By Plenary Sessions: Mart Maastik

Social issues are briefly touched upon, specifically mentioning the impact of tax hikes on future pensioners and questioning what benefits they will derive from these increases. Other social topics (such as education, security, and family policy) are not covered in the speeches.

The main social issue is education, specifically the preservation of regional vocational and upper secondary education on Hiiumaa. The disappearance of educational institutions is viewed as a direct threat to social stability, which would lead to the departure of the population and a reduction in employment. The role of education in sustaining local life is strongly emphasized.

Opposes gender quotas, arguing that they devalue women and conflict with the market economy. It emphasizes traditional family values (man and woman) and the valuing of motherhood as the driver of the nation, while criticizing the overemphasis on career and Western progressive gender theories.

The primary social topic concerns education and the timing of the school day. The speaker argues that the proposed change to this schedule will disrupt the current timetables of children and families. Particular emphasis is placed on the increased difficulty of participating in extracurricular activities and managing family life.

Data is scarce.

The social focus is directed toward ensuring the quality of life and the preservation of communities for island residents, by treating the ferry connection as a vital public service. It is stressed that the accessibility and affordability of this service are directly linked to the opportunities available to island residents and the prevention of depopulation.

Among the social issues being raised are the declining birth rate and the aging of the population. These problems are primarily viewed as a threat to economic and fiscal sustainability, as the number of taxpayers is steadily decreasing.