By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Ernits

On the subject of social issues, the speaker focuses on economic inequality and the decline in the population's purchasing power. He emphasizes that the government’s policies have left the majority of the population in a difficult situation, forcing them to "chew grass." Other traditional social issues (such as education, immigration) are not addressed in the speeches.

Among the social topics discussed is the right of young people (aged 15–17) to independently change data in the population register and the potential conflict this creates with parents. The ideological aspect of registering a child’s birth in connection with the broad interpretation of gender is also mentioned, although this remains more of a side note.

The speaker emphasizes social insecurity and widespread dissatisfaction (citing the fear of strikes and consumer behavior in stores). Furthermore, he/she sharply opposes the plan to rent the Tartu prison to Swedish criminals, fearing it would damage Tartu's reputation and cause social problems, labeling the potential outcome a "mecca for rapists and murderers."

Poverty is viewed as a serious social problem, the resolution of which is hampered by the government's illogical fiscal policy. The existence of social problems is the primary argument in favor of utilizing greater national debt.

The focus is heavily placed on civil liberties and privacy, with fierce opposition to any form of surveillance or the concept of a "thought police" that threatens media outlets, NGOs, and political parties. Furthermore, a social issue is raised concerning the funding of school lunches and disparities in pricing.

There is insufficient data.

The central social theme revolves around the balance between civil liberties and national security, with the speaker acting as a staunch defender of privacy. He intensely opposes the appetite for surveillance and the concept of ideological control initiated by the former Interior Minister, placing individual freedoms above all else.

It focuses on the salary levels and working conditions of cultural workers and other public sector employees (teachers, police officers, and rescue workers). It highlights the social role of public libraries in the provinces as a gathering place and the last state-supported outpost. It expresses concern about the impact of "war hysteria" on Estonia's birth rate and young people's desire to start families.

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Among the social problems highlighted is the exceptionally high rate of youth unemployment, which requires a government response. Ethical questions are also being raised concerning the ministers' lifestyle ("golden faucets, castle parties"). Furthermore, a bill addressing the future of the Estonian nation and families is mentioned as a source of ideological division.

The only social topic mentioned is youth unemployment, which is treated as a negative economic indicator. Data regarding other social issues is missing.

The primary social issue is the societal breakdown caused by the fear of war and the lack of trust in state leaders. He/She expresses concern that this reduces the desire of young people to start families and the readiness of Estonian men to defend the country, pointing to low defense morale. The topic is strongly linked to questions of national security and public morale.

It focuses on issues of immigration and integration, stressing that a 0.1% cap is the absolute maximum that Estonian society can integrate. Concern is voiced that the larger influx of Ukrainians (nearly 4%) exceeds this integration capacity, thereby threatening the preservation of the Estonian language and culture. It defends small social benefits (such as the allowance for single parents) and criticizes the cuts being made to them under the label of "inefficiency."

A strong position defending culture and historical memory, criticizing the marginalization of the Ministry of Culture and the overemphasis on political correctness (specifically referencing the primer exhibition). The speaker criticizes historical distortion that excludes important neighboring countries (Finland, Sweden, Russia) while adding irrelevant ones (Ukraine) in the name of political correctness. The speaker also raises concerns regarding the disproportionate influence of the media (Eesti Ekspress) on state governance.