By Plenary Sessions: Õnne Pillak
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily directed toward increasing the birth rate in Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of providing young families with a sense of security and stability from both an economic and a national security standpoint. The political position is rather policy-driven and pragmatic, stressing that measures aimed at improving the quality of life are more crucial than simply increasing a single benefit payment. He/She supports the government's recent social initiatives, defending them against criticism from the opposition.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly supports the expansion of social security schemes, particularly regarding the introduction of partial sickness benefits and the provision of extended care allowances for all parents of sick children. The focus is on a political solution that ensures people receive the necessary treatment and supports their continued participation in the labor market, while preventing the neglect of treatment needs for individuals with serious diagnoses based solely on their income level.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on issues concerning children's well-being and school organization, which are often framed as health and social problems. The speaker moderately supports postponing the start of the school day (for instance, until nine o'clock) to ensure children get more sleep and have the chance to eat breakfast without rushing. This stance is driven by both institutional health data and direct feedback received from parents.