By Plenary Sessions: Heljo Pikhof
Total Sessions: 4
Fully Profiled: 4
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the current compensation system for nature conservation restrictions, which is deemed unjust. The speaker is demanding the payment of fair compensation that accurately reflects lost revenue, alongside the termination of income taxation on these subsidies. This position is clearly focused on policy and fairness, stressing that the financial burden of nature conservation should not be offloaded onto specific landowners.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political focus is heavily centered on environmental and resource management issues. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's forestry policy, particularly the plan to convert 70% of forests into tree plantations and the lowering of the felling age, deeming this approach misguided. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to accelerate the establishment of renewable energy production capacities through legislative changes.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is strong political opposition to the proposed bill concerning the reform of the unemployment benefit system. The primary concern is the loss of unemployment benefit eligibility for thousands of people and the resulting increase in the number of households requiring subsistence benefits. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the priority of protecting the social safety net.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus centers on social policy, particularly the financing of long-term care for the elderly and the indexation of pensions. The speaker criticizes the Reform Party's proposed idea of "a care home place in exchange for the pension" and demands clarification on whether the government supports the view that individuals must quit their jobs because of caregiving responsibilities. This stance is strongly critical of the government's social policy and its historical assertions.