By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

The central social theme is the funding for teachers’ salaries and, more broadly, the economic coping of the Estonian people amidst the economic recession. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure a dignified life for Estonian teachers, rescuers, and residents of rural areas, contrasting this priority with foreign development projects. The framework of social policy is economic and focused on livelihood/subsistence.

The speaker addresses the codes of conduct for officials and diplomats, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to restrictions and laws, particularly regarding participation in demonstrations. This relates more broadly to national representation and respect for the international regulatory framework.

Social issues are central: strong opposition to abortion, emphasizing its moral dimension and the demographic crisis, and demanding massive awareness campaigns regarding the risks of abortion. There is also a strong focus on protecting the elderly in nursing homes, where abuses are "epidemic," and demanding stronger traffic enforcement to curb young speeders.

Insufficient data.

The discussion covers themes of internal security and police work, specifically focusing on the adequacy of criminal investigations and the need to differentiate between politically motivated attacks and common crime. The speaker stresses the importance of avoiding overreaction and suspects that there is an attempt to link every single crime to the malicious activities of Russian special services.

There is not enough data.

When it comes to social issues, education policy is currently at the forefront, particularly the failure of the e-exam system and the closure of rural schools. Strong opposition is also fueled by the suspicion that the transition to Estonian-language education is actually a step toward transforming Estonia into an officially bilingual state where Russian serves as the second state language.