By Months: Heljo Pikhof
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
5 Speeches
Mental health and the capacity of the healthcare system are at the forefront of social issues. The strong opposition to accepting Swedish prisoners stems from the fear that this will come at the expense of Estonian children’s mental health, given the shortage of specialists. Emphasis is placed on the need for security systems and complex treatment that the Estonian system is currently unable to provide.
10.2025
8 Speeches
The focus regarding social issues centers on internal security and crime prevention, positioning citizens' safety in direct opposition to the government's business plan. Concern is also raised about the strain on the healthcare system, particularly the shortage of mental health services, which are slated to be utilized by Swedish prisoners requiring complex treatment. It is stressed that this development comes at the expense of the mental well-being of Estonian children.
09.2025
30 Speeches
The primary social issues are educational inequality, emphasizing the need for differentiated funding and support services so that a child's background does not determine their educational path. He/She also addresses public health and mental well-being, advocating for time off to counter excessive overworking. Furthermore, he/she calls for a more robust approach to the issue of euthanasia and criticizes the weakening of internal security in Southern Estonia due to the transfer of Swedish prisoners.
06.2025
36 Speeches
The main social issue is educational inequality, which is tied to income and location, requiring free foundational education and support services for inclusive schooling. He/She emphasizes children's mental health problems and school bullying. Additionally, he/she addresses public safety concerns (micromobility devices, police shortages) and the state's responsibility in supporting vulnerable individuals who have fallen victim to fraud.
05.2025
7 Speeches
The social sector is focusing on issues related to elderly care and the social safety net. The speaker criticized the Reform Party's stance on using pensions to pay for nursing home placement and voiced concern that legislative amendments could cause thousands of people to lose their entitlement to unemployment allowance. He/She stressed the necessity of ensuring that people will continue to receive either unemployment insurance benefits or subsistence benefits going forward.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The primary social issue revolves around achieving work-life balance and securing the rights of employees concerning leisure time and paid leave. Although the proposal is being introduced on a day linked to Christian tradition (Easter Monday), the focus remains squarely on social justice and guaranteeing adequate rest for all workers.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The social issue examined is the public's sense of security, anxiety, and fear of war, which is treated as a direct consequence of the government's hesitant and contradictory conduct regarding national defense.
02.2025
10 Speeches
In the social sector, the primary focus is on the mental and physical health of young people, which is threatened by the excessive use of smart devices and social media. Solutions proposed include improving awareness, teaching digital literacy, and establishing a clear national framework for schools to regulate the use of smart devices. Emphasis is also placed on the example set by parents and the role of youth work in directing young people toward other activities.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The primary social theme is adult education and lifelong learning, which is seen as a crucial factor in improving people's well-being and ability to cope in a rapidly changing society. The text emphasizes the need to provide quality learning opportunities throughout the entire lifespan.