By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

When discussing social issues, the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is often used as an analogy. This involves criticizing the decline in the authority of scientists and the perceived ineffectiveness of mandatory measures (such as mandated shots/vaccination) in curbing the spread of the virus. This ultimately points to a widespread skepticism regarding compulsory measures imposed by governmental and scientific institutions.

The main social issue is suffrage and its restriction for non-citizens, which is addressed in the context of security and social cohesion. The speaker is fundamentally in favor of citizens having the right to vote but warns against irresponsible steps that could increase social and security risks. It is emphasized that the far-reaching consequences of decisions must be thoroughly analyzed.

The speaker focuses on social issues through the lens of suffrage, specifically opposing the restriction of voting rights in local council elections for Russian citizens residing in Estonia. Furthermore, they defend the Pühtitsa Convent against being labeled an unfounded security threat, thus addressing the balance between religious freedom and security.

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In social matters, they defend stay-at-home mothers and oppose the removal of their health insurance, linking this stance to Estonia's birth rate issue. They are strongly opposed to funding gender equality and equal treatment programs, labeling this work "ideological propaganda."

The speaker focuses on defending religious freedom, standing against the government's attempts to compel the Pühtitsa Convent to sever canonical ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. He emphasizes that the state does not have the right to prescribe canonical affiliations for religious associations, citing Article 40 of the Constitution.

A strong pro-life position, emphasizing the equal protection of the unborn child's right to life and labeling elective abortion as the intentional killing of an innocent human being. It demands a radical change of heart in the state's attitude toward human life and sharply criticizes anti-family policies (cuts to family benefits, withdrawal of health insurance from stay-at-home mothers). It stresses the responsibility of men in sexual relationships and child-rearing, and criticizes a previous legislative amendment that eliminated parental consent requirements for abortions involving minors.

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The speaker highlights the demographic situation (the birth rate) as a critical social sustainability issue. He/She criticizes the government for neglecting this topic while excessive attention is being paid to the green transition.