By Plenary Sessions: Yoko Alender

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Social issues addressed include the environmental impact and waste problem caused by electronic cigarettes, even though this is not directly covered by the draft legislation. Furthermore, a change in consumer behavior was noted concerning the withdrawal of the second pension pillar funds, which led to a temporary increase in the volume of electronic waste.

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The social focus is aimed at increasing public awareness and motivating residents regarding source separation, providing clear guidelines for both densely and sparsely populated areas. Furthermore, protecting the environment is crucial to ending the frequent disturbances caused by burning landfills.

Within the social sector, we have addressed public health and safety topics related to radiation protection regulations. This treatment is strictly regulatory and involves specialists from the medical field.

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The social focus is on the quality and identity of the living environment, noting that three out of four people in Estonia are satisfied with their surroundings. It is emphasized that nature conservation is strongly linked to Estonian identity and that actions must ensure the same high quality of life for children (clean air, clean drinking water) as they enjoy now.

The primary social theme is the appreciation of nature, which, alongside freedom, ranks highest among the values held by Estonians, regardless of where they live. Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid polarization between rural and urban residents and to protect the national animal (the wolf) from being treated as an object of public hostility.

Regarding social issues, the health of Ida-Viru County residents and the environmental impact related to historical oil shale electricity production are addressed. The speaker emphasizes that the future direction must be cleaner in order to protect the local population.

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The social topics addressed include human health, linking spatial planning and the organization of the living environment directly to the well-being of the population. Other social problems are not covered in this discussion.

When discussing social issues, emphasis is placed on maintaining and improving a clean living environment—a long-term objective of the green reform. Energy security is directly tied to people's finances and overall well-being, a connection highlighted by the impact of the energy crisis.

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When discussing social issues, well-being and freedom are highlighted as core Estonian values, with a direct link drawn between them and energy security. Health is treated as a political priority, emphasizing the connection between fossil fuel emissions and premature deaths.