By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

It addresses social problems through the lens of economic insecurity and inflation, stressing that rising prices hit low-income individuals, the elderly, and families with children the hardest. It criticizes the government's approach to the demographic crisis, which involves importing thousands of cheap laborers. The impact of economic insecurity on the postponement of childbirth is also mentioned.

The demographic crisis and the depopulation of rural areas are at the forefront of social issues, a situation that is painfully impacting the share of Estonians. Strong opposition is directed at the decision to withdraw health insurance from stay-at-home mothers starting January 1st, a move widely regarded as a painful blow to rural residents.

The text mentions needs-based support (€100 million) as a measure intended to improve the budgetary position, planned for 2028–2029. No socio-political viewpoint is expressed beyond the fiscal impact of this measure.

The speaker places a strong emphasis on civil liberties and privacy, opposing the mass collection of personal data and the establishment of a surveillance state. They highlight concerns that health data (specifically, payment records or transactions made to doctors) could potentially end up in a massive centralized database.

The central theme is the protection of individual liberties and privacy, often referencing the Anglo-American approach. There is strong opposition to the super database (which handles sensitive personal data) and the initiative to regulate "thought crimes" based on internet browsing history. They view the government's activities as the dismantling of freedom.

The most important social issue is family policy, where the speaker criticizes the government's measures as undermining the security of families and deepening the demographic catastrophe. In the context of healthcare, the importance of treatment waiting lists is emphasized regarding people's quality of life and their ability to return to work, contrasting with the minister's assertion that waiting time is irrelevant.

Social issues are confined to the development of civil security and the hazard notification system. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure public messaging for civilians and the full operational capability of the notification system (siren system). This is directly linked to security threats and the necessity of informing civilians, as demonstrated by the Polish incident.

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Regarding social issues, it highlights the negative impact of tax hikes on lower-income individuals, families with children, and the middle class, claiming that the Kallas/Michal policy effectively takes away a month's salary from a person earning the average wage. It also mentions concerns about a "demographic catastrophe" and opposes making family benefits more selective.