By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge
Total Sessions: 77
Fully Profiled: 77
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary social issue revolves around refugee policy and the criteria for granting international protection. The speaker stresses the necessity of protecting the true victims of the war (women and children) and categorically opposes granting asylum to men of mobilization age, labeling them as deserters who are undermining Ukraine's social and psychological future.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
It focuses on security and public healthcare among social issues, warning against the additional burden placed on Estonian hospitals and ambulance services by bringing in foreign prisoners. It also emphasizes the dignified treatment of citizens and their inclusion in decisions concerning their daily life and security.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The social issue being addressed is the restoration of society's sense of justice and public trust following charity-related fraud. Strong emphasis is placed on the victim's right to compensation for damages and ensuring accountability.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue is population policy, regarding which the government is required to present a rapid and evidence-based action plan. The focus is on strategic planning and policy implementation.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Social issues are addressed through the prism of national memory, heritage protection, and state dignity. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to protect the memory of those who fell for Estonia from foreign interference.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main social theme is immigration and integration, which is discussed within the context of protecting the nation-state and the constitution. It is emphasized that proficiency in the state language is the sole measure of integration, and concern is voiced regarding the decline in the level of Estonian language skills since 2022. The speaker is opposed to the creation of a bilingual Estonia.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker emphasizes the pressing need to support the natural family and high birth rates, citing record low birth rates and Article 27 of the Constitution. Concerning social policy, the Ministry of Social Affairs is criticized for its inaction in addressing the demographic crisis. Regarding security and citizenship issues, [the speaker] is critical of the mass granting of international protection to Ukrainian men of mobilization age.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary social issue is migration policy and security, focusing on the high proportion of Ukrainian men of mobilization age among recipients of international protection. The speaker stresses that this structure is atypical and calls into question whom the Estonian state is protecting these men from.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The discussion covers internal security and national defense issues linked to the social sector, emphasizing a critical staffing deficit among police officers and defense forces personnel. This argument serves as a counterpoint to the government's stated priority of job creation.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social concern is the low birth rate, which is viewed as a core national issue, necessitating a shift in political approach and increased state support. There is strong opposition to mass immigration, based on the argument that it fails to solve the demographic crisis and instead sharpens existing population problems. Furthermore, concerns are raised regarding civil liberties due to the use of facial recognition cameras without a proper legal foundation.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
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2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the democratic principle is emphasized: that improving the country means making it agreeable to its citizens. This highlights the need to consider the wishes of the majority of society when undertaking major projects.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The central social theme is the preservation and dominance of the Estonian language in the public sphere and in science, a matter directly linked to the critical issue of migration policy. The speaker demands a change in migration policy to halt the shrinking scope of the Estonian language's use. He also criticizes the existence of a Russian-language website for the Ministry of Education and Research, linking it to Russian influence.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The central social issue is immigration and its demographic impact, concerning which strong worries are expressed regarding changes in the population composition. Migration policy must be conservative to prevent a situation where Estonian children would be forced to pay pensions to foreign workers who have low birth rates. Support is given to the position of academician Jaak Aaviksoo: absolutely no foreign workers until productivity has risen to the EU average level.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social concern revolves around the quality of education and the decline in student achievement scores across reading, mathematics, and the natural sciences. The speaker voiced concern regarding the deterioration of the education system.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
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2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main social issue is the quality of higher education, especially the training of lawyers, which is considered to be rapidly deteriorating and requires immediate intervention.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Among social issues, the focus is on gender balance, the mandatory achievement of which is being resisted, with opponents calling it an act "against nature." Questions are also raised as to why gender balance is prioritized over, say, national or age balance.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker focuses on a social security issue concerning the voting rights of Russian citizens and persons with undetermined citizenship. The position strongly advocates for the elimination of their right to vote, emphasizing the necessity of political continuity and citing expert assessments regarding the similarity of their attitudes.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
From a socio-political standpoint, the focus is on the negative effects of immigration on demography and national policy, emphasizing the narrowing scope of the use of the Estonian language. Immigration is considered strategically detrimental because it exacerbates demographic problems.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The most crucial social issue is preserving the Estonian language and cultural space amid immigration. He/She is concerned about the formation of Russian-speaking comfort zones and criticizes the situation where young people are unable to find work because they lack Russian language skills. He/She remains skeptical about transitioning entirely to Estonian-language education if the state language cannot be properly established in the public sphere.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues addressed is the low attractiveness of a scientific career, which is tied to unstable funding. The dire situation of national studies (a culturally significant field) is also highlighted, which is considered a major shortcoming.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Among the social issues raised, particular emphasis is placed on protecting the living environment and health of local residents (the islanders), citing the spread of infrasound, vibration, and microclimate changes up to 50–90 kilometers away. The speaker defends the traditional way of life and historical continuity of Saaremaa’s west coast, prioritizing these values above the cost implications associated with relocating the industrial park further afield.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main social concern is the lowest number of births in the history of national statistics, which is being treated as a negative record. The speaker proposes a bank tax as a solution to support the parents of newborns with a substantial financial sum, thereby linking demography with economic justice.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Regarding social issues, the primary focus is on protecting and valuing the traditional family (man, woman, child) as the foundation for the survival of the nation. The speaker sharply opposes campaigns that promote differences ("Difference enriches"), arguing that they erode the natural family structure. "Fourth-generation feminists" are also criticized, and emphasis is placed on the superior mental health of children raised within a natural family.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The birth rate crisis has been highlighted among social problems, with critics pointing out record lows and criticizing the government's passivity and indifference regarding this vital issue. The demographic situation is viewed as a critical national problem that requires effective solutions.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is ensuring an Estonian-language learning and developmental environment and protecting national identity. The politician criticizes the education law, arguing that it uses Estonian children as tools for integration. Furthermore, he directly connects the educational problems to the necessity of controlling and halting mass immigration, arguing that only then would addressing the consequences be meaningful.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
In the social sphere, the speaker focuses heavily on issues of citizenship, suffrage, and integration policy. He criticizes previous integration concepts and attributes the failure of integration to the conditions created by mass immigration. The speaker firmly maintains that the right to vote should be restricted solely to citizens of the Republic of Estonia.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
In the social sector, attention is focused on abortion policy, highlighting the stagnation in the number of elective abortions. The speaker alludes to an issue regarding the state's attitude, specifically questioning the absence of state-funded prevention campaigns.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The text addresses social and legal issues, specifically the restriction of religious freedom for Russian citizens and the retention of their right to vote in local elections. The revocation of the right to vote is strongly supported on security grounds, in order to mitigate the political anger that has been generated.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
When discussing social issues, strong emphasis is placed on Estonia's historical memory and identity, alongside honoring the resistance fighters who opposed the Soviet occupation. Immigration and security issues are also addressed, specifically criticizing the practice of granting international protection to Ukrainian men of mobilization age, who are viewed as potential deserters.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker addresses social issues, focusing on immigration and the preservation of national identity. Strong opposition is voiced regarding the government's policy favoring mass immigration, highlighting concerns about indicators of Estonian identity. This points to a conservative stance on demographic changes.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary social issue is wealth inequality, which is being described as the greatest challenge of modern times. This inequality places Estonia second in the EU, just behind Cyprus. The rising inequality (where the share of net assets held by the richest 5% increased from 43.7% to 48%) is viewed as a negative consequence of the government’s economic policy.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The main social issue is immigration, regarding which strong opposition is voiced against the current policy and the proposed plan to make the quota more flexible. Particular concern is highlighted that several times more people lacking adequate language skills are entering from third countries than schools are capable of teaching Estonian to, pointing directly to integration problems.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary social issue is demographics and the threat of labor outflow from Ukraine, which is treated as a risk of the country's long-term vulnerability and potential collapse. This is broadly linked to questions of national stability and security.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Among social issues, immigration is paramount. It is treated as a force destroying the nation-state, with particular emphasis placed on migration from third countries. Another significant topic is the robustly supported protection of children from online pornographic content, citing France's SREN law. Furthermore, a moral framework is employed, linking opposition to the draft legislation with pedophilia or political jealousy.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main social theme is the voting age and the criteria for reaching adulthood, emphasizing that mature citizens are less susceptible to influence and more stable. He/She uses social science data to show that the age of reaching adulthood has risen in Europe, a trend which contradicts the lowering of the voting age.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The only social issue highlighted is the economic hardship faced by pensioners and other segments of the population as a result of the tax policy. This theme is framed within the context of economic fairness and social welfare.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The primary social issue is reproductive health and demography, focusing on the sharp rise in the rate of elective abortions. The speaker directly links this to immigration, proposing a hypothesis regarding the impact of the arrival of Ukrainian women on Estonian social statistics.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main social issue is immigration and the capacity for integration, highlighting the large influx of immigrants arriving from third countries. A major concern is that the rate of immigration significantly outpaces the ability of adults to pass the Estonian language proficiency exam, suggesting problems with integration and national security.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker takes a strong stance on immigration and citizenship policy, demanding an extension of the required period for obtaining permanent residency and the tightening of conditions for acquiring citizenship. He/She is firmly opposed to granting voting rights to third-country nationals in local government elections, citing a new situation where approximately 70,000 individuals have immigrated to Estonia.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on citizen confidence and democratic procedures (e-voting) related to the integrity of elections. There is no information available regarding positions on broader social issues.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary social issue is the crisis in the education system and the quality of instruction. Furthermore, attention is drawn to international social and value-based issues, criticizing dictatorial regimes where political parties are banned, women's rights are severely restricted, and academic freedom is nonexistent.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Social issues are examined through the prism of security, focusing specifically on the ties between Orthodox associations and the Moscow Patriarchate, alongside mass immigration from East Slavic countries. The speaker emphasizes that mass immigration constitutes a significant security threat that requires prioritized resolution.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
Among social issues, we are only addressing the livelihood of pensioners and the value of their pensions, which has actually decreased in real terms due to inflation. The objective is to ensure that the growth of social benefits is genuinely real.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main social issue is the sharp increase in the rate of elective abortions, which the speaker considers "very sad statistics." The speaker expresses strong concern about this trend and demands that the government take measures to support the birth rate and reduce the number of terminations.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is the erosion of public trust in election results, which is linked to the lack of transparency surrounding e-voting. This is framed as a problem that threatens the core of democracy, citing studies by Norstat and the Skytte Institute regarding nearly 40% distrust.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The central social issue is the status of the Estonian language and integration. It strongly urges the cessation of mass immigration to ensure improved proficiency in Estonian, and supports the transition to Estonian-language education in schools. It emphasizes the need to raise the prestige of the Estonian language and make the public sphere Estonian-speaking.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
From a sociopolitical standpoint, the speaker is strongly opposed to homo- and gender-ideological propaganda among children, defending regulations that prohibit it. Concern is also expressed regarding uncontrolled immigration (12,400 "non-Estonian speakers" annually) and its impact on the unified Estonian-language school system. The demographic crisis is highlighted as a pressing issue.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The central social issue is the education of Ukrainian war refugees, where there is strong support for preserving the Ukrainian language and national identity through Ukrainian-language schools. There is opposition to the unethical and ineffective practice of directing these students into foreign-language schools, with warnings that this leads to the students' social alienation and an increase in criminogenic risk. It is emphasized that this is a special situation that requires exceptions.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker is strongly conservative on socio-political issues, opposing the current "left-wing stance that encourages homosexuality and devalues the family," while emphasizing the importance of the natural family. The rising abortion rate is raised as a concern, and stricter alcohol policies (sales restrictions) are demanded to improve the birth rate and the number of healthy life years.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Focuses on social integration issues, highlighting the significant disparity in healthy life years between Estonians (60.1 years) and non-Estonians (57.9 years). It criticizes the government’s immigration policy, which, in its estimation, exacerbates integration problems and impedes effective preventative measures.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The social issue is addressed in the context of justice and the rule of law, emphasizing the need for whistleblower protection in a foreign country where corruption and retaliation are suspected.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The main topic is the catastrophic drop in the birth rate, which is being framed as an issue concerning the nation's future. The speaker stresses that families actually desire more children, and the low birth rate is directly tied to the rising cost of living and ineffective government policy. They are demanding financial support for families.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, it is briefly mentioned that the possibility of referendums would give women better opportunities to participate in politics, as they hold a demographic majority in the population. It is also emphasized that the public’s maturity for democracy is sufficient to avoid reckless proposals.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes supporting birth rates and the importance of families, linking the low birth rate directly to national decline. He/She is vehemently opposed to mass immigration, arguing that it is detrimental both to Estonians and non-Estonians, and criticizes the government's attempts to permanently settle Ukrainian refugees in Estonia.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
At the forefront of social issues is strong opposition to mass immigration, which is linked to the failure of linguistic integration and problems concerning the use of the Estonian language in local councils. Concern is also expressed regarding the impartiality of the public service media (ERR), as observers note a strong left-liberal bias there at the expense of national conservatism.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main social issue is immigration and the granting of asylum, with the emphasis placed on national security and control. The speaker questions the collective application for international protection by men of mobilization age and calls for stricter background checks. The importance of security and legal order is stressed over a broad humanitarian approach.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is public health and substance abuse, particularly the spread of HIV through syringes. The speaker emphasizes that the situation is serious, and the statistics paint a picture that is actually "much worse" than the number of drug-related deaths.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The primary social focus is on boosting the birth rate by offering partial student loan forgiveness for having children, viewing this as a strategic priority. Attention is also being drawn to gender imbalance in higher education, where the proportion of male students has dropped to 39%. This trend is linked to the low returns on education in the labor market. Furthermore, measures that facilitate the acquisition of Estonian citizenship are supported.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The central social problem is mass immigration, which is viewed as a threat leading to the erosion of national identity and cultural space. It is stressed that it is impossible to integrate immigrants at current volumes (the capacity for teaching the Estonian language is too limited), and indirect data is cited regarding the higher criminality and health risks associated with the foreign-born population.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Social justice is addressed solely within the context of the worker's income and standard of living. Information regarding other traditional social issues is lacking.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
In the social sector, there is criticism regarding the diminishing role of the Estonian language as a language of research, alongside the excessive ideologization of the humanities and social sciences. The speaker also criticizes the research agency's requirement for gender equality in research assessment, viewing it as an ideological criterion that disrupts scientific standards. Immigration is primarily viewed as an economic threat ("mass migration of cheap labor").
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary social concern is the rapid decline in the birth rate, which the speaker argues the car tax will indirectly negatively affect by promoting urbanization. They call for family size to be factored into tax design to better support families.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
When it comes to social issues, national identity, historical memory, and integration problems are taking center stage. The speaker highlights the significant divergence in attitudes between Estonians and non-Estonians concerning Soviet-era monuments, attributing this to inadequate integration and the necessity of demonstrating a strong identity.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
When it comes to social issues, the integration of education and maintaining the quality of Estonian-language instruction are front and center, emphasizing the danger posed if the proportion of students whose mother tongue is not Estonian exceeds 10–20%. There is also a strong focus on restricting immigration, supporting the return of Ukrainian refugees, and linking the growth of crime to mass migration.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The address centers on a socio-political issue, specifically the matter of whether or not to support home births. The speaker suspects that the government's delay is rooted in ideological opposition to this social practice.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Social issues are addressed as consequences of the economic crisis, pointing to "enormous social upheavals" and the threat of a coup d'état that accompany misguided economic policy. Social stability is linked to sound economic governance.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main social issues concern the political balance of the media, specifically highlighting the insufficient representation of conservative viewpoints in public broadcasting. A second crucial topic is education policy, which demands the preservation of rural schools and the alignment of policy decisions with demographic goals.