By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The main social theme is the interest in nature conservation, which is defined as a part of the public interest that the government must consider when making economic decisions. Conservation and regional interests are presented as values that contrast with private interests.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main social theme is economic survival and the injustice that arises from burdening the ordinary person with taxes. It is emphasized that families can no longer cope and cannot afford or provide anything for their children, which points to concerns about social inequality and the well-being of children.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The key social issue is the protection of the rights and livelihood opportunities of private forest owners in Natura areas, contrasting these with the interests of large industries. Emphasis is placed on the need to compensate for injustice and on people's responsible stewardship of their forests, which have provided them support during difficult times.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issue is educational inequality and ensuring opportunities for young people through extracurricular activities to develop their talents. The speaker stresses the need to alleviate socio-economic problems through targeted investments.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes the protection of religious freedom, arguing that the very purpose of the security law is to free Orthodox believers from Russia's political influence so that they can dedicate themselves to their faith. Thus, the social focus is directed toward balancing religious freedom and national security, where security is a prerequisite for the free practice of religion.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
In the social sphere, the focus is placed on strengthening civil protection and crisis preparedness, requiring the construction of shelters and the training of the population. Furthermore, the need for adequate inclusion of vulnerable target groups (such as people with disabilities) in legislative processes is stressed, alongside criticism regarding the lack of transparency. The care reform and the doubling of study allowances are highlighted as significant social achievements.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Social issues are linked to economic well-being, emphasizing that inequality and corruption prevent public goods, such as healthcare, from reaching the average family and pensioners. According to the speaker, social justice is achieved through the redistribution of wealth.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social focus is the economic security of the elderly and middle-income workers. He/She opposes the increased flexibility of employment contracts (casual contracts), which puts employees in a weaker position, and calls for guarantees for 40-hour-a-week workers during times of economic hardship.