By Months: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Total Months: 18
Fully Profiled: 18
10.2025
9 Speeches
The primary social issue is poverty and economic insecurity, which is being addressed as a widespread crisis. Emphasis is placed on the struggle of thousands of people to make ends meet and pay their utility bills.
06.2025
12 Speeches
The text emphasizes the necessity of guaranteeing a decent standard of living and boosting social expenditure, while simultaneously criticizing the inadequacy of minimum income support and the chronic underfunding of the healthcare system. Additionally, it defends the canonical ties of the Orthodox Church, condemning the government's efforts to restrict the church's operations as mere "labeling" and a breach of the principles of the rule of law.
05.2025
6 Speeches
In social matters, the position is strongly in favor of increasing social expenditures, criticizing Estonia for being among the last in Europe regarding the level of social spending. It opposes cutting unemployment benefits at the expense of caregivers of children and students, noting that this equates pursuing education with serving a sentence for a crime. It demands that benefit recipients should not have to live in poverty, and that people with health insurance should not have to wait years to access a doctor.
04.2025
7 Speeches
The primary social issue is the trustworthiness of e-voting and democratic procedures. The politician casts doubt on the verification of the voluntary nature of the voting process and highlights the contradiction that Estonia employs a system found only in Russia and Venezuela.
03.2025
15 Speeches
On social issues, the speaker holds conservative moral views, criticizing the content of state-funded Russian-language media (specifically mentioning pornography and swinger clubs) as well as the lifestyle of its editors. He opposes collective punishment via the disenfranchisement of non-citizens, deeming such action unconstitutional. Furthermore, he defends the Orthodox Church from government attacks, citing both religious freedom and historical injustice.
02.2025
5 Speeches
The speaker highlights social inequality, noting that tens of thousands of people are forced to cut back on food due to high prices. Furthermore, he/she defends the Orthodox Church against political interference, referencing historical context and canonical issues, and stresses the importance of religious freedom.
01.2025
11 Speeches
The key social topics are public health (specifically, preventing people from being forced to work while ill) and the accessibility of food products, which have become luxury goods due to rapid inflation. Furthermore, an attempt was made to raise the issue of closing institutions subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate, referencing the appeal made by advisor Indrek Tarand.
12.2024
14 Speeches
In the social policy sphere, the speaker is strongly opposed to state intervention in private life and the family. Particular criticism is directed at draft legislation that grants officials the authority to remove children from "normal parents" and place them in foster families, including those with same-sex foster parents. This stance is value-based and emphasizes the protection of parental autonomy against the "Scandinavian model."
11.2024
14 Speeches
In social issues, the focus is on social injustice and the decline in living standards, advocating for pensioners and the poorer segments of the population. It raises mental health issues, linking them to the economic situation. It strongly opposes the principle of collective punishment when revoking voting rights from Russian citizens, citing a violation of the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
10.2024
14 Speeches
In the social sphere, there is an intensive focus on eradicating poverty and ensuring social security, particularly through opposition to cuts in benefits for pensioners and patients. It is stressed that the government's policies have negatively impacted the mental health of residents in Kanepi municipality. Furthermore, the necessity of increasing the birth rate has been highlighted as one of the core issues required for the successful development of the country.
09.2024
14 Speeches
The primary priority in social affairs is the demographic crisis, which needs to be addressed by significantly increasing family benefits (to at least 150 euros) in order to alleviate child poverty. It is stressed that financial support is indispensable for raising children, a stance that directly contradicts the government's position. Furthermore, concerns are being raised regarding the insufficient funding allocated for school meals (1 euro).
07.2024
7 Speeches
The primary social issue is economic inequality and the resulting decline in the standard of living, which is directly attributable to government policy. The speaker stresses that the poor can no longer even afford to pay their utility bills, and demands that the wealthy assist the state, and that the state, in turn, assist the poor, in order to restore normalcy.
06.2024
13 Speeches
Social issues are framed in terms of economic inequality and poverty, highlighting the negative impact of government actions on the poorest citizens and families (specifically, the withdrawal of benefits). The closure of local services (such as the rescue squad) is also mentioned. There is no data available regarding positions on traditional socio-ethical issues.
05.2024
24 Speeches
In the social sphere, the focus is on the education crisis and the teacher shortage stemming from new language requirements. There is significant concern regarding the transparency and reliability of e-elections, which is viewed as undermining the very foundation of democracy. The principle of separation of church and state is being defended, while simultaneously criticizing the Ministry of the Interior's interference in the canonical relations of Orthodox congregations.
04.2024
18 Speeches
The main social issues are the economic protection of the elderly and the deepening of poverty, opposing the taxation of pensions. The issue is also raised regarding the impact of revoking voting rights from Russian citizens on their loyalty, as well as linking fines to income to ensure fairness.
03.2024
8 Speeches
In the social sector, emphasis is placed on social justice and the rising number of people living in poverty. Regarding health policy (specifically the sugar tax), alternatives proposed include lowering taxes on healthy foods (fruits and vegetables) and increasing funding for school meals. Furthermore, there is a demand for concessions in the proposed car tax bill for disabled individuals, large families, and low-income earners.
02.2024
8 Speeches
The primary social focus is on combating poverty and income inequality, citing the quarter of the population currently living in poverty. The politician stresses the need to support first responders and law enforcement with fair wages, while criticizing the favoritism shown toward bureaucrats when distributing bonuses.
01.2024
8 Speeches
The social sector is focusing on acute problems: high heating bills for residents, the crisis of long medical waiting lists which endangers patients' lives, and the funding deficit for teachers' salary increases. The healthcare situation is considered critical, and public health is viewed as a matter of national security.