By Plenary Sessions: Reili Rand
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social issues include gender equality, combating intimate partner violence, and eliminating the gender pay gap. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of protecting citizens, particularly those who require greater protection than others, by utilizing the international human rights mechanism.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
A strong focus is placed on gender equality and women's economic independence. Emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the wage gap on birth rates and children's well-being, highlighting the poverty risk faced by single parents (predominantly mothers). The shortcomings of the maintenance support system are also criticized, given that only 30% of potential recipients actually receive this aid.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The core social issue is the accessibility of culture and regional equality, which is conceptualized as a fundamental right. Emphasis is also placed on valuing historical memory and heritage, highlighted through the memorial dedicated to those who fell in the War of Independence.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social focus remains on the standard of living, highlighting the necessity of guaranteeing people a decent, living wage that ensures their livelihood. This issue is often discussed as a positive example of the Nordic model.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary social issue is healthcare accessibility and social equality. The speaker advocates for the protection of a solidarity-based system to prevent the increase of inequality in accessing medical care, which is driven by the involvement of private funding.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The central social theme is gender equality and the elimination of systemic discrimination, which is evident in the wage gap and the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. It emphasizes the necessity of overcoming stereotypes and establishing equitable access to professional positions to ensure the integrity and justice of society.