By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, the need is emphasized to restrict the voting rights of non-citizens (especially Russian citizens) in local elections to ensure the legitimacy of the president and the local councils. It supports the strengthening of democracy (e.g., the direct election of the president and referendums) and considers it important that elected officials speak Estonian, noting that the coalition rejected this requirement. It criticizes the Social Democrats, who have forgotten the working class and focus only on the "rainbow flag and minorities."
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most crucial social issue is the preservation of the Estonian language and national statehood in the context of immigration. C1 level proficiency in Estonian is required of local council candidates to prevent Russification. Concerns are expressed regarding the rapid growth of mass immigration, particularly migration from Slavic countries and family reunification migration, and warnings are issued about the influence of Russian propaganda on the Russian-speaking population.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The social sphere is dominated by the themes of nation-statehood and demography, emphasizing the need to protect the Estonian language and culture from immigration. Concerns are being expressed about the large volume of uncontrolled immigration (approximately 6,000 people per year, plus foreign workers) and Ukrainian refugees (80% of whom are Russians and deserters), which threatens Estonia’s social stability.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Regarding social issues, normal traditions, customs, and dietary habits are strongly protected against ideological coercion. Furthermore, the oppression of women by extremist Islamists (niqab, burqa) is criticized, while the Reform Party is simultaneously accused of hypocrisy regarding tolerance and women's rights.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
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