By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik
Total Sessions: 134
Fully Profiled: 134
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Insufficient data
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Among the social issues addressed are public safety and risk reduction in public transport. The removal of photographs from employee ID cards is considered a factor that increases risks, as it complicates the identification and verification of the driver, and may jeopardize the transparency of the service.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
In the social sector, the speaker focused on healthcare accessibility, emphasizing the dangers of long waiting lists for specialists and the inequality between public and private services. They are calling for systemic reform to ensure a fairer distribution of resources.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Insufficient data
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
No data available.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Social issues addressed include the financial situation and inequality faced by families with children, criticizing the government's plan to cut child benefits by 100 euros. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure equal opportunities for everyone and to resolve the complex issues surrounding benefits related to family status.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
There is not enough data.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Socially, the issue of the population's birth rate is being highlighted, criticizing the government's inconsistent policy regarding benefits for large families. The government's actions (the cancellation of these benefits) are viewed as measures that actively work against preventing the extinction of the nation.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Social sector issues are addressed through the lens of healthcare financing, specifically criticizing the catastrophic financial state of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the bonuses awarded to its management. The focus lies on the ethical and governance aspects of public service funding.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
There is insufficient data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the economic security of families with children, especially in rural areas where the car tax hits them particularly hard. The focus is on family livelihood and transportation needs.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Social issues arise indirectly in relation to international supply chain regulations, which mention the requirement for monitoring child labor. This, however, is framed as an unrealistic and impossible bureaucratic obligation, rather than a socio-political priority. Other social topics are not addressed.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary social concern is the nation's catastrophic birth rate, emphasizing the need to prioritize children and criticizing previous cuts to benefits for large families. There is strong opposition to uncontrolled immigration, linking it to the crime and prison problems prevalent in Western Europe (specifically Sweden).
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Among social issues, public security and criminal law are at the forefront, particularly concerning the management of individuals who have committed serious crimes (murderers, rapists) within the Estonian prison system. The emphasis is on security and legal liability related to potential new offenses.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social concern is road safety and the secure use of public spaces, particularly the protection of pedestrians from rented micro-mobility devices, which have rendered sidewalks dangerous and impassable. The focus is on preserving a safe urban environment for all road users.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data. The focus is purely on fiscal and budgetary issues.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Social issues are briefly touched upon, specifically mentioning the impact of tax hikes on future pensioners and questioning what benefits they will derive from these increases. Other social topics (such as education, security, and family policy) are not covered in the speeches.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issue is education, specifically the preservation of regional vocational and upper secondary education on Hiiumaa. The disappearance of educational institutions is viewed as a direct threat to social stability, which would lead to the departure of the population and a reduction in employment. The role of education in sustaining local life is strongly emphasized.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Opposes gender quotas, arguing that they devalue women and conflict with the market economy. It emphasizes traditional family values (man and woman) and the valuing of motherhood as the driver of the nation, while criticizing the overemphasis on career and Western progressive gender theories.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The primary social topic concerns education and the timing of the school day. The speaker argues that the proposed change to this schedule will disrupt the current timetables of children and families. Particular emphasis is placed on the increased difficulty of participating in extracurricular activities and managing family life.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Data is scarce.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The social focus is directed toward ensuring the quality of life and the preservation of communities for island residents, by treating the ferry connection as a vital public service. It is stressed that the accessibility and affordability of this service are directly linked to the opportunities available to island residents and the prevention of depopulation.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues being raised are the declining birth rate and the aging of the population. These problems are primarily viewed as a threat to economic and fiscal sustainability, as the number of taxpayers is steadily decreasing.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is little data available concerning social issues. He/She mentions the transition to Estonian-language education as a former priority for Isamaa. He/She criticizes social democracy and the consequences of the Swedish Social Democrats' migration policy, but stresses that this is not the subject of the current debate. He/She briefly touches on the increase in land tax, criticizing the state for consciously adding burdens onto citizens.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Among social topics, the issue of gender equality on private company boards is addressed, taking a strong stance against gender quotas and emphasizing the paramount importance of competence. The speaker also challenges the assertion that multiple genders exist, maintaining that in reality, there are only male and female.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Among the social topics addressed is the issue of global warming, which worries young people, but the speaker argues that Estonia's emissions are negligible on a global scale. The hypocrisy is emphasized: people talk about saving the climate while simultaneously increasing the production of munitions.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
There isn't enough data on social issues.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, there is a brief mention of the injustice where the state takes small sums from single mothers or large families, while billions are squandered due to decisions made by politicians. This contrast is presented as a moral argument against the lack of accountability.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient Data.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
No data available
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social theme is citizenship policy and integration, which is being viewed through the lens of national security and the preservation of culture. The speaker calls for strict requirements regarding language and historical knowledge, and criticizes non-citizens who have not wanted or made the effort to learn Estonian over the past 30 years. This is framed as a threat to the survival of the nation.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The main social topic is the physical activity and health of young people, which is being treated as the country's biggest problem, evidenced by the low physical capability of those entering compulsory military service. The speaker strongly supports improving the well-being of families with children and restoring subsidies for extracurricular activities, directly linking social expenditures to national defense and public health.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is too little data.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Social issues are presented within the context of economic criticism, stressing that the government’s tax hikes have taken money away from pensioners and large families. These examples are cited to illustrate the government’s priorities and fiscal injustice.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Among social issues, education is addressed, focusing on the administrative restructuring of the school network and ensuring the funding of the education agreement. It is emphasized that the failure to adopt the education agreement was due to financial, not substantive, reasons.
2025-02-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
There is not enough data.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among social issues, strong opposition prevails against the promotion of gender identity diversity in education, which is considered psychologically damaging to young girls and potentially leading to drastic surgical procedures. The speaker stresses that such issues should be addressed by doctors and psychologists, rather than being promoted.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary social concern is protecting the health and safety of coastal residents, given that offshore wind turbines may generate infrasound and microplastics, posing a threat to the local population. This situation is often described as the residents "being guinea pigs."
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
On social issues, the speaker holds a strongly conservative stance, emphasizing the primacy of the traditional family model (mother and father). The role of motherhood is considered sacred and essential, and should take precedence over career models. They oppose the equal treatment of new family models in school curricula and criticize state television programming (such as "Drag Show") for ridiculing motherhood.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-12-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary social theme is demography and family formation, stressing the necessity of bringing back families who have left Estonia and creating a new Estonian generation. The personal conduct of politicians is also addressed satirically, along with the topic of having children.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Data is scarce.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
No data available
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
Social issues—including education funding, public transport, and teachers’ salaries—are treated as direct consequences of failed economic policy. He emphasizes that the funding of social sectors depends directly on sound economic decisions.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
On social matters, the speaker is clearly conservative, advocating for state coverage of health insurance for stay-at-home mothers. The funding of sex reassignment surgeries and "propaganda events" organized by LGBT associations using taxpayer money is strongly criticized and called into question, as the speaker considers it a disproportionate expenditure.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Health issues within the social sector are addressed, highlighting concerns regarding the potential adverse health effects of infrasound on health, a factor that has not been adequately investigated during the establishment of wind farms.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social focus is child safety and protection from pedophiles, emphasizing the need for robust preventative measures and data accessibility. Emphasis is placed on ensuring public safety through the employer's mandatory screening obligation.
2024-12-02
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Attention is drawn to social issues, specifically highlighting the negative impact that the construction of offshore wind farms and power lines has on the health and living environment of local residents. This includes mentioning the necessity of clearing hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest to build the power lines, as well as the visual pollution and health risks associated with the offshore wind farms themselves.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a firm stance on the question of suffrage, insisting that voting rights must remain exclusively for citizens of the Republic of Estonia to ensure the preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture. They warn of the long-term consequences that could arise from carelessly granting suffrage to third-country nationals and future immigrants, citing the problems in Sweden.
2024-11-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
The primary social theme revolves around protecting citizens' rights and ensuring their inclusion in the planning process, highlighting the necessity of hearing from individuals who have submitted written opinions. The speaker opposes changes that are implemented "at the expense of citizens' rights."
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary social issue is the demographic problem, which is viewed as an economic threat because the decline in the birth rate will lead to a shrinking number of taxpayers in the future.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Among social issues, migration and social segregation, or ghettoization, are being intensely addressed. The position is that these problems cannot be solved through the spatial planning authority; instead, they require a stricter migration policy. Criticism is being leveled against the current changes to migration policy, which are being implemented under the pretext of bringing in more labor.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Socio-politically, he/she addresses the issue of state funding for abortion, emphasizing that exceptional cases must be considered, such as pregnancy resulting from rape. He/She asks how one should approach cases where medical contraindications are absent, but the social reasons are understandable.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
Of the social issues, only environmental policy is addressed, which is skeptically framed as "climate hysteria." Data on stances regarding traditional social issues is lacking.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the discussion focuses on the closure of rural schools and the centralization of government agencies in the capital, topics broadly tied to the viability of rural life and centralization itself. According to the speaker, these actions demonstrate the government's intent to concentrate all aspects of life in major metropolitan areas.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Among the social problems highlighted is the need for equal access to quality healthcare (the availability of specialist medical care) and education (the preservation of vocational school specialties) in rural areas. The fate of culturally valuable buildings (manor complexes), which are often linked to social institutions, is also a cause for concern.
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Instead of social topics, the focus shifts to legal justice and the protection of individual rights, particularly concerning the inviolability of property—a constitutional principle. The speaker emphasizes compassion and the desire to resolve the concerns of fellow citizens.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The text addresses social issues related to public order, policing, and detention, focusing particularly on the placement of intoxicated individuals and those in custody. The emphasis is placed on legal procedure and guaranteeing state security, rather than on moral or value-based considerations.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on social themes—specifically family security and boosting the birth rate—linking these issues directly to economic policy. It highlights the logistical challenges faced by families in rural areas regarding transporting children to school and extracurricular activities, and criticizes policies that exacerbate these costs.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The sociopolitical focus centers on protecting marriage and the exemplary family model, while actively opposing their devaluation. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing social security for large families and mothers, specifically through health insurance and parental benefits, and promoting pride in the roles of mother and father.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Data is scarce.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the rights of property owners are being raised due to the necessity of expropriating land for a 120-meter wide utility corridor. The need to reduce bureaucracy is also mentioned, citing as an example the lengthy process of obtaining design specifications within the Saaremaa municipality.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
In social policy, the focus is on supporting children and large families. This is viewed as essential for the survival of the nation-state and preventing its extinction, especially considering the current birth rate of 1.4. He stresses that these subsidies are vital for preserving the nation, language, and culture, just as it is laid out in the preamble to the constitution. The speaker opposes the introduction of needs-based criteria for family benefits.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
No data available.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary social issue is economic inequality and protecting low-income individuals from the negative effects of tax legislation. Social questions are addressed directly through the impact of tax policy on the pocketbook.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main social issue is supporting children and large families. The speaker argues that the car tax is essentially an anti-child tax because it makes it harder for families to transport their children to school and extracurricular activities, particularly in rural areas. Children are considered the most precious asset, and taxing them would be absurd.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The socio-political agenda centers on protecting pensioners and families with children, emphasizing that at least half of all pensioners live below the poverty line. There is opposition to scrapping the income tax exemption for pensions, as well as the proposed car tax, which makes life significantly harder for families with children living in rural areas.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the protection of property rights and the need to ensure fair compensation for landowners when nature conservation restrictions limit their rights. This topic is related to the demonstration that took place in front of Toompea.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The primary social concern revolves around the health and quality of life of residents in coastal areas, which is being jeopardized by the low-frequency and infrasound noise generated by offshore wind turbines. There is a demand that developers cease using people as test subjects and that up-to-date noise regulations be implemented to protect the health of both humans and animals.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue is the restriction of voting rights, which is justified by the necessity of ensuring Estonia’s security and its status as the national sovereign. This points to a strong priority placed on protecting national security and identity, elevating it above certain civil liberties.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The issue of Russian citizens' right to vote in local elections is being addressed, but this is approached strictly within the context of security and political tactics (gaining votes). The topic is framed as a question of security and political loyalty, rather than primarily an issue of civil rights.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Among social issues, attention is drawn to the risk of people losing their property because they cannot afford the interest payments caused by the rising Euribor, linking this to social injustice and an unregulated banking sector. This is a primary social concern that is closely tied to economic regulation.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient data. The speeches focus on election security and energy policy, rather than typical social issues such as education, immigration, or civil liberties.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
On the topic of social issues, the question of consumer confidence and ensuring the authenticity of precious metals purchases is being raised. Concerns are voiced that the legislative amendments could lead to an increase in fraud and create more work for the police, also pointing toward a low-quality, unregulated market.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
In terms of social issues, the medical and pharmaceutical trade with Russia is being examined. This examination refutes humanitarian arguments because this business supports Russia's war effort, particularly through the treatment of wounded soldiers. The entire topic is framed within the context of security and ethics.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary social issues are the question of suffrage for Russian and Belarusian citizens tied to security concerns, and refugee employment in Estonia. The speaker emphasizes security considerations in the context of voting rights, asking which one constitutes the greater security risk.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus regarding social issues is placed on the financial hardships resulting from the government's economic policy, highlighting the plight of payday loan borrowers and their subsequent targeting by debt collection agencies. The speaker directly correlates the tax hikes with increased social vulnerability.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Central to the social issues is the promotion of traditional family values and role models (the proud mother or father). The speaker expresses strong opposition to government policies promoting the equalization of same-sex marriage, viewing it as a negative example in the context of increasing the birth rate.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data. Although the social analogy ("born into the wrong body") is used, the speaker does not express a position on socio-political issues.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Regarding social matters, emphasis is placed on the importance of the traditional family model (mother and father) for the preservation of society and the resolution of the demographic crisis. There is strong opposition to uncontrolled immigration, as it increases segregation and the risks of ghettoization, and poses a threat to internal security.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The primary social and security issue is the disenfranchisement of third-country nationals, which is being addressed in the context of national security and urgency. This demonstrates a strong preference for security at the expense of civil liberties for non-citizens.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main social issues are public health—particularly the problem of childhood obesity—and support for large families. The speaker strongly stressed the need to maintain funding for hobby groups, which is directly tied to children's opportunities for physical activity.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
We examine policing and security aspects within the context of criminal proceedings, stressing the necessity of procedural fairness and the protection of civil liberties against excessive state regulation. Particular emphasis is placed on the disproportionate use of force when conducting searches.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The central social issue is the birth rate crisis and the threat of national extinction, which is being treated as a national priority. The speaker stresses the necessity of taking action to prevent catastrophic consequences.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
No data available.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker's primary social concern is the demographic extinction of the nation, demanding that the birth rate be raised above the replacement level (2.1 children). The issue is framed as a matter of national and cultural preservation, referencing the preamble of the constitution and negatively addressing immigration in the context where the nation is dying out.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social sector emphasizes the need to fund teachers' salary increases (10 million euros) and to protect families with children from austerity measures. This demonstrates a focus on safeguarding the well-being of education and families.
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker vehemently stresses family policy, viewing the support of large families as the primary measure for the preservation of the nation. He is fiercely anti-immigration, expressing concern that the country will be overrun by migrants. Furthermore, he highlights the security dimension, demanding the revocation of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states. He emphasizes the need to preserve the nation, language, and culture through the ages.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues center on consumer protection and maintaining consumer trust when purchasing precious metals, driven by fears regarding the negative consequences of regulatory easing. Furthermore, equal access to vital services (such as electricity) is stressed for all citizens, irrespective of their place of residence.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
It focuses on social problems in rural areas, emphasizing the difficulties of transporting children to school and extracurricular activities due to school closures and restrictions on car ownership. Additionally, it raises the salary issues of public sector employees (teachers, rescuers) and the topic of migration quotas, criticizing the government's inaction in these areas.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Lack of data
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Social issues concern the organization of life in rural areas and the logistical needs of families (transporting children to school, kindergarten, and extracurricular activities). These needs are framed as being threatened due to the car tax, which makes life in the countryside difficult.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker raises the issue of the demographic crisis and expresses concern about the survival of the nation over the next 50 years. He/She is strongly opposed to multiplying the quota for foreign labor, fearing that this would endanger the Estonian language and culture, considering the large number of foreigners who have already entered the country.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Highlighted as social problems are the undervaluing of teachers ("We don't value our teachers") and the demographic collapse. These issues are linked to the failure of the government's priorities and economic policy.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Among the social issues being raised is the conflict between nature conservation and ensuring electricity supply, where conservation restrictions impede the expansion of power line corridors. The speaker calls for better coordination between these two sectors to resolve the daily electricity shortages faced by residents.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is insufficient data.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social issues under discussion relate to childbirth, specifically the timeframe for registering home births and the role of healthcare professionals. The topic of baby trafficking and international surrogacy was also indirectly raised, citing cases in the United States.