By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

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This addresses social issues within the context of end-of-life declarations, raising discussion regarding age limits and the necessary temporal framework, and examining society's perception of this law. It does not express clear advocacy, but rather raises questions and highlights the need for further research.

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The core conflict revolves around a lack of trust in the electoral system (approximately 40% of society distrusts e-voting). Emphasis is placed on protecting the fundamental principles of democracy inherent in elections (secrecy, uniformity) and restoring public trust. Furthermore, the social impact of elections on democracy and state legitimacy is addressed.

Strong emphasis on poverty reduction and guaranteeing access to basic food necessities; it is noted that approximately 300,000 people are impacted by inflation and rising prices; young families are particularly vulnerable; the role of social benefits and local district social services is highlighted, alongside the necessity of ensuring high-quality, affordable food.

It emphasizes the importance of regulating vaping/e-cigarettes in the context of youth consumption, health, and safety. The focus is on the illegal market and youth safety, as well as the necessity of reducing the product’s attractiveness. A social assessment (protection of children and youth) is utilized, and the Commission is called upon to address the issues of the black and unregulated market. It acknowledges the social consequences associated with regulating youth consumption.

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The context of democracy, the rule of law, and citizens' rights is assessed (e.g., criticism regarding the reform of local voting rights); the focus is on issues of inflation and the improvement or deterioration of the standard of living; attention is also directed toward social impacts by addressing high energy costs and ensuring reasonable price levels for consumers.

Social issues: focuses on consumer and population well-being (higher trust in the government; the impact of energy costs on health and quality of life). It refers to health and environmental issues in energy policy and emphasizes that strategies fall under risks to human well-being and health if the choices made are detrimental. Specific widely addressed socio-political issues are not elaborated upon separately.

The issue of gender equality is framed as political, and the draft legislation itself is controversial. Simultaneously, the socioeconomic impact (on families in rural areas, low- and middle-income individuals, and large families) is emphasized within the context of the proposed car tax and overall tax policy. The primary focus is shifted to the longevity and sense of justice for individuals and groups, stressing that societal damage stems more from unfair taxation than from the necessity of increasing the proportion of women on corporate boards.

The priority is citizens' privacy and cybersecurity; there is a critical and cautious stance regarding the protection of state and resident data in the context of using Chinese technology. The need for a reliable framework has been highlighted so that ordinary citizens do not have to feel they are in a dangerous environment.