By Plenary Sessions: Eero Merilind
Total Sessions: 2
Fully Profiled: 2
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main social theme is the welfare of the elderly, pension benefits, and equal treatment. Emphasis is placed on the obligation of local governments to treat pensioners equally, regardless of their place of residence, and to ensure they receive pocket money (20–25% of their pension) and necessary assistive devices. [The speaker/text] expresses personal interest in the sustainability of the pension system (especially concerning those who opted out of the Second Pillar).
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
In the social sphere, a key issue is the regulation of abortion and its relationship to women's overall rights and equality within society. The speaker stresses the necessity of gaining a deep understanding of the social causes behind abortions and the concept of free will, while adopting a value-based approach to the subject.