By Plenary Sessions: Vadim Belobrovtsev

The primary social issue is education and the teacher shortage, emphasizing the need to boost the prestige of the teaching profession and improve working conditions. Furthermore, school sports and their funding are also directly linked to the problem of public health and childhood obesity, with this being offered as an alternative to the sugar tax.

The social focus is directed toward ensuring the standard of living and pay equity for public sector employees (police officers, rescue workers, border guards, and teachers). This is presented as a significant social issue that requires immediate resolution.

The main social issue is the economic protection and welfare of pensioners. The speaker strongly opposes taxing pensions with income tax, stressing that the government should not fleece pensioners. This topic is closely linked to economic arguments against the expense of abolishing the tax hump.

The main social issue is the livelihood of the unemployed and the accessibility of the social safety net. The speaker advocates for maintaining unemployment benefits to prevent job seekers from being directed into the subsistence allowance system and the resulting social insecurity this entails.

The economic security and well-being of pensioners are at the forefront of social issues. The speaker highlighted concerns regarding pensioners due to the potential suspension of indexation, calling it extremely worrying news.

The primary social issue is the accessibility of early childhood education, parental freedom of choice, and the provision of services close to the place of residence. It is emphasized that the system must take into account the actual needs and preferences of parents.

The primary social issue is the voting rights of non-citizens and stateless persons in local elections. The speaker defends their rights, stressing that the majority of Russian citizens regard Estonia as their home country, and warns against collective punishment.

There is insufficient data on social issues.

The speaker focuses on social issues within the education sector, identifying the teacher shortage and the lack of new recruits as the single biggest problem facing the Republic of Estonia. They emphasize the necessity of valuing teachers and ensuring adequate compensation in order to maintain the prestige of the profession.

The primary social issue is education and integration, specifically the shortcomings of the reform transitioning to Estonian-language instruction and the funding for language training for new immigrants. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure the accessibility of education in rural areas and fair compensation for teachers' work.

Social issues addressed include the question of childhood obesity within the context of tax policy, but the primary focus is placed on respecting religious holidays. The speaker defends the local Orthodox church against accusations, emphasizing their disagreement with Patriarch Kirill and criticizing the timing of the bill's proceedings on Maundy Thursday.