By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker strongly emphasizes social equality and support for the vulnerable, advocating for raising the subsistence level to 250 euros and abolishing kindergarten fees in all municipalities. They criticize the government for supporting the wealthy rather than those in need (referencing tax benefits aimed at the top 20% of high earners). The speaker stresses the importance of addressing the demographic crisis and family benefits, linking economic well-being directly to national security.

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The speeches do not directly address classical social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, or immigration. The only topic with a social dimension is the Pihlakodu case, which the speaker describes as a "sensitive" issue where the government has been "terribly lacking in empathy." There is insufficient data regarding other social topics.

The speaker expressed strong concern regarding workers' rights and social protection, emphasizing that casual employment contracts discriminate against minors and undermine workers' sense of security. He criticized the government for its disdainful treatment of trade unions and highlighted that over 20 trade unions and umbrella organizations, including the Doctors' Union and the Education Workers' Union, oppose the draft bill. The speaker clearly champions the interests of the workers and considers it unfair that low-wage earners pay proportionally more taxes than the wealthy.

The speaker expresses strong concern regarding the government's decision to begin importing prisoners from other countries, labeling it a "clearly reputation-damaging area" and stressing that this is a "relatively risky, sensitive issue" for the Estonian brand. In the context of immigration, the speaker criticizes the decision to house "murderers and rapists from other countries" while Estonia is simultaneously facing a labor shortage. The speaker also raises the issue of unequal income distribution, questioning how effectively Estonia has ensured a fair distribution of income within society.

The speeches primarily focus on public order and law enforcement issues, particularly the subject of light personal mobility devices and the complex issue surrounding the powers of the municipal police. The stance is clearly supportive of granting local governments greater responsibility and authority in maintaining public order, stressing the necessity of establishing the required legal framework for this.

The speaker primarily focuses on social justice issues, stressing the need to support the underprivileged. They are actively demanding that the subsistence level be raised due to inflation, citing the 2022 precedent when the limit was increased from 150 euros to 200 euros. Furthermore, they express concern over the situation of society’s most vulnerable members and criticize the government’s slow action within the social sphere.