By Plenary Sessions: Heljo Pikhof

The political focus centers on the protection of the Language Act and the cultural sphere, stressing the necessity of preserving the Estonian language. One speaker criticized the significant hike in fine rates—making them much steeper—in draft bill 161 SE compared to the earlier draft, 1 SE. A second speaker presented a neutral overview regarding the Culture Committee's proposal to reject the bill, citing the government’s position on its disproportionality.

The political focus is on the sustainability of education, restoring the dignity of teachers, and reducing the deepening socio-economic gap in education. This position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms, particularly in streamlining the school network and improving the career model for teachers. Support for these reforms is cautious, stressing the necessity of thorough analysis and broad societal consensus ("Measure nine times, cut once").