By Agendas: Mihkel Lees

Total Agendas: 15

Fully Profiled: 15

2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary social topic is civil defense and internal security, which is being addressed within the context of national security and budgetary priorities. The emphasis is on shifting the focus toward collective security and public discussion.
2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The main social focus is the legalization and systematization of civil protection, which encompasses hazard warnings, evacuation, sheltering, first aid, and psychological assistance. Also crucial is the well-considered legalization of restrictions on fundamental rights during a crisis. These restrictions must be linked to the severity of the crisis and accompanied by protective guarantees, thereby increasing trust between the state and its citizens.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Not enough data
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is public health, with experts acknowledging that the practice of changing clocks can negatively affect people's health. This health argument was highlighted by the bill's initiator, but it is ultimately outweighed by the necessity of adhering to the EU's unified policy.
2025-05-19
Draft law amending the Consumer Protection Act § 4 (624 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Regarding social issues, environmental sustainability and protection are mentioned, which constitutes an important political priority. Stances on traditional social issues such as education, immigration, or civil liberties are missing.
2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is the mental and physical health of children and youth, which is directly linked to insufficient physical activity. Addressing this problem is considered a priority that requires government intervention.
2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

It addresses human health and sleep disorders as a social issue, emphasizing the need to rely on scientific consensus rather than unsubstantiated claims. Furthermore, it prioritizes an evidence-based approach in public health matters.
2025-03-19
Third reading of the draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is ensuring the welfare and economic security of families, focusing specifically on children and large families who have lost their main provider. The policy aims to support their quality of life and reduce inequality following tragic events.
2025-03-10
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Data is scarce.
2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2024-12-12
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The main social theme is consumer safety and protection, especially regarding cybersecurity risks in the context of smart home appliances. Emphasis is placed on the need to prevent easy hacking, requiring manufacturers to implement better password solutions.
2024-11-20
Third reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social theme is the welfare and economic security of the elderly, especially supporting pensioners living alone and residents of care homes. Emphasis is placed on need-based provision and ensuring that no one is left without a place in a care home due to economic reasons.
2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main social issue is the financial sustainability of the elderly in care homes, where the speaker asserts that the change will neither reduce the accessibility of general care services nor significantly worsen people's economic well-being. He/She points to the positive impact of the care reform in reducing out-of-pocket costs and the availability of support for disabled individuals of retirement age.
2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

Even though the proceedings are taking place during the debate on the bill amending the Child Protection Act and other legislation, the speakers are focusing solely on procedural matters. Substantive viewpoints on social topics, such as child protection or family policy, are not covered in the speeches.
2024-06-13
The Oath of Office of Mihkel Lees, Member of the Riigikogu

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is not enough data.