By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
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.