By Months: Priit Sibul
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
8 Speeches
In the social sector, the speaker holds a firm position regarding child protection, specifically supporting Riina Solman's proposals. These proposals would extend restrictions on working with children to individuals who have committed very serious crimes against minors (e.g., child trafficking, selling, and buying). They insist that these restrictions must remain in effect even after the criminal records are cleared, stressing the importance of children's safety.
11.2024
27 Speeches
In the social sector, the most prominent issue is the fierce moral opposition to state funding for elective abortions, highlighting the complexity and moral dimension of the subject. He/She criticizes the government's actions in the context of the demographic crisis (with the birth rate falling below 10,000) and the reduction of parental benefits. He/She also criticizes the inadequate funding allocated to the elderly care reform.
10.2024
15 Speeches
On social issues, the speaker opposes cuts to family benefits (specifically, capping parental allowance) and raising healthcare co-payments, emphasizing the crucial importance of families' sense of security. In the security context, the speaker criticizes the government's stance, which sees a threat in churchgoers but not in granting voting rights to state traitors in local elections.
09.2024
11 Speeches
Social issues were discussed in the context of security and crisis management, highlighting the involvement of the health and media sectors (family doctors, ERR) in ensuring the provision of vital services. Additionally, a question was raised to the Chancellor of Justice regarding the transfer of foreign prisoners to Estonia, necessitated by the occupancy rate of Tartu Prison.
07.2024
10 Speeches
The main social topic is the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states in local elections. The speaker supports revoking these rights and criticizes the opposition voiced by the socialists. Furthermore, the social injustice of the car tax is being raised concerning large families (those with over three children), who are penalized due to their need for heavier vehicles.
06.2024
15 Speeches
The discussion centers on social issues, addressing the concerns of large families regarding the car tax, emphasizing that heavier, larger-engine vehicles are essential for these families, and that applying a uniform tax to them is unjust. It also mentions the broader societal pressure being exerted on the legal system concerning freedom of speech and climate issues.
05.2024
14 Speeches
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on respecting religious holidays, requesting that a discussion scheduled for Maundy Thursday be postponed to avoid upsetting Orthodox believers. He connects security and social issues, criticizing the government’s inconsistency in allowing citizens of the Russian Federation to vote in local elections. Furthermore, he expresses concern about language policy, pointing to the weakening position of the Estonian language due to the influence of English and Russian.
04.2024
13 Speeches
Regarding social issues, the speaker emphasizes the necessity of idealizing values within society, highlighting the traditional family (a married man and woman with children) as the foundation for the continuation of society. Furthermore, he/she addresses topics concerning animal welfare and veterinary science, underscoring the need to change attitudes through education and broader understandings.
03.2024
8 Speeches
The primary social issue is educational inequality, where a student's socio-economic background effectively filters them out of the system. The speaker demands additional resources and a personalized approach to support these at-risk students, criticizing the mere swapping of words (replacing compulsory schooling with compulsory learning). In the health sector, emphasis is placed on the need to improve health equity and expand health insurance coverage.
02.2024
17 Speeches
The main social issue concerns the situation of large families, who face a heavier tax burden due to the car tax, as they inherently require larger and heavier vehicles. The speaker emphasizes that this tax effectively penalizes these families, pushing them toward owning two older vehicles instead of one larger car, particularly in rural areas.
01.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker is raising an issue of social justice concerning the DNA tests required during home births, stressing that even one humiliated woman is one too many. They are also seeking clarification on the legal basis for this requirement. Furthermore, they support free higher education conducted in the Estonian language.