By Plenary Sessions: Aleksei Jevgrafov

The primary social issue is the employment situation in Ida-Viru County and guaranteeing the region's social stability, a matter directly tied to the future of the oil shale sector. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating new skilled jobs for engineers and specialists through innovation.

The primary social issue is the quality of education and children's right to receive a proper education, which is jeopardized due to the non-compliance with teachers' qualification requirements (pedagogical education, language requirements).

Among social issues, the most acutely emphasized concern is the protection of low-income and elderly individuals, who face the threat of a financial burden resulting from rising electricity prices. Social justice and the protection of consumer interests are central to the arguments against the proposed bill.

The primary social concerns revolve around the accessibility and quality of healthcare services, particularly primary care. There is an emphasis on protecting the employment and salary stability of medical professionals (doctors and nurses), as the reduction in the volume of Health Insurance Fund contracts poses a direct threat to their payroll starting in 2027.

The social problems discussed include the high unemployment rate in Ida-Viru County and the dramatic increase in heating costs, both of which are directly linked to the decline of the oil shale sector. The focus is placed on socio-economic security and controlling the cost of living, connecting these issues directly to choices made in energy policy.

The social focus is directed toward ensuring social stability and employment in Ida-Viru County, requiring a just transition. Warnings have been issued regarding a social crisis that would accompany the ill-considered closure of the oil shale sector.