By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on reintegrating socially excluded individuals into the labor market, emphasizing that this is a complex and time-consuming process. The need is identified for small, incremental steps, professional support (Töötukassa), and emotional backing from family and the community to increase the participation rate of the working-age population.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The issue of personal data protection is being addressed, particularly the inclusion of health data in the context of financial investigations. The speaker explains that when the draft bill was adopted, the inclusion of health data had been removed. They support the necessity of handling indirectly obtained data (e.g., pharmacy transactions) in accordance with the requirements set by the Data Protection Inspectorate.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The primary social issue revolves around protecting individuals who have fallen victim to financial fraud, highlighting the devastating impact of their losses. Support is being given to the creation of a financial ombudsman who would help private clients deal with potentially unfriendly practices by financial institutions. The emphasis is on consumer protection and security.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social emphasis is placed on protecting consumers from excessive debt burden, comparing the loan prohibition mechanism to the ban on gambling. The goal is to prevent social problems stemming from uncontrolled borrowing.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The social focus centers on the balance between civil liberties and national security, emphasizing the need to protect personal data (including sensitive data) while RAB combats international crime (drug trafficking, sanctions violations). It is stressed that data collection will be needs-based, not "all-encompassing," and the scope of data concerning private individuals will be significantly reduced.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
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2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Among social topics, the well-being of the population and various income groups, including pensioners, are highlighted in the context of tax policy. Security (with a reference to Putin) is presented as a weighty justification for socio-economic decisions, necessitating higher tax burdens.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
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2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. The discussion focuses solely on taxes and the budget.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The only social aspect addressed is the safety of Estonian citizens and the risk of being stranded in Russia, along with the issue of Russian citizens returning home should the border be closed. These matters are discussed within the context of the consequences of the restrictions and their humanitarian implications.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
In the social sector, the priority is supporting the vulnerable and confirming that pensions will not be cut. Regarding education, the transition to Estonian-language education is being supported with significant funding, aiming for the fastest possible implementation. The speaker criticizes those who are successful but are unwilling to contribute to society via a security tax.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
On the topic of social issues, the desire of trade unions to exclude pensioners and people with disabilities from the security tax was mentioned, because the burden falls on low-income people. The speaker emphasizes the inclusion of the whole society in security financing so that everyone feels connected to the common goal, referring to equal treatment.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is on supporting the socially vulnerable, citing increases in pensions and child allowances as essential expenditures that must be clearly reflected in the budget. These expenditures are cited as examples to more clearly highlight costs fixed by law within the budget annex.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The only social issue mentioned is the transition to Estonian-language education, which is specifically addressed as a project requiring budgeting, and whose calculations should be clearly detailed in the 2025 budget.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses social issues concerning political conduct and civility, criticizing the crudeness and poor command of the Estonian language observed in the Riigikogu. They condemn personal insults, citing their own designation as a "socially harmful element" and previous instances of gender discrimination.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Among the social issues addressed is the taxation of pensions, clarifying that a pension is not a benefit or subsidy, but rather taxable income. The speaker expresses strong condemnation for any ideas that would question the pension system or people's fundamental right to live until retirement age, calling such notions "truly horrible."
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Social issues are addressed within the context of balancing constitutional fundamental rights against the highly diverse thoughts, wishes, and lifestyles of members of society. There is a strong warning against the violation of fundamental rights and the imposition of restrictions resulting from the abandonment of responsibility.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
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2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The only social issue addressed is the matter of the basic payment service, or the social account, the resolution of which is deemed necessary. The Chancellor of Justice has also drawn attention to this topic, which indicates support for ensuring the accessibility of financial services.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Social issues are addressed within the context of priority state expenditures, emphasizing the need to ensure funding for pensions, education, science, and culture, setting these as essential priorities alongside security and entrepreneurship. Other specific social topics are not evident from the data.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
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2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
In the social sector, attention is being drawn to a critical aspect of service provision, namely the conflict between the necessity for additional operational staff and the difficulty of recruiting them. This highlights concerns regarding the functional capacity of social services.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
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2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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