By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on ensuring Estonian-language education through state gymnasiums, seeing this as a question of security and national development. Another important social topic is the protection of religious freedom and the concern that laws should not open the door to cases where religious leaders are persecuted.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Among social issues, the topic of immigration and integration is at the forefront, emphasizing that subsidies are not tied to language and culture instruction. Another significant social problem is the situation of tens of thousands of NEET youth, for whom special programs must be created to solve the problems associated with their incomplete education and lack of job opportunities.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The text addresses the topic of climate anxiety among youth, suggesting that young people are being excessively frightened and that their support for green energy is based on fear. The aim is to shift young people from this emotional foundation toward a serious, fact-based discussion about energy.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the Optional Protocol on Women's Rights is addressed, questioning why it does not provide similar rights of complaint to men, even when they also face discrimination. Furthermore, within the framework of comprehensive national defense, the necessity of making resistance movement textbooks publicly accessible to the population is stressed, in order to prevent learned helplessness.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social focus is heavily centered on family policy and the demographic crisis, highlighting the falling birth rate and the necessity of supporting children's welfare. Particular emphasis is placed on providing economic support to large families to ensure the survival of the nation, language, and culture. The speaker notes that economic obstacles prevent families from having a third child.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The central social issue is the promotion of the birth rate and the support of large families, which is considered a prerequisite for the survival of the nation-state. It is stressed that the state must send positive signals to those who wish to have children, rather than ridiculing those who are developing policy frameworks aimed at addressing the declining birth rate.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social focus is centered on supporting families, children, and the elderly, underscoring the necessity of robust social policies. Specific concerns revolve around how inflation affects the financial stability of these groups and the potential termination of pension indexation.