By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social concern revolves around defending the position of the Estonian language within the service sector and the worsening linguistic environment, which is viewed as critical and having spiraled out of control. This has been framed as a significant social problem impacting daily life at the regional level.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, concern about national security and the preservation of the Estonian language dominates, driven by the increasing size of the Islamic community and the number of Arab students. In the health sector, there is a strong emphasis on civil liberties, with claims that mandatory vaccination constituted a violation of the constitution (Article 18) and illegal drug experimentation.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, civil liberties and property rights are strongly defended against state coercion. The speaker differentiates between rules necessary for preserving lives (e.g., smoke detectors) and those restricting freedoms (e.g., the car tax). Media criticism is also mentioned, specifically referencing the ideological bias of the content broadcast by the national public service media.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It focuses on the economic root cause of social problems, pointing to the increase in grocery store thefts and the closure of rural schools as indicators of a deteriorating situation. It emphasizes the necessity of maintaining public morale by avoiding the constant bombardment of depressing messages (such as the end of the world or extreme saving measures).
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on the issue of the impartiality of the legal system and the police, criticizing political interference and harassment (the harassment of Kuusik's childhood friends). This emphasizes concern over the violation of the principles of the rule of law and civil liberties.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Focuses on the topics of education and security. It demands that Ukrainian children study in the Ukrainian language and follow Ukrainian curricula to ensure their successful return to their homeland. It expresses concern regarding uncontrolled immigration and the associated security risks (such as thefts and hostile individuals), calling for improved background checks and access to criminal records.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on the social injustice related to the state recognition of children born via unassisted home birth, stressing that the government deprives them of benefits and a personal identification code. He/She sharply criticizes the state's priorities, which favor ideological issues (such as same-sex couples entering into partnerships) over securing children's fundamental rights.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Social issues are primarily utilized to attack opponents, by highlighting the coalition's previous amendment proposals during the marriage referendum. These proposals (such as marriage from the age of 14, or the proposal to legalize pedophilia) are presented as evidence of the opponents' moral decay and the disgracing of the legislature.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
In social matters, the speaker challenges the policy of marriage equality, bringing up the issue of polygamous marriage within the context of Islamic minorities and accusing the government of minority persecution. Strong emphasis is also placed on preserving Estonian-language education in Ida-Virumaa, criticizing the closure of Estonian schools.