By Plenary Sessions: Tõnis Lukas

Among the social issues, the transition to Estonian-language instruction and the difficulties associated with it are at the forefront, highlighting the role of internal drive and incentives in language acquisition. Strong opposition is also expressed to retaining the voting rights of citizens of the aggressor state in local elections. Furthermore, topics concerning identity and integration related to speaking Estonian with an accent are addressed.

Among social issues, the focus is on children’s access to schooling and the livelihood of large families in rural areas, where owning two cars is necessary. The government’s policy direction to restructure the school network and reduce child benefits is being criticized. This, combined with the car tax, increases social inequality and forces families to leave Estonia.

In the social sphere, education policy is the priority, including teachers' salaries and the funding of higher education institutions. There is strong opposition directed at the education minister’s initiative to extend the Estonian language requirements for teachers who have not mastered the language and operate outside the Estonian information space.