By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

Social issues are linked to war crimes and human rights, with particular emphasis on the deportation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and ethnic cleansing in the occupied territories. Heartfelt support and solidarity are expressed to the families whose children have been taken from their homeland.

Among social problems, attention is focused on the deteriorating financial coping ability of Estonian families and the low level of consumer confidence, linking this to government policy and inflation. The text also mentions the undermining of confidence among large families and the teachers’ strike, suggesting that society is being driven toward depression.

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Livelihood and mobility are emphasized among social issues, as both are threatened by the new car tax. This is especially important for working individuals and families with children living in sparsely populated areas, directly connecting social well-being to their economic and geographical situation.

Social issues are not addressed in the speech.

Social issues were raised indirectly within the context of tax policy, specifically by referencing the opposition of the representative body for families with children to the car tax, which signals concern over families' financial coping ability. Other traditional topics in the social sector are not addressed.