By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Religious freedom is a central tenet, and the preservation of freedom of belief is underscored for all denominations. Concurrently, the issues of gender equality and the protection of women's rights are raised, criticizing the treatment of women and stressing the necessity of respecting the dignity of all members and adopting responsible approaches in all forums. Furthermore, reference is made to social solidarity and the need to prevent the creation of division between religious groups.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
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2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Focus is placed on social justice and protection for low-income individuals; the text emphasizes the need to ensure greater stability and solidarity and prevent further burdening through consumption taxes. Key examples include protecting the financial well-being of the populace, advocating for a unified approach to society, and directing critical scrutiny toward bank profits. The position is strongly socially oriented and argued within an ethical framework.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The availability of care services and the protection of the well-being of the elderly and low-income individuals is central; this highlights concern over the impact of small pensions and care costs on local families. It compares the growth of welfare expenditures with the role of the private sector and emphasizes the need for clear communication and legal guarantees that state obligations will be met.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A position on support for pensioners and care homes: It is criticized that the necessary subsidies are not reaching enough people, and that funds are being allocated inefficiently for care homes. Emphasis is placed on the need to provide care for the elderly and specialized care services, raising concerns about whether the existing support is adequate. Furthermore, issues of remembrance and human rights have also been highlighted in the current context.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Critical discussion of healthcare accessibility (shortage of family doctors, the strain of emergency room visits) and amendments to the Family Benefits Act; emphasizes the need to resolve primary healthcare accessibility issues and ensure the financial sustainability of the Health Fund.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Social considerations center on opportunities for livelihood and mobility, as well as the equitable distribution of burdens. The tax and transport burden placed on households, particularly in rural areas, is highlighted. Furthermore, indicators are observed regarding transport accessibility and clear socio-economic impacts (e.g., the adoption and subsequent cancellation of free public transport). A clear yearning for a stable and fairer distribution of these burdens is evident.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Social policy priorities center on demographics and family welfare. The text criticizes proposed expenditure cuts and fee increases that would impact parents, children, and specific vulnerable populations (such as children under the age of two and expectant mothers). It supports incentivizing families, opposes the childlessness tax, and emphasizes the state's crucial role in promoting birth rates and supporting child-rearing.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
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2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
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