By Agendas: Helir-Valdor Seeder

Total Agendas: 137

Fully Profiled: 137

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

It highlights a previous significant change concerning citizenship and security, namely the exclusion of citizens of Russia, Belarus, and other third countries from participating in local elections. This change is considered a very important and substantive step.
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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

There is insufficient data. (The discussion focuses exclusively on fiscal policy.)
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2025-10-08
Budget and Tax Policy

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

Social issues are addressed indirectly through economic policy, emphasizing that government tax increases lead to the impoverishment of the population and make economic survival more difficult. Direct stances on traditional social questions (education, immigration, etc.) are not presented.
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2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data
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2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The fields of education and healthcare are addressed solely in relation to the ministries' failure to manage their budgets and justify their expenditures. No substantive social policy viewpoints are put forward.
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2025-09-24
Estonian choices

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

Not enough data
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The primary social issue is religious freedom, which is being addressed within the context of national security. The speaker emphasizes that the bill's purpose is not to restrict religious freedom, but rather to prevent the exploitation of believers in the execution of an ideology of aggression.
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2025-09-17
Government decisions

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

Not enough data
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2025-09-17
The Estonian language

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The main social issues are educational integration (the transition to Estonian-language instruction) and the organization of language training related to the reception of Ukrainian refugees. The necessity of fulfilling legal requirements concerning the teaching of mother tongue and culture is stressed, even if this creates resource challenges.
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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

In the social sector, the focus is on family benefits, criticizing their reversal and reduction, which occurred without evidence-based or scientific analysis. A strict data-driven approach is demanded for shaping social policy, noting that the promised analysis was only completed two and a half years later.
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2025-09-10
Information session

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing

Insufficient data.
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2025-09-09
Draft law amending the Cooperative Savings and Loan Societies Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (671 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

No data available
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

A strong focus on internal security and national identity. It demands the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, citing security risks. It supports raising the language requirement for citizenship to the B2 level and would tighten the granting of citizenship to individuals who have repeatedly committed intentional crimes. It also supports amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase citizen protection during surveillance activities.
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure Act, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Among social issues, immigration is addressed, which is widely regarded as a painful mistake given the context of past European experiments. National security and the sovereign right to refuse visas are strongly emphasized to prevent the increase of bureaucracy and associated risks.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The text addresses a social issue concerning the right of third-country nationals to work as clergy, while simultaneously protecting the interests of churches and congregations and resolving a legislative conflict. Significant emphasis is also placed on internal security and safeguarding the rule of law against potential overreach by law enforcement bodies.
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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 focus is on a social issue: reducing kindergarten tuition fees or providing free spots for families. The speaker sharply criticizes the government coalition's inaction and contradictory behavior regarding this matter, using the example of Viljandi.
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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

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-04
Draft Law on Annulment of Excise Tax Increases on Energy Carriers (627 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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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

Insufficient data
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2025-05-21
Draft law on establishing tax peace (607 SE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient information.
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2025-05-21
Draft law (642 SE) for withdrawing from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding the Future of Estonian Agriculture (No. 730)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

There is insufficient data regarding social topics (education, immigration, civil rights) because the speeches focus on administrative and agricultural policy.
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2025-05-15
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia’s Government to submit a negative supplementary budget bill to reduce administrative expenses in 2025" (608 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The education sector is being addressed in the context of teacher salaries and budget cuts, highlighting concerns about the decline in the purchasing power of those salaries last year. The national defense sector is also mentioned in the context of being exempt from these cuts.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The focus on social issues is the regulation of the activities of religious associations and civil society organizations, stressing that legal provisions can only be applied if these organizations threaten the security of the Estonian state. This issue is primarily considered within the context of the broader application possibilities of security and the legal framework.
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2025-05-14
Close and sheep

15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Based on the data, no information is available.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2025-04-23
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Appointment of Members of the Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board from Members of the Riigikogu" (629 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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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

Not enough data
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2025-04-14
Inquiry regarding energy supply reliability (no. 717)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2025-04-09
Government decisions

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The only social issue addressed is pensions and the modification of their indexation, which is being used as an example of internal government conflict and uncertainty. The speaker himself does not express a concrete stance on cutting pensions, but instead criticizes the government members who put forward the proposal.
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2025-04-09
Varia

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

In the social sphere, the focus is on education, supporting the teachers' salary increase (€97 million) and raising the issue of vocational education potentially becoming tuition-based. Specific attention is also given to the language problems at the Ida-Viru County Vocational Centre and the necessity of funding internal security (police officers' salaries).
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2025-04-08
Draft law repealing the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (571 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

No data available
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2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Among the social issues being addressed is the restriction of voting rights for citizens of third countries and stateless persons, including Ukrainian war refugees. This stance is restrictive, emphasizing the necessity of creating a secure and controllable environment to guarantee domestic peace and safety. The restriction is justified by the need to reduce Russia's motivation to interfere in Estonia's internal elections.
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2025-03-19
Politics

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

Among the social issues addressed are human resources problems in the security sector, including the premature departure of active service members and the lack of competition for entrance exams at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences. These problems are framed as vital national defense and internal security matters that require urgent resolution.
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2025-03-12
Governing the state

The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.

Information concerning traditional social issues is missing. Education is mentioned only in the context of local government training, which is considered bureaucracy and a waste of public funds.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker addresses the failure of integration and migration as social issues, noting that the number of individuals with undetermined citizenship has not decreased, and refugees are being added as a new group. He prioritizes national security, criticizing the situation where citizens of an aggressor state and persons with undetermined citizenship are able to shape political power.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Elron Ticket Price Increases on Regional Policy (No. 708)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Focuses on social justice in a regional context, emphasizing that the car tax disproportionately penalizes families with children and residents of sparsely populated areas. It also highlights the unfair financing of student transportation, noting that local municipalities in rural areas are forced to cover these costs themselves.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Regional Representatives (no 706)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Among the social problems highlighted is the plight of rural residents, who are penalized by the car tax and whose quality of life is deteriorating due to the withdrawal of both state institutions (such as the unemployment office and courthouse) and private sector services. The primary concern revolves around social justice and the accessibility of services in sparsely populated areas, where public transport is becoming increasingly infrequent.
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2025-02-17
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-02-17
Inquiry regarding the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (no 684)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main social issue is the education policy concerning children with special educational needs (SEN), expressing strong skepticism regarding the success of the inclusive education model within mainstream schools. Emphasis is placed on the importance of specialized special schools and the need for a national policy that would define the role and future of these special schools.
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2025-02-13
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (544 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting

Not enough data
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2025-02-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is a strong focus on education policy and demography. Criticism is directed at the merging of schools for children with special educational needs (such as the Maarjamaa School), which was done without consulting the relevant stakeholders, and is viewed as saving money at the expense of the most vulnerable. Separately, the complete absence of family and population policy in the coalition agreement is emphasized, despite the record-low birth rate.
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2025-02-12
Government coalition policy

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

There is too little data.
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2025-02-12
Damage to Allied Relations by Ministers

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Insufficient data.
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2025-01-29
Sideteenused

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing

Data concerning social issues is unavailable; the focus is on economic consumer protection and regulatory oversight.
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2025-01-22
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law declaring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act invalid (538 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Not enough data
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2025-01-20
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary social theme is family policy and supporting the birth rate, which is treated as a question of national survival. The speaker strongly supports benefits for large families, state support for housing policy, and the preservation of extracurricular education. He/She criticizes the abolition of the joint tax declaration for spouses.
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2024-12-18
Guardians of the Economy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

No data available
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2024-12-18
Tourism Strategy

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

The social focus is aimed at ensuring the accessibility and active participation in sports, particularly through youth and school sports programs. Emphasis is placed on the role of sports federations, which organize summer and winter games as well as competitions for young people across various counties, thereby guaranteeing broad participation.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-12-11
Confusing substitution activity

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

The social sector addresses education policy, focusing particularly on the lack of funding for teachers' salaries and vocational education within the Education Pact. A strong position has been adopted concerning the restriction of voting rights in local government elections, supporting a constitutional amendment to ensure that suffrage is limited solely to Estonian and EU citizens, thereby excluding citizens of the aggressor state and stateless individuals.
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2024-12-10
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

It focuses on preserving cultural heritage, protecting the interests of vintage vehicle restorers and owners from unfair taxation that would prevent them from participating in exhibitions. It also points to the necessity of laws when regulating conflicting social situations, since "you don't choose your neighbors."
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2024-12-05
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

Regarding social issues, national security and loyalty are at the forefront, emphasizing that citizenship is a privilege that should only be granted to individuals who meet the necessary conditions. The topic of dual citizenship (especially concerning Russia and Belarus) and persons with undetermined citizenship is also raised as a security threat. Furthermore, the need to avoid granting citizenship to individuals who have repeatedly committed intentional crimes is stressed.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is early childhood education and language policy. The speaker strongly supports maintaining an Estonian-language growth environment in kindergartens, emphasizing the right of native Estonian-speaking children to dedicated groups that take their specific needs and well-being into account. They frame this matter as an objective stemming from the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is education, stressing the necessity of funding adult secondary schools and allocating funds to increase teachers' wages. The speaker emphasizes that the urgent needs of the education sector must be prioritized.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Although the speeches concern the draft Child Protection Act, the speaker does not express their views on social issues. The focus is solely on demanding a vote on the proposed amendments.
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2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Among social issues, the failure of integration policy and the appreciation of citizenship are paramount. He/She emphasizes that revoking the right to vote would motivate stateless persons to acquire Estonian citizenship, learn the Estonian language, and thus integrate better. He/She rejects the idea of granting voting rights based on attitude or sentiment, preferring legal status instead.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The central social issue revolves around granting suffrage in local elections to Russian citizens and stateless persons, highlighting the necessity of ensuring both state security and the loyalty of the electorate. He criticizes the draft bill that would enshrine the voting rights of stateless persons into the constitution, deeming it fundamentally wrong and incompatible with the existing culture of the constitution.
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2024-11-20
Amendment of the Constitution

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.

The central social issue is the right of Russian citizens and stateless persons to vote in local elections, which is being treated as a security threat. It is emphasized that there is no difference in the political attitudes of these groups concerning Estonian security, which is why their right to vote must be revoked.
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2024-11-18
Inquiry regarding tax changes (no. 657)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Not enough data
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2024-11-18
Inquiry Regarding the Involvement of Interest Groups (no. 656)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session

Among the social issues raised was the question of voting rights in local elections for citizens of the Russian Federation and stateless persons, a change which requires amending the constitution. The speaker criticized the slow and subpar initial processing of this fundamental change, especially when compared to the rushed implementation of tax policy.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Social issues discussed include the implementation of the principle of legal certainty in local government elections, specifically highlighting the contradiction between protecting the voting rights of stateless persons and revoking the voting rights of third-country nationals. Also mentioned is the ambiguity surrounding the financing of public transport, which impacts public services.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Insufficient data
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the Weapons Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (468 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Social issues are addressed indirectly through amendments to the Weapons Act concerning national defense and security. Specific positions on broader social topics (e.g., education, immigration) have not been presented.
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2024-11-13
Regional policy

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

Social issues are addressed within the context of regional policy, emphasizing that the development of the social sector (the education network and the hospital network) must be integral to the government's comprehensive regional policy vision. The Ministers of Education and Health should actively shape regional policy through their work.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

There is not enough data. Social issues (education, national defense) are mentioned only as hypothetical examples from other legislative fields.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speaker addresses a social and security issue concerning the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state, viewing the retention of this right as a major threat to Estonian security. He/She strongly emphasizes the priority of national security, demanding immediate action to restrict this right.
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2024-10-23
Red symbolism in public spaces

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing

The socio-political focus is directed towards security-related suffrage issues, supporting the exclusion of citizens of the aggressor state from local elections. This emphasizes the prioritization of national security within electoral processes, while simultaneously preserving the rights of allies through reciprocal agreements.
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2024-10-16
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

There isn't enough data available on social issues.
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2024-10-16
State security

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing

Among social issues, language policy and immigration are dominant. The speaker strongly supports the transition to Estonian-language education and imposing language requirements on platform workers, while opposing the multiplication of migration quotas, citing the negative demographic balance. Strong emphasis is also placed on restricting dual citizenship and limiting the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state due to security considerations.
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2024-10-15
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The socio-political focus is on family benefits and the protection of large families. The speaker is firmly opposed to transitioning social benefits to a needs-based system and emphasizes the negative impact that reducing family benefits, including health insurance, would have on certain target groups.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

While the address concerns amendments to the Child Protection Act—a social issue—the speaker himself focuses exclusively on the procedure and quality of handling the legislation, rather than the substance of the social policy.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Among the social issues, the focus is placed on regional cultural equity and the unfair funding structure of the vocational education system. There is a demand for stable state support for regional cultures. Furthermore, they point out the glaring disparity between the funding models for vocational education and state-run high schools, a situation that actively disadvantages the vocational education system.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Social issues are being addressed through tax policy, highlighting the necessity of treating different social strata equitably. The focus is primarily on protecting lower-income individuals who stand to lose under the government's plan, contrasting their situation with higher-wage earners who would benefit.
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2024-09-25
Security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing

The social issue being addressed is the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in Estonia, which is being framed solely within the context of national security and political loyalty. The speaker directly links the possession of voting rights to supporting Putin's policies.
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2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

No data available
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

It focuses on the long-term viability of the nation-state, demanding a stricter migration policy and the imposition of language requirements (e.g., for platform workers) to protect the Estonian-language information space and promote integration. It opposes retaining voting rights for Russian citizens and criticizes the government's slow pace in transitioning to Estonian-language education. It views immigration and demographic change in Tallinn as a security threat.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Among the social issues addressed is the quality of training for members of the Defence League (Kaitseliit), emphasizing that they must be trained as proper soldiers, not treated merely as "cannon fodder." This highlights concerns regarding the valuation of human resources and training standards within national defense.
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2024-09-09
Interpellation Regarding the Technical Failure of the Joint Entrance Exams for State Gymnasiums (No. 627)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The speaker focuses on social justice and equal opportunities in education. It is stressed that the technical failure was unjust and unfair to those students who saw the test as a chance for their future. The issue is strongly framed as a matter of a young person's future and justice.
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2024-07-29
A written demand submitted by 23 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Infrastructure, Vladimir Svet.

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.

The main social issue is the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, which is being treated as an acute security threat. The speaker strongly supports the revocation of these rights, citing the declaration of the Russian regime as terrorist and demanding a constitutional amendment to achieve this.
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2024-07-29
Third Reading of the Draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

There is not enough data.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Social issues are addressed solely within the context of local government expenditure, comparing the costs of providing services for children (kindergarten slots, hobby education, school) and the elderly (social spending). The demographic situation is mentioned as a factor that influences the disparity in local authority revenues and the complexity of service provision.
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2024-07-29
Second Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 UA)

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Social issues revolve around the impact of the tax burden on specific target groups, such as large families and people with disabilities, as well as residents of rural areas. Criticism is directed at the creation of a new system of bureaucracy and benefits, which actually increases state expenditures and taxes the very citizens who receive those benefits.
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2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

The main social issue is the demographic crisis—specifically the birth rate—which the speaker considers the greatest crisis, and one that the coalition agreement fails to address. This points to strong concern regarding population policy and a demand that the government devise measures in this area.
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2024-07-15
Extraordinary Election of the Riigikogu Vice-Speakers

15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient information
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2024-06-14
Second Reading of the Draft State Supplementary Budget Act for 2024 (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

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

Insufficient data.
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2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The text emphasizes family policy and value issues, criticizing the government for its abrupt reversal of family policy, the cutting of benefits, and the resulting creation of uncertainty. The decision to raise the marriage registration fee is viewed as a fundamental error, signaling the state's negative attitude toward families, and a proposal was put forward to abolish this fee entirely.
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2024-06-05
Second reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the concerns of large families and the tax’s negative impact on poverty reduction, which is considered unequal. He/She also links the car tax to the earlier topic of taxing pensions, criticizing the government’s conduct when dealing with socially sensitive matters.
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2024-06-05
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The main social issue is the economic well-being and protection of income for old-age pensioners through national tax policy. The speaker emphasizes that the change will worsen the financial situation of pensioners.
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2024-06-05
Tax policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

In social policy, the protection of families with children and pensioners is the top priority. The speaker forcefully opposes cutting family benefits, calling it brutal given the context of the historical demographic crisis. He also criticizes the elimination of the income tax exemption for pensioners, which will reduce their future income.
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2024-06-04
Third reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

Social policy emphasizes strong opposition to the cutting and reversal of family benefits that occurred during the demographic crisis. Pensioners are also protected from taxation, underscoring the importance of social justice and solidarity. Social cuts are deemed "brutal" and damaging to credibility.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2024-05-28
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

It addresses social issues within the budget context, stressing that the government cannot find the money for teachers', police officers', and rescuers' salaries, and is instead pinching pennies from their wages. It also points to the breach of the income tax exemption for the average pension that was promised in the coalition agreement.
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2024-05-15
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Workplace Violations of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The central social theme is Estonia's historical memory and public morale, which are threatened by the legalization of denunciation. The speaker emphasizes that this practice is linked to the painful history of the deportations and would be fatal for many individuals and families.
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2024-05-13
Interpellation regarding the suffrage of Russian citizens in Estonian local government elections during Russia's war against Ukraine (No. 624)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social theme is integration and incentivizing citizenship. The speaker argues that revoking voting rights from Russian citizens promotes social cohesion by motivating them to acquire the Estonian language and citizenship, rather than encouraging alienation. The transition to Estonian-language education and the broader use of the Estonian language in the service sector are also mentioned as measures promoting cohesion.
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2024-05-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act (387 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker addresses the restriction of voting rights as a tool for improving social cohesion and integration. He emphasizes that removing this right from non-citizens motivates them to apply for Estonian citizenship, learn the Estonian language, and thereby integrate more effectively. He criticizes the coalition's proposal, which would target only Russian and Belarusian citizens, as divisive and anti-integration.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Insufficient data.
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2024-05-08
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers Reporting Work-Related Infringements of European Union Law (257 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The speaker takes a strong, value-based position against the law on anonymous denunciation, arguing that it destroys social morality and is unsuitable given Estonia’s historical background. It is emphasized that Estonian society is not yet mature enough for the adoption of such legislation.
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2024-05-08
Election Promises and the Fulfillment of Agreements

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The main social issue is the restriction of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, a matter being framed within the context of internal security. There is strong support for the suspension or termination of these voting rights, with several legal solutions being proposed that would encompass either all third countries or solely Russia and Belarus.
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2024-05-07
Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the 2024 State Budget Act (389 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

It mentions teachers as a specific group negatively impacted by the income tax increase, highlighting the economic effect on the social sphere. Broader social issues are not addressed.
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2024-05-07
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Bill 344 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-05-02
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement (420 AE) "On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Supporting the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social issue is the activity of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and its potential forced dissolution, which is framed as a matter of domestic security. Furthermore, the speaker raises the question of revoking voting rights from Russian citizens, an issue concerning both civil rights and security.
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2024-05-02
Continuation of the first reading of the Bill on the Tax on Sweetened Beverages (418 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Health issues are addressed critically, arguing that the sugar tax is ineffective and selective for achieving health objectives because it fails to tax 95% of sugar sources, as well as fats and salt. The speaker highlights alternative public health measures, such as offering free tap water in public eateries.
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2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

No data available
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2024-04-08
Interpellation concerning the incitement of hatred towards families with children (No. 612)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary social issue is family policy and the demographic crisis, emphasizing the critical importance of supporting large families for the sustainability of the Estonian nation-state. The speaker directly attributes the low birth rate to the unreliability of the state's family policy and a lack of confidence in the future, which is the main reason families are postponing having children.
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2024-04-03
National Security

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The most important social issue is the revocation of the voting rights of third-country citizens in local elections, which is being treated directly as a security concern. He/She emphasizes the need to amend the legal framework to ensure national security.
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2024-04-02
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Abandon the Imposition of the Car Tax and Withdraw the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill from the Riigikogu Proceedings" (374 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main social issue is education, with a strong focus on improving teachers' working conditions and addressing salary concerns. Education is viewed as a critical sector that requires robust parliamentary intervention and guaranteed financial backing.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The topic addressed is the financing of cultural structures of national importance and the conditions for the implementation of these projects. Data concerning broader social issues is unavailable.
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2024-03-06
Coalition Agreement

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing

The main social issue is the suspension of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, which is being treated directly as a security concern. A clear solution is supported—one where this right simply does not exist—with proponents citing other European Union member states as an example.
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2024-03-05
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Recall of a member of the Supervisory Board of the State Forest Management Centre and appointment of a new member" (386 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
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2024-02-21
The voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

Concerning social issues, there is a strong emphasis on the necessity of revoking the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens on security grounds, given that they elect governments which have declared war on the West. Furthermore, the transition to Estonian-language education is supported.
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2024-02-14
First reading of the draft Act amending the Aliens Act (European Union Blue Card) (349 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Migration issues are at the forefront, stressing the need to avoid the mass luring of people and subsequently keeping them stuck here. Concern is expressed regarding security issues, referencing KAPO warnings concerning specific communities. The balance between security and social stability is emphasized.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Among the social issues raised, particular emphasis is placed on the disregard for the needs of families with children (especially large families who require two cars in sparsely populated areas) and people with disabilities. The establishment of need-based exceptions is demanded, criticizing the government’s failure to take into account the actual transportation needs of families.
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2024-02-14
Immigration

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The social focus is heavily centered on immigration and integration issues, particularly within the Russian-speaking environment. The speaker emphasizes the risks associated with social expenditures and references the concerns raised by the Security Police regarding the security aspects of immigration, setting the restriction of immigration as a priority.
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2024-02-07
Tax Policy

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The sole social focus is the direct impact of tax hikes on people's livelihoods, particularly in regional circumstances where a car is an essential necessity. It is stressed that the tax increases will deepen regional problems. Other traditional social issues are not addressed.
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2024-02-07
Motor Vehicle Tax

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

No data available
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2024-02-05
Inquiry concerning immigration (No. 588)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The societal focus is on immigration, which is addressed through the lenses of security, integration, and the position of the Estonian language within society. It is emphasized that the Estonian state is incapable of integrating the current level of immigration without facing serious social problems, a point underscored by KAPO’s warnings regarding security threats.
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2024-01-24
Voting rights of Russian citizens

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The social issue under consideration is the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens, which is being examined primarily through the lens of national security and the protection of reciprocal rights. A solution that links suffrage to mutual agreements is preferred.
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2024-01-24
Money

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

There is a strong focus on education issues, particularly teachers' salary demands and the funding of the transition to Estonian-language education. It is emphasized that the 8 million cut in funding for the transition to Estonian-language education is extremely regrettable. The problem of underfunding the welfare reform is also mentioned.
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