By Plenary Sessions: Signe Riisalo
Total Sessions: 2
Fully Profiled: 2
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position supports the car tax, but places emphasis on the accompanying social mitigation measures for families with children and people with special needs. This position is strongly value-based, centering on economic well-being and the fulfillment of prior agreements. The speaker deems the adoption of the bill necessary specifically for alleviating the social situation, although they acknowledge that the work concerning the needs of disabled people is not yet complete.
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker's political focus is heavily geared towards reducing poverty among the elderly, stressing that "it is undeniable that our pensioners are poor." As a crucial first step, he advocates for an extraordinary increase in the national pension and the development of a needs-based approach, specifically aimed at supporting those living alone and individuals over the age of 80. These positions are policy-driven, concentrating on concrete social security mechanisms and vulnerable risk groups.