarding social problems, emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the government’s economic policy on the birth rate, as people are afraid to have children due to an uncertain standard of living. Support for vulnerable groups, such as students and single pensioners, is defended, as the elimination of these benefits is considered inhumane.
2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

A politician expresses concern over the reduction of funding in the social sector, criticizing the €60,000 cuts made at the expense of family mediation and the training of child protection specialists. The text also highlights the decline in grants and salaries for people working in the cultural sector, contrasting this situation with the lack of staff reductions within the ministries.
2024-10-07
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The socio-political focus is aimed at protecting vulnerable groups (pensioners, the unemployed, and recipients of subsistence benefits) from the government's tax hikes. Emphasis is placed on the diminishing purchasing power of the subsistence benefit due to inflation, and there is criticism regarding the deduction of 4 euros from the 200-euro benefit payment.
2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income and amending other acts in consequence (463 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-09-24
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Tax Procedure Act (462 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2024-07-29
Third Reading of the Draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The speaker highlights social inequality, stressing that tax hikes hit the poorest people—including pensioners and people with disabilities—the hardest. He employs irony, contrasting tiny increases in social benefits (9 cents) with massive tax burdens (several thousand euros in registration fees) to underscore the injustice of the government’s social policy.
2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient data.
2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Regarding social issues, the protection of people with disabilities and large families is prioritized, stressing that these groups are under the special care of the state according to the constitution. The speaker severely criticizes the rise in benefits measured in cents, considering it an inadequate and hypocritical solution to the harm caused by the car tax.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Not enough data
2024-06-19
Third Reading of the Draft Law on the State Supplementary Budget for 2024 (Bill 456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting

Strong opposition to cuts affecting socially vulnerable groups, such as children with special needs and pensioners. It is emphasized that the poverty risk for pensioners is almost three times higher than the European Union average, and cuts that further exacerbate this risk are being criticized.
2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Draft Act on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers (376 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The main social issue is the high risk of poverty among pensioners, which, according to the speaker, is three times higher than the EU average. The speaker criticizes the government for worsening this group's financial situation through tax increases. The need to save people from debt bondage is also emphasized.
2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The social focus is directed toward the protection of vulnerable groups, specifically people with disabilities, large families, and those who are poorer. The speaker criticizes the government for neglecting the constitutional requirement for special care concerning people with disabilities and for abolishing transport benefits in rural areas.
2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

In the social sector, strong emphasis is placed on protecting welfare services for children with special needs from budget cuts, with critics noting that the government is attacking the most vulnerable. Regarding security, there is opposition to reducing the budgets of the Ministry of the Interior and the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board), viewing this as saving money at the expense of national security, which also impedes the completion of the border infrastructure with Russia.
2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the necessity of tax breaks for people with disabilities and large families, criticizing the coalition for blocking these proposals. The abolition of free public transport and the removal of income tax relief for pensioners are also criticized, measures which are seen as increasing inequality.
2024-06-05
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto-Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

In the social sphere, there is a strong focus on issues concerning benefits for pensioners, children, and large families, as well as the risk of poverty. It is emphasized that passing the draft legislation will increase the poverty rate among the elderly, a rate already significantly exceeding the European Union average. The objective of social policy is to protect groups vulnerable to poverty from government cuts.
2024-06-03
Inquiry regarding the Directive on Platform Work (No. 629)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The central social issue is the protection of labor and the extension of social guarantees (such as paid leave and health insurance) to platform workers. Emphasis is placed on the state's role in ensuring social justice and preventing exploitation, prioritizing the well-being of the workers.
2024-06-03
The written motion for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Tiit Riisalo, submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The focus is on the need to ensure social guarantees (paid leave, health insurance) for platform workers, to avoid situations where people work 12 hours a day without protection. Additionally, the use of e-government services is emphasized for improving public healthcare and saving lives through the implementation of personalized state services in medicine.
2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

No data available
2024-05-30
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Restore Support for Youth School Sports" (405 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social issue is children's health and weight, and improving it is seen to require supporting school sports. The speaker emphasizes the importance of children's well-being in the government's action plan and questions the role of taxation in improving health.
2024-05-29
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (407 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic regarding the Increase of Support for Youth Extracurricular Activities."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the goal of improving children's health and the importance of funding extracurricular activities. The speaker views extracurricular education as an investment that yields tangible benefits, contrasting this approach with taking money away from children through taxation.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for the Implementation of the Digital Services Tax in Estonia" (408 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social issue is the economic well-being and fair treatment of pensioners and low-income individuals. The speaker sharply criticizes the government for taking money from pensioners, contrasting this move with the simultaneous salary increase granted to members of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and top officials. He stresses that taxing the poor is unjust and detrimental to the economy.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Lowering the Value-Added Tax on Domestic Fruits and Vegetables to 5 Percent" (406 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

The primary social issue concerns the well-being and poverty risk faced by the elderly, a rate that is significantly higher in Estonia than the European Union average. The speaker strongly advocates for improving the financial status of pensioners and criticizes government decisions that are worsening their standard of living. The reduction of family benefits, which severely impacts large families, is also being criticized.
2024-05-08
First reading of the draft decision of the Riigikogu (403 OE) "Appointment of the Estonian Representative to the Control Committee of the Nordic Investment Bank"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Social issues are tied to economic inequality and the protection of vulnerable groups. The speaker sharply criticizes the reduction of family benefits, the income taxation of pensions, and the sugar tax—which effectively takes money from children—contrasting these measures with the immunity afforded to bank profits.
2024-04-30
First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

The primary social issue is the economic security and fairness of pensioners. Pensioners are being used as a moral argument to highlight the unethical nature of the government’s tax policy, often by contrasting their contribution with the salary increases received by politicians.
2024-04-30
First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the State Fees Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (417 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding the conflict between the motor vehicle tax and the Constitution and European Union law (No. 623)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-04-29
Interpellation regarding the incompatibility of the motor vehicle tax with European Union law (No. 622)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

It focuses on social justice and economic inequality, protecting the poorest individuals and large families from the government’s tax policies. Social concern is closely tied to economic policy, emphasizing that government measures specifically target the most vulnerable.
2024-03-13
Rule of Law

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data
2024-03-04
Interpellation Regarding the Temporary Taxation of Banks' Excess Profits (No. 595)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social issue concerns the psychological assistance and well-being of Ukrainian children affected by the war. It is emphasized that support is needed for children both residing in Estonia and those returning to Ukraine. The contribution of the state, local municipalities, and schools is required to support Ukrainian children living in Estonia.
2024-02-19
Interpellation concerning Drug-Related Deaths (No. 496)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The primary social topic is drug policy and public health, emphasizing the need to reduce the number of drug-related deaths. The speaker explores the impact of cannabis legalization on addressing social issues, highlighting both the availability of softer recreational substances and the challenges related to mental health problems.
2024-02-14
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social focus is on protecting the elderly, who are vulnerable due to complex market options and the rollout of automated services. The speaker notes that seniors view these proposals with skepticism, even comparing the situation to scam calls.
2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The text focuses on social inequality, which is deepening due to government policies, particularly concerning the declining quality of life for rural residents. Specific examples mentioned include the abolition of free public transport, the closure of rural schools, and the introduction of a car tax, all of which are compelling people to move from the countryside into urban areas.
2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Social problems are addressed as the direct consequences of economic incompetence, specifically citing the closure of rural schools and the evaporation of residents' savings due to record inflation. The sustainability of social benefits is viewed as being guaranteed through a new tax system tailored for the digital age.
2024-02-05
Interpellation regarding the abolition of the special VAT rate for accommodation establishments (No. 289)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient information