By Plenary Sessions: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The speaker is focusing on the support of sports and youth work, specifically criticizing the removal of state funding from both the school sports union and the sports union Jõud. He emphasizes the ongoing significance and active role these organizations play in arranging athletic competitions for young people and amateur participants.

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The social sector is focusing on the failure of the education agreement, particularly the unresolved issues concerning teachers' salaries, vocational education, and the coverage of education expenses. Another crucial topic is the right to vote in local council elections, where there is a demand for a simple constitutional amendment that would restrict voting rights to Estonian and EU citizens, thereby excluding citizens of the aggressor state and stateless individuals.

Regarding social issues, the necessity of laws for regulating conflict situations is stressed, as not everyone is normal. Furthermore, the invaluable work of vintage vehicle restorers in preserving cultural heritage is highlighted; this work deserves state support and more favorable tax treatment.

The central social question revolves around the strictness of granting citizenship and the requirement of loyalty to the state, particularly concerning individuals who have been repeatedly convicted of criminal offenses. It emphasizes that citizenship should not be granted even exceptionally to perpetrators of crimes against humanity, prioritizing security and the dignity of the state. It also mentions the problem of dual citizenship as a security threat.

Focuses on educational matters, emphasizing the need to maintain an Estonian-language learning environment in kindergartens. It supports the Isamaa amendment proposal, which would guarantee children whose mother tongue is Estonian a place in a predominantly Estonian-speaking group, justifying this based on the welfare of the children and constitutional provisions. It opposes the position of the Ministry of Education and Research that such a proposal is discriminatory or unconstitutional.

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