By Agendas: Tõnis Lukas

Total Agendas: 104

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2025-10-08
Budget

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The primary social issue is education, with the speaker strongly advocating for a teacher salary increase, the expansion of the differentiation fund, and the swift implementation of a new career model. The objective is to improve teachers' working conditions and secure adequate funding for the education sector.
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2025-09-17
The Estonian language

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The primary social issue is the protection of the Estonian language and culture, which is under threat due to the proliferation of foreign labor and the deterioration of service standards. It is stressed that the situation is humiliating for Estonians when they have to request to be addressed in Estonian in the service sector. This is linked to ensuring constitutional protection.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The primary social issue is the protection of the Estonian language and national dignity, which are threatened by the prioritization of Russian-language service. The speaker criticizes the immigrants' ability to live in their own language bubble, emphasizing the necessity of Estonian-language service and language proficiency.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The most important social issue is education, including teachers’ working conditions, the reform of the school network for children with special educational needs, and the reorganization of the upper secondary school network. The second central theme is national identity, requiring the strengthening of the status of the Estonian language in public service and opposing the emergence of a Russian-language based migration pump.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among social topics, education policy is the dominant theme, focusing on teacher qualifications, the career model, and retention within the system. Separate emphasis is placed on the equal treatment of vocational education teachers and the rapid departure of young teachers from the system, offering them a salary guarantee with a coefficient of 0.9.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is mass immigration, which is viewed as a significant security threat. This stance references Sweden’s negative experience concerning the lack of prison space and the diminishing sense of security. The text stresses the necessity of thoroughly considering the future threats that clan societies and criminal networks pose to Estonia, placing security as the top priority.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social focus is on cultural continuity and its educational role, by creating opportunities within school curricula for children and youth to engage in choir singing and folk dancing. Emphasis is also placed on ensuring accessibility for both the audience and participants, including people with special needs. The law values every participant and instructor, while stressing the self-responsibility of amateur practitioners.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development Activities and Innovation (554 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

In terms of social issues, emphasis is placed on the necessity of providing security and clear signals to young researchers and internationally renowned teams. This is linked to the stability and appropriate levels of science funding, aimed at alleviating both financial and temporal pressures.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

A strong emphasis is placed on social issues concerning the safety of children and students in sports activities. Particular emphasis is placed on the need for coaches to possess pedagogical and healthcare skills, as well as the ability to ensure student safety and prevent their harassment.
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2025-06-11
Pensioners

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The main social topic being addressed is immigration, which is viewed as a means of solving the labor shortage. The speaker expresses caution regarding increased immigration and emphasizes, as an alternative, a greater role for pension-aged individuals in the labor market.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among the social issues addressed is the protection of the civilian population from military threats, including a possible "breakthrough by armed groups." The speaker emphasizes that the retention of mines is a necessary measure to prevent civilian casualties and the significant danger that would arise in the absence of defense.
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2025-06-04
Wages and school lunches

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The primary social issue revolves around the sustainability and quality of the education system, which is being discussed in the context of the potential decline in teachers' nominal and real wages. The objective is to ensure that teachers' salaries remain competitive, thereby preventing a crisis in the sector.
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2025-06-04
The role of the Estonian language in public space

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The main social issue is linguistic integration and its failure, which is related to immigrants. The speaker warns that the lack of language proficiency in the service sector creates social "bubbles" and reduces the motivation of adults who have arrived here to learn Estonian, thereby creating pressure to make other languages official.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

Regarding social issues, the establishment of educational and childcare institutions is mentioned, but this is treated within the context of infrastructure and regional planning, emphasizing how their location depends on other decisions (e.g., those concerning shopping centers).
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2025-06-02
An inquiry regarding the narrowing scope of Estonian as a language of scientific study and the quality of university education (no. 764)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The central social theme revolves around education policy and the status of the Estonian language, stressing the connection between the language's survival and the persistence of the culture. There is a demand that faculty members, regardless of their nationality, must be proficient in Estonian, viewing this as the fulfillment of a basic professional standard of care. Furthermore, criticism is directed at the decline in motivation among non-Estonian-speaking families to transition to Estonian-language instruction if the state fails to actively support the role of the Estonian language.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary social issue revolves around the accessibility, quality, and consistency of education within regional communities. There is an emphasis on the need to mitigate the risk of differing standards and support flexible learning models, such as the applied college, which provides a personalized learning path combining general secondary school subjects and vocational specialization courses.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary social issue is education and language policy, focusing on the transition to Estonian-language instruction and the associated establishment of language requirements for youth workers. The focus is on ensuring linguistic integration and the quality of education.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The core social issue is the protection of the Estonian language and cultural sphere to ensure social cohesion. The speaker is concerned about large-scale immigration, which they argue hinders language acquisition among adults, and criticizes the emergence of English- and Russian-language "language bubbles," which reduce the motivation to learn Estonian.
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2025-05-15
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances supporting the plan to build offshore wind farms" (586 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The social focus is directed toward preserving natural sacred sites as cultural and spiritual heritage. He/She represents a support group that provides social and economic assistance to the owners of these sites, while emphasizing the value of the sacred places.
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2025-05-07
Bringing in foreign labor

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

When discussing social issues, immigration and integration take center stage. There is strong opposition to bringing in labor from third countries, arguing that this leads to the introduction and permanent settlement of families that cannot be integrated. It is stressed that Estonia already has 80,000 workers who fail to meet the required language standards, making the integration of any new workers impossible.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main social theme is population policy and the preservation of rural life, emphasizing that children leaving home and the loss of security are fundamental problems. The focus is on the quality of community life and the need to ensure sufficient population coverage across the entire territory of Estonia. The right of local people to decide their own lives is important.
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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 main social issue is cultural inequality, where the rise in ticket prices deepens the divide and makes culture inaccessible to half the population. The speaker emphasizes the need to support community organizations and ensure widespread cultural participation, including youth sports and physical activity.
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among social issues, integration, citizenship, and education policy are at the forefront, particularly the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The non-integrated population—those who neither apply for citizenship nor learn the language—is treated as a factor that heightens the security risk. Furthermore, the issue of civil defense and shelters is emphasized as a critical topic concerning social security.
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2025-03-26
Integration of immigrants

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The main social issue is immigration and integration, which is approached from the standpoint of protecting the status of the Estonian language and its cultural space. It is strongly emphasized that the state must ensure adequate language instruction for adults to prevent a situation where people can manage in the country using other languages.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

The primary social issue is labor migration and its regulation, which is approached from the perspective of economic protection—specifically, safeguarding the wage levels and employment of local residents. A related social concern is the departure of local people from Estonia due to low wages.
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2025-03-17
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is ensuring the status and use of the Estonian language in the service sector and public spaces, emphasizing the necessity of language requirements to guarantee social order and the accessibility of services. This is framed as the need to control groups who refuse to comply with these language requirements.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry Regarding Maarjamaa United School (No. 710)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

It focuses on the sense of security and well-being of children with special educational needs (HEV) and their families. The necessity of a longer preparation period is emphasized in order to prevent the departure of qualified specialists and ensure stability for families. The quality of education and the outcomes for children are the primary social concerns.
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2025-03-17
Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social theme is the population crisis and the survival of the Estonian nation, which is linked to constitutional values. The speaker strongly supports the preservation of subsidies for hobby education for large families and defends this funding against cuts, seeing the support of families as a national priority.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Sociopolitically, national issues are at the forefront, emphasizing the preservation of the Estonian language and culture and expressing concern over the declining proportion of ethnic Estonians. Immigration policy is directly viewed as a demographic and cultural threat, which impacts national cohesion.
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2025-02-26
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue concerns the loyalty and obligations of non-citizens and citizens of aggressor states residing in Estonia. It is stressed that political rights should be coupled with the obligation to acquire citizenship and learn the language, placing security and loyalty at the forefront. The speaker also warns against the increasing proportion of unassimilated individuals in the electorate due to mass immigration, which could undermine the public's sense of justice.
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2025-02-19
Defence Industry Park

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

Among the social issues highlighted are the retention and social security of Defense Forces personnel. The speaker strongly emphasizes that salaries and social matters must be a high priority, stressing that people are just as crucial to national defense as technology and equipment.
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2025-02-17
Investigation into the failure of the education agreement (no 704)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main social theme is the integrity and quality of the education system, stressing the need to resolve all educational issues, not just those related to general education. Particular attention is drawn to the lack of salary funding for vocational education teachers in the agreement, which is an omission that needs rectifying to ensure sufficient recognition for all educational fields.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social issue is the quality and accessibility of education for children with special educational needs. The speaker defends the role of specialized schools and warns against the zealous implementation of inclusive education, which could potentially diminish the quality of services and increase anxiety among families. It is emphasized that this target group is relatively vulnerable.
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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 speaker brings up a social issue concerning Russia, citing "military brainwashing in schools" as an indicator of problems within Russian society. Estonian social issues are not discussed.
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2025-01-28
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to enhance migration procedures) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is migration policy, which emphasizes the need to prevent the entry of economic refugees and their accompanying families. The stance is cautious and restrictive regarding the control of migration flows, distinguishing between necessary specialists and unwanted economic migrants.
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2025-01-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic for the procurement of ammunition with a cost of 1.6 billion euros for the years 2025–2028" (540 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

From a sociopolitical standpoint, the speaker is a staunch defender of traditional family values, taking a stand against negative campaigns and curriculum changes. He stresses that forming a family and having children must once again be viewed as a crucial component of self-fulfillment, countering the trend where pets are replacing children.
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2024-12-18
Tourism Strategy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The social focus is on valuing culture and its position in society, emphasizing that culture is the foundation of the state and not merely a category for leisure time. Supporting cultural heritage and events is an important social priority for the speaker, which also supports domestic tourism.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The central social issue is education policy and linguistic integration in early childhood education. The speaker emphasizes the need to protect the right of Estonian-speaking children to quality learning and to prevent situations where methodologically incorrect grouping harms both Estonian-speaking and non-Estonian-speaking children. This stance is strongly aimed at solidifying the position of the Estonian language within the education system.
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2024-12-11
Suffrage

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The speaker adopts a firm position on restricting suffrage for citizens of aggressively acting states, based on security considerations. He/She also critically addresses the Social Democrats' proposal for ideological screening or pre-registration of voters.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is education, specifically focusing on the financial aspects of bringing adult upper secondary schools under state control and the necessity of covering the ongoing fixed costs associated with teachers' salaries. The questions themselves are framed in terms of budget and structure, rather than social values.
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2024-12-04
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Among social issues, the focus is on education policy, particularly raising the compulsory education age and integrating young people who have left the education system due to a lack of social competencies. The necessity of hiring and motivating support specialists and teachers with additional funding is stressed, as their workload is increasing significantly.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

Social issues addressed include the restriction of voting rights and the status of stateless persons, highlighting the necessity of prioritizing national security. The main concern relates to potential threats posed by citizens of the aggressor state and individuals with concealed dual citizenship.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Among the social topics addressed are climate issues, directly linking car purchasing activity and tax policy to environmental impact. The preference is for acquiring climate-efficient vehicles rather than more polluting ones.
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Estonian Academy of Sciences Act (514 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

A strong emphasis is placed on valuing education and culture. The speaker advocates for maintaining the salary levels of teachers and cultural workers and emphasizes the need to preserve the continuity of Estonian literary culture and language, especially in the context of the Year of the Estonian Book.
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2024-11-13
Allocations to Municipalities

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The main social issue is education and teachers' working conditions, with a focus on implementing a career model to regulate workload and recognize qualifications. Separately, there is an emphasis on the need for equal treatment for vocational school teachers, whose funding issue remains unresolved.
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Among the social issues addressed is the situation of elderly residents who are accustomed to living in their homes and are protected by a tax benefit. This indicates a moderate level of social sensitivity regarding housing stability and a desire to protect residents from unaffordable costs.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The main social issue is the regulation and state funding of abortion. The speaker emphasizes the moral and political distinction between elective abortions and those related to health risks, framing the topic as a serious societal question.
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2024-11-06
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is education and its accessibility in rural areas, criticizing the government's plan to centralize the third stage of basic education. This topic is linked to the transportation needs of families and teachers, as well as the quality of life, which deteriorates due to the loss of services.
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2024-11-06
School closures in rural areas

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing

The primary social issue is the accessibility of education in rural areas and its link to regional demography (population decline). The speaker stresses the social value of maintaining small schools in order to support the sustainability of communities and ensure that people can live throughout Estonia.
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2024-11-05
Draft law invalidating the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (488 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The primary social concern is the accessibility of education in rural areas and the mobility options available to students and teachers. It is emphasized that government decisions (reducing the number of schools) are worsening the situation for families, forcing them to travel further without adequate financial resources.
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2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The only social topic mentioned is the war situation currently prevailing in Europe, the pathos of which the speaker shares. Nevertheless, the necessity of focusing attention on core peacetime activities is emphasized, relegating social issues to the background.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

It stresses the importance of sports ethics and supports the state's right to exercise discretion in retroactively modifying honorary titles and decorations when ethical violations are uncovered. It views successful sporting events as providing a crucial emotional boost to society.
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2024-11-04
Inquiry regarding the departure of state institutions from rural areas (no 653)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on the accessibility and quality of education in rural areas, particularly the preservation of small schools. There is concern that the new education agreement will grant local governments the right to close schools, citing the need to limit economic costs. Furthermore, it raises the social issue regarding the concentration of specialist positions requiring higher education in Tallinn, which is being facilitated through the Public Libraries Act.
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2024-10-23
Regional balance

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Social topics addressed include the quality of education and regional equality. The speaker warns that insufficient state salary allocations to local governments could lead to qualified teachers concentrating in stronger regions, thereby creating disparities in educational standards.
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2024-10-23
Wordplay

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The main social issue is education and teachers' salaries. The speaker strongly supports raising the minimum salary threshold for teachers, seeing it as a necessary measure that has attracted interested people to study teaching and helps alleviate the shortage of subject teachers.
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2024-10-21
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social theme is the preservation of national memory and historical identity, emphasizing the need to honor the 1944 resistance fighters who ensured the continuity of Estonia and the rescue of the civilian population from the Red Terror. This is presented as a moral obligation and an example for dignified Estonians.
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2024-10-21
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Among social issues, emphasis is placed on internal security and risks related to immigration. Strong opposition is voiced against bringing in detainees from third countries, as this creates social problems and an unpleasant prospect for the local community. Furthermore, a security issue is raised concerning dormant Putinists.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Not enough data
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The central social theme is the recognition of family values and the contribution of raising children within the context of social services and state entitlements. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure equal rights for those who have raised multiple children compared to childless individuals, especially regarding health insurance and social security services.
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2024-10-09
Mass immigration of labor

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Among social problems, the focus is on immigration, particularly its impact on the country's social and security stability. Concern is highlighted that the rapid granting of voting rights in local elections to continuously arriving people, coupled with the absence of Estonian language requirements, creates a burden for the state.
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2024-10-08
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Regarding social issues, strong support is emphasized for protecting the rights of the Estonian language and the right of the Estonian people to use the language. Consumer rights vis-à-vis state enterprises are also addressed as a significant social topic.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Among the social issues discussed are national memory and identity, emphasizing the necessity of respecting those who fought for freedom and fled the Red Terror to the West. This theme is closely tied to the framework of national security and historical justice.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

It focuses on educational matters, stressing student well-being and a sense of fairness during the intense exam period. It demands that the state treat both prospective students and teachers with respect during the transition from basic school to upper secondary school (gymnasium). It also highlights the need to address the impact of artificial intelligence on both the learning process and testing.
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2024-09-09
Inquiry Regarding the Work of Kristina Kallas (No. 632)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The main social issue revolves around valuing education and culture, alongside ensuring fair remuneration for employees working in these sectors. Emphasis is placed on the similarity of educational requirements between teachers and cultural workers, which serves as the justification for equalizing their salary conditions.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The speaker emphasized the importance of transitioning to Estonian-language education, criticizing the slow pace of the process and questioning whether the hindrance lies in people’s attitudes or the state’s actions. There is strong opposition to allowing citizens of the aggressor state to retain the right to vote in local government elections, which is considered outrageous and politically cynical in the current situation.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker emphasizes the challenges related to children's education and the accessibility of schooling in rural areas. They defend large families and the subsidies they receive, warning that raising taxes and cutting benefits will force young families to leave Estonia. The speaker addresses these social issues within the context of regional policy and family livelihood.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Education is the foremost social issue, highlighting the matter of teachers' salaries and the continuation of the agreed-upon increase in funding for higher education institutions. There is strong opposition directed at the Minister of Education's proposal to extend the deadlines for meeting Estonian language proficiency requirements for teachers who have not yet mastered the language or who operate outside the Estonian information sphere.
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2024-06-12
Estonian-language school environment

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

The primary social issue is education and language policy, emphasizing the need to guarantee an Estonian-language environment while simultaneously requiring that children whose home language is Russian must have their language proficiency leveled up before they are placed into Estonian-language groups. The tradition of making no distinction between nationalities when allocating places is supported, but preparation is mandatory.
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2024-06-12
Defense expenditures

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

On the social front, emphasis is placed on the threat of repressing dissidents in Georgia, which runs contrary to the values of Western societies. Furthermore, steps initiated by officials of European Union institutions to create a surveillance society are criticized, indicating concern for civil liberties.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The focus is on protecting the Estonian language and culture, linking insufficient language proficiency to mass immigration spinning out of control and posing a security threat. It demands that immigrants show respect and make the effort to acquire Estonian, in order to prevent the formation of "foreign-language slums" that isolate the population from the Estonian information sphere. It stresses that the status of the Estonian language is also tied to the education system and the motivation levels of young people.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Basic Education Act (419 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The primary social issue is early childhood education, which is a culturally emphasized stage in a child's development, and the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The speaker stresses that the system and teachers must be capable of teaching Estonian effectively to children whose native language is not Estonian, without the entire burden falling on families or Estonian children. The primacy of Estonian cultural traditions in kindergartens is also emphasized.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social issue is immigration, which is being addressed within the context of security and loyalty. Concerns are being raised regarding the growing proportion of both the Islamic community and Russian speakers arriving from Central Asia. While the necessity of not branding everyone as hostile to Estonia is stressed, the pro-Estonian loyalty of these new residents is simultaneously being questioned.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social issue is education, where support is given to increasing teachers' salaries and emphasis is placed on prioritizing the functions of education (including vocational education). The stability of education funding is considered a crucial function that must be protected by cutting administrative costs.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The discussion addresses cultural policy and the role of the national opera in society, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural continuity and international standards. Other traditional social issues (such as education, security, and family policy) are not touched upon in the speech.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on socio-ethical issues, particularly the intersection of religion and the ethics of war. The speaker stresses the moral responsibility of the Orthodox Church and directly addresses the massacres taking place in Ukraine.
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2024-04-29
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The primary social issue is environmental sustainability, which is tied to the necessity of reducing societal consumption and waste. The speaker directly links climate goals to changing consumption habits.
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2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Initiate Drafts of Legal Acts Ensuring the Clarity and Predictability of the Development of the School Network" (285 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social theme is the accessibility and quality of education in sparsely populated areas, emphasizing the importance of community schools in supporting families and limiting the length of the school journey for primary grades. Equal funding for private schools in rural areas is also supported, in order to enrich the educational landscape and keep communities together. The topic of transitioning to Estonian-language instruction is briefly touched upon, recommending that communities proceed with a faster transition.
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2024-04-10
Mass labor immigration

15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing

Regarding social issues, the speaker focuses on the dangers of mass immigration, emphasizing that it creates various problems in society, problems which extend all the way to security. He stresses the need for caution in the creation of these problems.
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2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Strong emphasis is placed on the failed linguistic and mental integration of existing residents when discussing social problems. This integration problem is cited as the main argument against raising the immigration quota, on the grounds that doing so would worsen the social situation.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the promises made regarding teachers' salary increases (No. 580)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is the quality of education and the dignity of teachers, emphasizing the importance of preserving the principle of the unified school system. The speaker warns that salary disparities will create a two-tiered education system where qualified teachers concentrate in wealthier regions. Concern is expressed regarding the negative impact of the strike on students.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary social theme is education and integration, emphasizing that integration must be based on the Estonian language and include the adoption of Estonian heroes and culture. He/She rejects the definition of integration as bilateral mutual acceptance. He/She recognizes the need to provide comprehensive support to children with diverse levels of preparation, including Ukrainians.
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

A strong focus on social issues, particularly population policy and support for large families. Emphasis is placed on the importance of funding extracurricular activities for improving families' standard of living and maintaining the school network.
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

It focuses on the topic of social guarantees for creative professionals, emphasizing the need for the ministry's legal proposals and the authority of the creative unions. It highlights the national cultural significance related to Estonian-language media and television quality, in order to ensure the engagement of the younger generation.
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2024-03-20
Continuation of the First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (373 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is the field of education, where the critical importance of improving teachers' working conditions and ensuring guaranteed salaries is emphasized. Education is considered a top-priority sector that requires the intervention and full accountability of the entire government.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Education is presented as the most crucial issue for society, its quality being directly linked to the future of children and the success of the country. It is stressed that valuing the teaching profession and increasing salaries are critical for the successful implementation of the transition to Estonian-language education.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The only social topic brought up is the inclusion of social guarantees for cultural professionals in the legislative amendment, signaling support for improving the social standing of cultural workers.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The social issue addressed is the support of culture and creative work, emphasizing the necessity of paying creative remuneration and backing construction projects that hold national cultural significance. This discussion is framed within the context of national cultural importance.
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2024-02-21
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

In the social sector, the focus is on restricting immigration and the failure of integration, demanding stricter requirements for Estonian language proficiency across all walks of life. The speaker strongly opposes granting voting rights to individuals who have resided here for only a short period, viewing this as a threat to society's ability to maintain control. The emphasis is on national security and respect for culture, not civil liberties.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

In the social sector, emphasis is placed on the importance of preserving cultural heritage (unique artifacts, museums) and supporting education and sport. Attention is also drawn to the needs of vocational schools' vehicle fleets and the importance of meeting the sporting interests of young people.
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The social focus is placed on the negative cultural and educational consequences of immigration, including the difficulties in preserving the Estonian linguistic environment and the decline of educational standards, citing Finland's PISA results. There is a strong emphasis on internal security and the dangers posed by the rise of extremism, citing the Muslim Brotherhood's interest in interference and disruption of order. Furthermore, the political impact of suffrage in local elections is highlighted.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Socially, the focus is on immigration policy, specifically opposing the influx of low-skilled labor, as this is contrary to Estonia's interests. At the same time, there is support for attracting highly qualified foreign researchers, although concerns are being raised about how the current security situation might affect this objective.
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2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The primary social issue is education, which is viewed as the foundation for regional balance and children's future prospects. There is a demand for ensuring a unified high educational standard across all of Estonia, and emphasis is placed on the importance of teachers' qualifications, well-being, and an equal base salary. Specific attention is also drawn to the need to preserve rural schools and primary schools.
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2024-01-17
Teachers' Salaries

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The central social issue revolves around education and the well-being of teachers, including salaries, workload, and working conditions. The speaker stresses that the government's inaction is causing societal stress, bringing teachers' working conditions to the forefront.
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2024-01-17
The Bronze Soldier

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

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2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the unified Estonian school (No. 13)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The primary social issue is national unity and integration, which must be guaranteed by Estonian-language education. The speaker is firmly opposed to maintaining separate language-based schools, seeing this as a threat to the cohesion of Estonian society and the identity of the students.
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2024-01-09
First Reading of the Draft Bill on Amendments to the State Assets Act and the Land Cadastre Act (327 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

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2024-01-08
Inquiry Regarding the Closure of Rural Schools (No. 406)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The central social theme is the accessibility and quality of education in regional areas (rural schools), as well as the struggle for teachers' wages. It emphasizes ensuring the well-being and sense of security for teachers, families, and students through the maintenance of labor peace.
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