By Months: Eero Merilind

The primary social topic is raising the subsistence benefit threshold to alleviate poverty and help struggling groups, such as single parents and pensioners who are having trouble paying their heating bills. He/she notes that Ukrainian refugees account for about 29% of the households receiving the support, emphasizing the broad impact of social welfare payments.

The socio-political focus is on reducing health inequality, ensuring sustainable funding for mental health services, and strengthening the welfare state. Support was given to updating benefits for single parents and increasing pension and disability allowances, emphasizing the importance of dignified aging. Among the priorities for the coming year is the preparation of a family policy action plan.

The social focus is aimed at personal autonomy and the right to amend or revoke a declaration of intent that one has drafted oneself. This points to an interest in civil rights and social procedures.