By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Not enough data
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
No data available
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the direct negative impact of economic policy on people's purchasing power and ability to cope. It is noted that tax increases coupled with rising prices have eroded purchasing power, forcing over half of the population to rely on savings just to make ends meet monthly. The European Union's highest rate of youth unemployment is also highlighted.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is a strong defender of civil liberties, prioritizing constitutional freedom and confidentiality. He/She categorically opposes measures planned by the state that would expand surveillance (mobile cameras, snooping through bank account data) and restrict the right to public assembly or criminalize "thought crimes."
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
It focuses on social spending, sharply criticizing the government's plan to make child benefits selective (or means-tested). The speaker warns that this change would strip the benefit from parents earning the average wage, signaling opposition to the tightening of social benefits.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is too little data.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Among the social issues raised was the failure to consider the protests of people with special needs (the Chamber of People with Disabilities) when drafting the concept for car tax exemptions. This highlights concern regarding the influence of vulnerable groups on political decision-making.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It addresses social problems through the lens of economic insecurity and inflation, stressing that rising prices hit low-income individuals, the elderly, and families with children the hardest. It criticizes the government's approach to the demographic crisis, which involves importing thousands of cheap laborers. The impact of economic insecurity on the postponement of childbirth is also mentioned.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The demographic crisis and the depopulation of rural areas are at the forefront of social issues, a situation that is painfully impacting the share of Estonians. Strong opposition is directed at the decision to withdraw health insurance from stay-at-home mothers starting January 1st, a move widely regarded as a painful blow to rural residents.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The text mentions needs-based support (€100 million) as a measure intended to improve the budgetary position, planned for 2028–2029. No socio-political viewpoint is expressed beyond the fiscal impact of this measure.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker places a strong emphasis on civil liberties and privacy, opposing the mass collection of personal data and the establishment of a surveillance state. They highlight concerns that health data (specifically, payment records or transactions made to doctors) could potentially end up in a massive centralized database.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The central theme is the protection of individual liberties and privacy, often referencing the Anglo-American approach. There is strong opposition to the super database (which handles sensitive personal data) and the initiative to regulate "thought crimes" based on internet browsing history. They view the government's activities as the dismantling of freedom.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The most important social issue is family policy, where the speaker criticizes the government's measures as undermining the security of families and deepening the demographic catastrophe. In the context of healthcare, the importance of treatment waiting lists is emphasized regarding people's quality of life and their ability to return to work, contrasting with the minister's assertion that waiting time is irrelevant.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Social issues are confined to the development of civil security and the hazard notification system. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure public messaging for civilians and the full operational capability of the notification system (siren system). This is directly linked to security threats and the necessity of informing civilians, as demonstrated by the Polish incident.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Not enough data
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Regarding social issues, it highlights the negative impact of tax hikes on lower-income individuals, families with children, and the middle class, claiming that the Kallas/Michal policy effectively takes away a month's salary from a person earning the average wage. It also mentions concerns about a "demographic catastrophe" and opposes making family benefits more selective.
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main social issue is the protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties against state intervention, particularly concerning data collection and profiling. A warning is issued that the creation of a centralized "super database" calls into question the behavior of most law-abiding citizens and sets a precedent for the uncontrolled expansion of government agencies. The necessity of protecting banking secrecy is emphasized.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily placed on fundamental rights, particularly the right to privacy and confidentiality, in relation to the widespread deployment of license plate recognition cameras. It warns against the erosion of these fundamental rights and criticizes the proposed bill that would permit data mining and the use of AI systems. Furthermore, it highlights the negative social impact of the motor vehicle tax on individuals with special needs and families with children.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
There is a lack of data.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The central social issue is the balance between individual liberties and state surveillance. The speaker warns that the fast-tracked law opens the door to the profiling of individuals and extensive data processing, which threatens the scope of freedom in society, as there is no substantive discussion regarding the limits of data collection.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
In the social sphere, attention is focused on the effectiveness of legal protection and the treatment of victims' families (Pihlakodu). A strong emphasis is also placed on security risks associated with serious criminals arriving from Sweden, particularly given their immigrant background and lack of family ties to Sweden.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It highlights the negative impact of tax increases on ordinary people, pensioners, and those with disabilities, pointing out the resulting decline in purchasing power. It criticizes the reduction or postponement of support for large families and the effective extortion of consent regarding the car tax from organizations representing people with disabilities. It stresses the need to restore people's optimism and their outlook on the future.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The social focus centers on internal security and the ramifications of immigrant crime, utilizing the Swedish experience as a cautionary example. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect the Estonian environment from the introduction of individuals who have committed serious crimes (presumably those of immigrant background) and their visitors, deeming this a strategic risk.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Among social issues, only the level of youth unemployment is mentioned, serving as one indicator of the economic downturn and "black rankings." Data is unavailable for other traditional social sectors (e.g., education, immigration, civil rights).
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Insufficient data
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Social issues are addressed through an economic lens, opposing the imposition of gender quotas on listed companies in the interest of economic freedom. He/She criticizes the conflation of ideological concepts and economic categories, which is inconsistent with the operational culture of a free society.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Social issues are addressed in the context of economic well-being and a widespread societal crisis of trust stemming from government lack of integrity. Emphasis is placed on the impact of tax increases on people's livelihoods and the decline in societal efficiency.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Social issues are viewed through the lens of economic sustainability, highlighting the negative impact of inflation on the real incomes of wage earners and pensioners. The speaker warns that rising prices reduce people's standard of living, but traditional social policy topics are not addressed.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The social focus centers on the rising tax burden and the difficult, forced choices facing lower-income individuals. There is heavy criticism of the government's justification for the draft climate law, particularly the suggestion that poorer people should cycle more to compensate for the car tax, an idea widely dismissed as naive, out of touch with reality, and irrelevant.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is insufficient information.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
In the social sector, emphasis is placed on the negative impact of economic policy on the livelihood of working people and the elderly, which is due to the rise in indirect taxes and general price increases. Social issues are addressed primarily in the context of economic sustainability and the cost of living.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Lack of Data. The discussions focus exclusively on topics related to energy and the economy.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
In the social policy sphere, the question of the right of entry is being addressed, standing firmly against a paradigmatic shift that would grant all individuals a subjective right to enter Estonia, subjecting this right to judicial review. This is viewed as a security threat and the elimination of the state's executive discretionary authority, which contradicts the long-standing position of Estonian security institutions.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Social topics covered include the impact of inflation on purchasing power and the level of the minimum wage. It is noted that the net purchasing power of working people and pensioners is decreasing, and reference is made to Eurostat data indicating that Estonia’s minimum wage is the lowest in the EU when adjusted for purchasing power parity.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The central social issue is the birth rate crisis, which the government has completely ignored, despite the rate being the lowest this century. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure the security of families and the continuation of the nation, while accusing the government of systematically undermining the sense of security for families.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on social well-being and the protection of individual liberties, particularly the plight of the elderly who are being hit by tax hikes. The government's policy is criticized for forcing people into difficult choices concerning the use of their property and the exercise of their freedom of movement, labeling this a restriction of freedom.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Lack of Data
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The social focus centers on the well-being and protection of the purchasing power of the elderly, emphasizing that high inflation is currently outpacing pension increases, which is degrading their quality of life. Furthermore, it is stressed that the combined effect of tax increases and inflation will diminish the purchasing power of working individuals by year-end.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The subject addresses social and security issues, advocating for the restriction of voting rights for third-country nationals and stateless persons in the interests of national security. Furthermore, it strongly supports severing the influence stemming from the Moscow Patriarchate, deeming this a critical national interest.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The topics of the closure of the Environmental Board and the creation of a central IT authority are mentioned, but only as examples of the government's internal confusion and contradictory positions. Data on traditional social problems is lacking.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues (such as family reunification or the confusion among Narva residents) have been acknowledged, but they are prioritized below security concerns. The speaker stresses that closing the border does not violate international conventions. Furthermore, the speaker criticizes the Minister of Economic Affairs for delving into issues of gender equality and discrimination, arguing that these topics fall under the purview of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
Insufficient data
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
No data available
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social issue is suffrage and the loyalty of non-Estonian speaking communities, which is treated exclusively as a question of security and political power within the Estonian state. The speaker emphasizes that this current debate does not concern humanitarian or human rights, which are guaranteed to everyone by the constitution, but rather issues pertaining to the state's political power.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Social issues are addressed through the prism of security, supporting a constitutional amendment aimed at restricting voting rights in local elections to curb Russian influence. Furthermore, efforts are underway to neutralize the legal influence of the Moscow Patriarchate, which is framed as both a security and a legal problem.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues are addressed through the lens of economic policy consequences, emphasizing the negative impact of tax hikes on families with children, small business owners, rural residents, and the elderly. It is specifically highlighted that the net pension decreased for over 146,000 Estonian pensioners due to the rise in income tax. The social focus is aimed at restoring economic security.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary social focus is on the quality of life and social security of seniors. Concerns are being raised regarding the high cost of care home services (medication, accessible transport) and the loss of the benefit for pensioners living alone, which affected nearly 7,000 people. Protection of seniors' purchasing power and actual quality of life is demanded.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The primary social issue is the voting rights of stateless persons and citizens of third countries. The speaker emphasizes the need to resolve this question comprehensively within the context of amending the constitution, while simultaneously acknowledging the controversial nature of the topic.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus of social issues centers on economic justice and the protection of property rights related to the car tax. It is emphasized that the tax unfairly burdens lower-income individuals, young people, and large families, limiting their freedom to manage their property and make choices.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Insufficient data.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Social issues (healthcare, the social sector) are mentioned only in the context where the government has squandered the reserves and where these sectors are competing with defense spending. The speaker emphasizes that national defense is currently an existential priority that must serve as the foundation for all other sectors. [The speaker] criticizes the government for dealing with unnecessary bureaucracy (cage hens, plastic caps) during an economic crisis.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The central social issue is demography and supporting large families, emphasizing the necessity of providing families with financial security, rather than just running empty propaganda campaigns. Criticism is directed at decisions regarding benefits for large families, the elimination of income tax exemptions for children and spouses, and the withdrawal of health insurance for mothers who stay at home.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary social issue is the suffrage of non-citizens, which is viewed explicitly as a security risk, as it enables the Russian Federation to manipulate the Russian community. The speaker strongly advocates for restricting these rights in order to protect Estonia’s national interests and security.
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Social issues are addressed solely within the context of the budget, noting that social benefits constitute the largest volume expenditure item, which is defined by law. The actual reduction of the budget for the education and culture sector is also mentioned, despite the absence of a general decline in government expenditure.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The social focus is centered on people’s ability to cope and the decline in real income, particularly concerning families with children, the elderly, and low-income individuals who are forced to make "difficult, unavoidable choices." [The speaker/text] criticizes the government's decision to assign the Ministry of Economic Affairs the task of dealing with gender equality, viewing it as irrelevant bureaucratic expansion during an economic recession.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The social focus is on the well-being of the elderly, families with children, and low-income individuals—those who will be hit hardest by the tax increases. Special emphasis is placed on the unfair taxation of pensioners, citing the dismantling of the income tax exemption system for the average pension and the upcoming additional 2% taxation.
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The main social issues are children's rights, the well-being of families, and the demographic crisis, all of which require prioritizing the interests of children. There is strong opposition to making family benefits selective and to cutting funding for hobby education. Furthermore, the government's policy regarding the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state and the exceptional granting of citizenship to individuals who have committed crimes is being criticized.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses concern over the multiplication of fees for social and healthcare services, which places the burden on the shoulders of those needing assistance. They criticize the government’s lack of dialogue with stakeholders in the social sector. In the field of education, there is sharp criticism regarding the chaotic mismanagement of the 10 million euro distribution and the situation that led to the teachers’ strike.
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Social issues have been addressed within the context of economic well-being and social impact, emphasizing Parliament’s duty of care toward the populace. The objective is to ensure that major decisions are affordable for society and do not worsen people’s prospects for maintaining their livelihood. Social security is connected to both the economic and general security perspectives.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social/security issue concerns suffrage, with the speaker demanding that the electorate in local elections be restricted to Estonian citizens. This stance is strongly security-based, citing Russian aggression and the threat of effective dual citizenship, and criticizes the preservation of voting rights for stateless persons at the constitutional level.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Not enough data.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
Social issues are examined through the lens of economic security and quality of life, emphasizing that the government's policies are eroding the confidence and real purchasing power of Estonian families. The result of this policy is that people's future prospects are becoming more fragile and consumption is decreasing—a trend the government appears to be viewing positively.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
In the social sector, the speaker focuses on the demographic crisis and family security, demanding a moratorium on any initiatives to cut child and family benefits. They defend the interests of the elderly, criticizing plans to make savings at the expense of nursing home residents, and condemning the defunding of the Estonian Association of Pensioners' Unions.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the social consequences, highlighting the financial struggles faced by homeowners, particularly the elderly (pensioners in Nõmme), due to increasing housing costs and the growing tax burden. Homeownership is viewed as a positive value that should not be jeopardized or forced into impossible choices by taxation. The text also criticizes the government's "manor lord philosophy," which compels people to apologize for their lifestyle choices (such as owning a car).
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The social focus is aimed at improving the well-being and purchasing power of Estonian people and families, which is directly linked to easing the tax burden. It is emphasized that tax increases degrade the quality of life, particularly in lower-income rural areas.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker addresses issues of social well-being and mobility, particularly focusing on the deteriorating economic status of families with children and the elderly (specifically mentioning the taxation of pension income). He stresses that rising taxes compel people, especially those in rural regions, to make the difficult choice of seeking employment either in Tallinn or overseas, thereby undermining family stability and confidence.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus on social issues is tied to security, particularly concerning the restriction or removal of voting rights for citizens of the Russian Federation in local elections. This stance is justified by the obligation of loyalty to the aggressor state’s regime, stemming from the Russian constitution, which poses a direct security risk to Estonia’s public order and political authority. Furthermore, the activities of the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate are also treated as a security risk.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Insufficient data
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses on the themes of human dignity and security, referencing the safeguarding of human dignity for detainees and the suffering of the Crimean Tatars. He/She places strong emphasis on condemning the acts of genocide committed by totalitarian regimes (the Communist and Putin regimes). The social focus is strongly tied to the preservation of historical memory and national unity.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
Social issues are not addressed. Only the climate research program and stove subsidies are mentioned as examples of expenses that should not be priorities in the current difficult financial situation.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The core social issue is demography and family policy. The speaker strongly opposes measures that reduce family benefits, arguing that they create instability and deepen the demographic catastrophe, while emphasizing the crucial importance of a sense of security for families.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Not enough data
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the discussion is limited solely to the direct impact of economic policy on people's livelihoods and employment, noting that thousands of people will lose their jobs and real incomes will fall due to tax increases. Other social topics are not addressed.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data. All the topics covered are economic and procedural.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Insufficient data
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The social impact is being addressed, citing the concerns of the Ukrainian community and compatriots of various nationalities regarding the ministerial candidate's previous statements. This is connected to consolidating the national ethos and security in order to prevent sending a misleading signal to Estonian society and the international community.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the lack of security felt among families with children (child benefits), teachers (salary increases), and the elderly. Specific attention is drawn to the difficulties people with disabilities face in making ends meet, and the concerns of pensioners in the context of rising taxes. This includes stressing the vital importance of a car as a means of transport for disability card holders.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
This piece addresses social problems stemming from government policy decisions: the reduction of family benefits amidst a demographic crisis, the cancellation of the planned salary increase for teachers, and the ridiculously small increase in support payments for elderly people with disabilities. It also raises fundamental ethical questions, such as the failure to revoke voting rights from citizens of the aggressor state, and the postponement of language requirements necessary for the transition to Estonian-language education.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker advocates for the financial well-being of the elderly and dismisses the proposal to cut pensions. Furthermore, they raise the question of security and values, prompted by the Ukrainian community's concern regarding a government member's foreign policy remarks.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Insufficient data.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
There is insufficient data. Social issues are only addressed in the context of a general reduction of benefits, within the framework of cutting administrative costs.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The social focus is on protecting freedom of movement and property rights, particularly for families with children and rural residents who are threatened by the economic coercion to abandon the use of cars. The speaker opposes the government taking on the role of a "taskmaster" that dictates which lifestyle is right or wrong.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The speaker opposes the Reform Party-led plan to create a super database of all private citizens’ bank accounts, labeling it a “Red China-style” personal state that fundamentally contradicts the Estonian people’s concept of freedom. The issue of relaxing migration rules is also addressed, with the speaker questioning the substance and timeline of the government’s plans.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Not enough data
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It focuses on educational matters, supporting teachers and criticizing the government's inaction in preventing the strike and failing to fulfill the agreed-upon wage compromise. It is strongly opposed to lowering the voting age, deeming it hypocritical, given that the government simultaneously imposes "nanny-state" restrictions on young people (tanning, tattooing, compulsory education until the age of 18). It also points to the acute issue of voting rights for citizens of the aggressor state, which the government is failing to address.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Insufficient data. The discussions mostly focus on economic, administrative, and procedural issues.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The primary social issue is the welfare of the elderly, specifically opposing the abolition of the income tax exemption on the average pension. This measure is viewed as the government breaking a promise made to seniors and deteriorating their social situation.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
There is not enough data.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues are absent, but emphasis is placed on defending the livelihoods of the Estonian people and the competitiveness of the economy, which, he/she says, stands in opposition to the government’s current policies. The goal is to create a sense of security instead of uncertainty.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Not enough data
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The voting rights of Russian citizens are being addressed, framed as a security issue in the context of aggressor states. The emphasis is placed on state security and the political will to restrict these rights, rather than on socio-political integration.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
No data available
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Data missing
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A strong emphasis is placed on national security and de-Russification, supporting the transition to Estonian-language education, the removal of Soviet-era monuments, and the confiscation of weapons from foreign citizens. There is a demand to address the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate and to resolve the question of voting rights for citizens of the aggressor state. Furthermore, the establishment of Estonian language requirements in the service sector is supported.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The principles of the rule of law and the independence of the legal system are addressed, emphasizing the critical importance of the boundaries between the activities of the prosecutor's office and political interference. Particular emphasis is placed on the requirement for integrity and transparency in the conduct of the state’s highest officials.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary social issue is family policy, which the speaker believes the government is deliberately undermining, thereby eroding families' sense of security. He/She criticizes the government's plans to analyze how to make family benefits more targeted, linking this effort to negative decisions that are reflected in low birth rates.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues are linked to war crimes and human rights, with particular emphasis on the deportation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and ethnic cleansing in the occupied territories. Heartfelt support and solidarity are expressed to the families whose children have been taken from their homeland.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Among social problems, attention is focused on the deteriorating financial coping ability of Estonian families and the low level of consumer confidence, linking this to government policy and inflation. The text also mentions the undermining of confidence among large families and the teachers’ strike, suggesting that society is being driven toward depression.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
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2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Livelihood and mobility are emphasized among social issues, as both are threatened by the new car tax. This is especially important for working individuals and families with children living in sparsely populated areas, directly connecting social well-being to their economic and geographical situation.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues are not addressed in the speech.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Social issues were raised indirectly within the context of tax policy, specifically by referencing the opposition of the representative body for families with children to the car tax, which signals concern over families' financial coping ability. Other traditional topics in the social sector are not addressed.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
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