By Agendas: Reili Rand

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

When discussing social issues, emphasis is placed on improving people's ability to cope and enhancing social justice through the tax system. The speaker directly links these social concerns to economic solutions, criticizing the government for its disregard for the people.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The central social theme is supporting the birth rate and increasing the well-being of children and families. Social problems also include mental and physical health, as well as the availability of homes (housing).
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2025-10-08
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The socio-political focus centers on valuing children and families and addressing demographic challenges. Emphasis is placed on the need to support children's mental health, ensure the availability of support specialists, and make family benefits fairer (including increasing the benefit for single parents). The speaker advocates that the state's family policy should not pit different family models against each other.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main social issue is education, particularly the reform of vocational education and its regional accessibility. The concern is that budget cuts may jeopardize the structure of educational institutions and the provision of services in rural areas.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary social issue is education and the related mental health concerns among both students and teachers. The speaker stresses the necessity of protecting them from excessive anxiety and stress stemming from changes in how exams are organized.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary social issue is ensuring equal opportunities and social guarantees for children, emphasizing that school meals are a crucial social equalizer and a vital support mechanism for coping with daily life. Furthermore, the importance of healthy nutrition standards and children's health is highlighted, along with the need to reduce the impact of a family's financial capacity on children's access to services.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main social issue is the sense of security among local residents and ensuring it, given the situation where internal security resources are stretched. The focus is on police work and response capability, especially concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia.
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2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Social issues are linked to regional mobility and accessibility, which is underpinned by the development of public transport. The objective is to ensure island residents have a convenient and adequate connection to the mainland.
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2025-09-24
The impact of taxes on the economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

Insufficient Data
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2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The social sector places a strong emphasis on public safety and the fight against crime, citing the resolution of pedophilia crimes and the search for missing persons as key examples. Security considerations and the maintenance of the PPA's (Police and Border Guard Board's) operational tools remain at the forefront.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The primary social issue is crime and criminal policy; the speaker stresses the need to reduce crime and criticizes government plans that appear to anticipate an increase in criminal activity. He proposes establishing a council dedicated to crime reduction, prioritizing prevention over securing safety through incarceration.
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2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Among social issues, environmental problems and the need to involve environmental organizations are highlighted, referencing the discontinuation of the previous climate council's activities. The topic of regional inequality is also mentioned.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Basic and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (620 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The main social issue is children's equal access to free school meals, emphasizing social justice and the necessity of assisting lower-income families. Education policy is viewed through the prism of social welfare, contrasting the needs of a social worker's family with the tax benefits afforded to wealthy families.
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2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The central social issue revolves around demography and reducing child poverty, with a particular emphasis on the vulnerability of single-parent households. It is crucial that all children are valued equally, irrespective of their birth order or family structure.
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2025-09-17
Education policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The primary social issue is education policy, emphasizing the necessity of listening to the local community and the importance of preserving the school's name and identity. The question of protecting cultural values is also being raised in connection with the uncertain future of Suuremõisa Castle.
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2025-09-17
Health Insurance Fund deficit

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The main social issue is ensuring faster and better access to medical care for the public, a goal directly obstructed by the funding deficit of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). This has been presented as a priority problem requiring an immediate financial solution.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The main social issue is supporting the birth rate and raising children, which is directly linked to housing affordability. The speaker emphasizes that supporting young families in acquiring a home is a socially significant factor in influencing natality.
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2025-09-10
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The primary social issue is the accessibility and quality of healthcare, especially for island residents, who only have one facility providing 24/7 services. The acute problem of the shortage of healthcare workers is being highlighted, which points to concerns about social security and quality of life.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker focuses on social justice concerning energy costs, emphasizing that Estonian people should not have to constantly bear higher electricity prices and new surcharges.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Among social issues, immigration is addressed, but the approach is strictly economic and regulatory. The goal is to ensure the entry of skilled workers who help raise productivity, rather than low-wage workers.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The socio-political focus is on the well-being of families, the equal treatment of children, and the improvement of the demographic situation. It supports raising the allowance for the first and second child, as well as the single-parent allowance, to 100 euros, emphasizing that every child is equally valuable. It considers important the maintenance of qualification requirements for youth workers and the modernization of the parental benefit system to reduce the postponement of childbearing.
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2025-06-18
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main social theme is protecting people from falling into debt bondage, emphasizing the state's role in ensuring social security within the financial sector. This is framed as the need to accelerate the implementation of aid mechanisms (a credit register).
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2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

When discussing social issues, strong emphasis is placed on the importance of trusting the quality work produced by Estonia's free press and its journalists. The speaker goes on to criticize the prime minister for his lack of faith in the Estonian independent media.
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2025-06-17
Draft Law on the Sharing of Credit Information (652 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The social focus is placed on financial well-being and social security, highlighting the need to help people cope with increasing debt burdens. This is framed as a social problem that is unfortunately growing over time.
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

In the social sector, there is strong support for amendments to the Consent Act and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Acts. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to end discrimination against the elderly and people with disabilities when accessing public services, which the new consolidated act is expected to make possible.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main social concern is the deepening of wage poverty and the loss of social guarantees, which stems from unstable forms of employment becoming increasingly prevalent. The need to protect workers by guaranteeing stable income is emphasized, in opposition to the widespread implementation of the draft bill.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main social issues are the well-being and coping mechanisms of children and families, children's opportunities for development, and reducing social inequality linked to location. The speaker emphasizes the equal treatment of children and the need to support parents in balancing work and family life, while also proposing that school meal subsidies be considered.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The only social issue discussed is economic inequality, viewed through the lens of a tax system that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals. The necessity of security contributions is treated simply as a national expenditure.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Not enough data.
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2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

Among the social issues addressed is the impact of housing and the living environment on job creation in the counties. The importance of the availability of modern housing and rental homes is emphasized, especially in areas experiencing market failure, linking this directly to economic productivity.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

No data available.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary social issue is the accessibility and equitable distribution of healthcare services among the population, with particular concern regarding services for residents in rural areas. Emphasis is placed on the social consequences resulting from the shortage of specialists in smaller hospitals.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary social concern is the security of individuals in vulnerable circumstances and the quality of social welfare services. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing social protection and a high standard of services, specifically when responding to an incident that has caused concrete harm.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The main social issue revolves around supporting youth safety, awareness, and mental health, emphasizing that qualified youth workers are crucial for effective preventive work. The absence of qualification requirements is viewed as a security threat, allowing for systemic gaps through which young people can fall.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary social focus is on ensuring the legal protection of vulnerable individuals, emphasizing the necessity of improving the system's capacity to identify suffering and harm when the victim is unable to communicate on their own. This represents a strong emphasis on the issue of social justice.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The main social issue is the well-being of families and the financial distress they face, which is linked to national security. The speaker emphasizes the accessibility of education, advocating for transforming kindergarten into a free educational path and increasing the compensation for school meals.
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2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

There is no data.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Not enough data.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The primary social issue is environmental education and cultivating long-term environmental awareness within society. The speaker strongly supports the funding and strategic development of this sector, while opposing reorganizations that are detrimental to educational priorities.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

There is not enough data.
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2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among social issues, education management and youth work are at the forefront. The speaker defends the functioning education system in Hiiumaa and demands concrete steps to raise the quality of the youth sector and value youth workers.
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2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on public involvement and transparency in governance processes. This focus points to the desire to ensure the participation of civil society in the passing of important legislation.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

A central focus among social issues is gender equality and the representation of women in leadership bodies. The speaker emphasizes the need to combat systemic attitudes that tend to associate competence primarily with men. The objective is to create equal opportunities and prevent the notion that competence is exclusively the preserve of men.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

A key social issue is gender equality and representation in public life, stressing the necessity of equal opportunities and inclusion. The speaker is highly critical of the systemic bias that automatically links competence with men.
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2025-05-14
On the Management of the Ministry of Defence

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

No data available
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Basic Education Act, the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia, and other laws related thereto (establishing the obligation to attend school) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on social justice and education, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing high-quality school meals for every child, regardless of the family’s financial means. It views school meals as a crucial equalizing social measure that helps prevent children from skipping meals for economic reasons.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The central social issue is the equal treatment and quality of life of island residents, emphasizing the need to guarantee them the same access to vital services (work, school, specialist medical care) and community life that mainland residents enjoy. Island residents are not asking for special treatment, but for equality.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on education as a social issue, highlighting the impact of the vocational education reform on the Hiiumaa community and the island's educational future. Education policy is directly tied to regional political effects that concern the well-being of local residents.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The social focus is aimed at ensuring regional quality of life and community stability, while emphasizing improved access to jobs and services. Positive social impacts are mentioned (namely, growth in the number of residents and the proportion of children) in regions where the railway has already been restored. Furthermore, the issue of fairness regarding the restriction of private property is raised in connection with the obligation to pay land tax.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The social issue being addressed is the sustainability and viability of rural life, which is directly tied to the lack of employment opportunities. It is stressed that living in the countryside is simply not possible without a job.
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2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary social focus is the well-being and financial security of the family, specifically centering on the position of the "average family mother." Emphasis is placed on the challenges related to the availability and planning of social benefits (parental allowance, work ability benefit) when income is derived from casual or irregular wages.
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2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among social issues, the dominant topics are women's rights and protection against intimate partner violence, highlighting the statistic that 41% are victims. The necessity of tackling the gender pay gap is also emphasized, with strong support for promoting equality and creating systemic change.
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2025-04-23
Gender pay gap

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

It focuses on gender inequality and social justice, emphasizing the poverty risk faced by single parents (predominantly mothers) and the implications for children's futures. It directly links the wage gap to issues of birth rates and national sustainability, criticizing the state's expectations placed upon women under conditions of inequality. Furthermore, it highlights the low rate of successful child support collection.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main social theme is cultural equality and access, emphasizing that participation in culture must be ensured for every Estonian person in their local area. Additionally, the topic of preserving historical memory and heritage is addressed through the War of Independence memorial.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is ensuring a decent, living wage that guarantees a livelihood, which is seen as an inseparable part of the social democratic Nordic development model. Social democracy is clearly distinguished from socialism.
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2025-04-09
Tallinn Hospital and Healthcare Funding

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The primary social issue is the accessibility of healthcare services and guaranteeing social equity. The speaker advocates for a solidarity-based system to prevent a situation where the size of one's bank account dictates whether they receive medical treatment.
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2025-04-08
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The main social issue is gender equality and dismantling the systemic biases that prevent educated women from reaching leadership positions. The discussion covers the pay gap, the negative influence of stereotypes on decision-making processes, and the double burden placed on women (the professional job and the domestic shift). The objective is to establish fairness and equalize access to management roles.
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2025-03-26
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

Within the scope of social issues, strong emphasis is placed on people's livelihood and well-being, which is directly linked to the deterioration of purchasing power and the cost of the extremely expensive food basket. The focus is on the economic security of families and reducing inequality through tax policy.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issues are protecting women's rights and promoting gender equality, specifically reducing the wage gap and addressing the high level of intimate partner violence. It is emphasized that women's rights are human rights, and Estonia remains in a vulnerable position regarding these matters.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Political Parties Act and the Credit Institutions Act (585 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2025-03-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve migration proceedings) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session

This addresses the issue of immigration primarily within the context of the economic workforce, emphasizing concern regarding the volume of cheap labor being introduced and its subsequent impact on economic development.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

No data available.
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2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

There is too little data.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

There is not enough data.
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2024-04-09
First Reading of the Draft Law on Debt Collectors and Debt Purchasers (376 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The social focus is directed toward enhancing the financial security of the Estonian populace and preventing indebtedness. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of protecting citizens from becoming targets of debt collection agencies, which constitutes a vital social safeguard.
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