By Plenary Sessions: Marko Mihkelson

Direct social issues are not covered, but the speaker strongly emphasizes the theme of international justice and human rights, recognizing the crimes committed against the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. This position is linked to historical memory and the recognition of the victims' suffering.

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The focus of social themes is on the defense of democratic institutions and civil liberties against attacks by authoritarian forces. Emphasis is placed on the threat of internal deliberalization within the free world.

Social issues were examined within the context of democratic freedoms and political rights, emphasizing the Georgian people's desire for freedom and their opposition to violence during peaceful protests. The speaker supports representatives of Georgian civil society who are calling for fair and free elections.

The issues of human rights and historical justice are addressed, recognizing the crime committed against a specific people as an act of genocide. This is connected to both past crimes (the Holodomor) and current crimes (the War in Ukraine), underscoring a moral obligation.

The speaker strongly supports social inclusion and ensuring family well-being, emphasizing the need for the state to provide basic support to the spouses or registered partners of officials working on foreign assignments. He/She positively confirms that the Marriage Equality Act resolved the previous issues related to this.

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Among the social issues addressed is the social and economic status of accompanying family members (including registered partners) of foreign service employees. The objective is to regulate their compensation and the reimbursement of expenses, ensuring equal treatment for both spouses and registered partners.

Social issues are absent, with the exception of value-based opposition to authoritarian great powers and the emphasis placed on protecting the Western value space. Mention is made of Russia's support for European extremist forces "under the guise of protecting traditional values," as well as its assistance with immigration waves in cooperation with criminal organizations, which is part of Russia's broader anti-Western activity.