By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Kruuse
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The only social topic is the alleged lack of risk appetite among new generations, which is discussed in the context of economic continuity and the business environment. This is rather a social observation framed primarily by economic concerns.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Data unavailable
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker stresses the fundamental importance of food security and advocates for the utilization of Estonian food products in public procurement, particularly within childcare institutions and schools. The organic food program receives support via state subsidies to incentivize the use of local raw ingredients.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Among social issues, the field of education is emphasized, calling into question current entrance examination practices as scientifically unfounded. There is also a strong focus on civil liberties, freedom, and concern regarding excessive surveillance and politically motivated legal proceedings.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The social theme addressed is education, specifically amendments to the Act establishing early childhood education and compulsory schooling. This topic is relevant to the legislative focus because the amendments concern the Food Act.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The discussion addresses a social issue concerning residents' privacy and their right to choose their primary place of residence, thereby questioning the scope of state control. Furthermore, efforts are being made to streamline the implementation of the basic education act at the local level to ensure the accessibility of services.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Among social topics, the issue of prisoners is only briefly touched upon, specifically in the context of service exports, while simultaneously stressing the importance of security.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The key social issues are education (specifically, AI integration), youth physical health, and national defense readiness. The speaker stresses that the low physical fitness among young men is a serious societal problem requiring a systemic solution.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The central social issue is the accessibility and quality of early childhood education and children's catering. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the social welfare system must ensure that children from socially vulnerable families are not deprived of meals, which serves as an indicator of the quality of the local government's social welfare services.
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker addresses the social consequences stemming from legal proceedings, highlighting concerns regarding civil liberties and reputational security. Particular emphasis is placed on the issue of public prejudgment and "cancellation" (or "erasing people") resulting from media leaks.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue revolves around education, specifically stressing the importance of integrating financial literacy into school curricula. This is viewed as a crucial step towards improving the financial well-being of the population.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on the sense of security felt by Estonian authors, which is directly linked to their income. Another important social topic is the preservation and development of the potential of young talented athletes within the sports system after they complete high school.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The social problems addressed include public safety, the management of the prison system, and preventing the integration of foreign criminals. The speaker prioritizes societal security, demanding assurance that their right to "infiltrate our society is ruled out."
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
Among social issues, the physical and mental health of youth takes center stage, emphasizing the importance of daily team-based physical activity in schools. The speaker directly links the physical fitness of young people to national defense and the readiness of the defense forces, proposing personal effort (specifically, pull-ups) and changes to the school system as solutions.
2025-02-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is ensuring animal welfare and public safety concerning dog attacks. The speaker stresses that both the attacks and animal welfare must be addressed holistically, rather than simply reacting to incidents.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Social issues are addressed indirectly, by referencing the Western population's tendency toward social consumption, which complicates the rapid increase of defense expenditures. The text also mentions the preference of authoritarian regimes to fund aggression at the expense of social capital. The primary focus is on ensuring security by curtailing social consumption habits.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
When addressing social issues, the animal welfare aspect is emphasized as the rationale for the necessity of a notification obligation. This is presented as both a practical and ethical consideration regarding the transport of animals.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The only social topic addressed is the regulation of employment relations, which is considered clearly regulated by legislation in Estonia and is overseen by the Labor Inspectorate. Compliance with these requirements is viewed as a general benefit that employers are expected to implement daily, and it does not pose an additional problem for businesses.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The social topic under discussion is occupational safety and working conditions, specifically those related to the requirements of social conditionality. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the ethical standards governing employer-employee relations are crucial in Estonian society, and their violation will not be tolerated.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker takes a strong position in defense of abortion access, stressing that it must be treated as a healthcare service. They categorically oppose the labeling of women as "murderers" and warn of the incredibly high health risks associated with illegal, underground abortions.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There are no direct social issues addressed, but the focus is on people’s financial behavior and literacy. The speaker expressed confusion as to why Estonian depositors weren't using fixed-term deposits to earn more money for themselves and cut into the bank's profits.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on family policy and social insecurity, highlighting the discrimination faced by large families and the persistent problem of child support arrears. Concerns are voiced about political pressure directed at the birth rate, while simultaneously acknowledging the objective trend of delaying the age of childbirth and the changing cultural landscape.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The social issues addressed cover the quality and funding of school meals, as well as securing the pipeline of new professionals in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of high-quality, palatable school food, while criticizing the unequal contributions from local municipalities, which risks lowering overall quality. Support is given to reforming veterinary education (shorter programs, involving teaching assistants) to boost the number of new professionals entering the field.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main social topic is child protection and ensuring children's rights, especially in situations where this conflicts with the personal freedom of the parent. The speaker expresses concern that a parent’s free discretion regarding the notification of support services could jeopardize the child’s right to necessary assistance. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing children’s rights over personal freedoms when a child is in need of help.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the support of families and the accessibility of kindergarten services, especially for families who are planning to have a second, third, or fourth child. It is emphasized that social policy must be directed toward supporting large families through a system of benefits and incentives.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The social focus is expressed through concern for the economic well-being of the "common person," especially regarding the impact of inflation and the risks associated with crypto schemes. He emphasizes the need to protect consumers from market psychological manipulations and financial fraud.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social topic is early childhood education and childcare, emphasizing the quality of services and parents' access to kindergarten places. The speaker supports a system that allows local municipalities to better plan and guarantee a spot for children. They emphasize the importance of early childhood education in achieving positive PISA results.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The treatment of social issues is limited to the question of financial inclusion, which is presented primarily as a regulatory and economic problem. A moral or value-based framework is lacking.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The theme of democratic participation and electoral freedom is addressed, emphasizing the option of choosing between e-voting and paper voting. Social issues are examined through the lens of electoral trust and security.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The social issue of cultural accessibility and equality is being addressed, noting that some people find it difficult to attend the theater because tickets sell out too quickly. This highlights the importance of access to cultural consumption within society.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasized the link between veterinary medicine and animal welfare, public health, and food security, noting both the increasing number of pets and the shortage of large animal veterinarians. They also highlighted the high stress levels experienced by veterinarians—levels which, according to research, are higher than those of human doctors—thereby underscoring the importance of mental health.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. The discussion focuses exclusively on the technical and legislative issues of food safety.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Among social topics, healthcare and education are addressed, stressing the importance of individual behavior and responsibility when it comes to health. The role of education in reducing social inequality and mitigating long-term healthcare costs is highlighted.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Lack of data
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue is education, with an emphasis on analyzing the causes of school dropout, including investigating the role of emotional and empathetic factors. Non-formal education is viewed as part of a potential solution.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue is the concern over the decline of rational thinking, which is yielding ground to emotional analyses and social media headlines. At the same time, the positive impact of high employment is emphasized, as this should reduce emotional insecurity within society.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main social issue is food safety and informing consumers about allergens to ensure public health and enable informed choices. It is emphasized that allergen labeling is regulated by law to protect consumers, especially those with specific allergies.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue is the quality of education and the sustainability of the teaching profession, including the capacity to pay adequate salaries. These social issues are closely linked to the necessity of reforming the school network and ensuring optimal access to services.