By Plenary Sessions: Riina Sikkut

It highlights issues concerning social welfare (specifically, the underfunding and lack of capacity in special care services) and the accessibility of education. It emphasizes the need to value children’s real-life skills and knowledge of Estonian nature alongside academic success (PISA scores), while criticizing the worsening accessibility of environmental education.

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Focusing on social issues, the text highlights the decline of trust in political institutions, describing it as an historically profound crisis of legitimacy. It stresses the importance of politicians maintaining their dignity and actively championing the welfare of Estonia to restore public confidence.

Social-politically, emphasis is placed on social injustice and the need to alleviate the difficulties faced by low-wage earners, working families, and single parents in making ends meet. There is particularly strong criticism regarding the critical underfunding and long waiting lists for special welfare services, which are considered an essential, publicly funded service. Opposition is voiced against directing resources towards those who already have sufficient means, especially when this comes at the expense of improving the quality of life for those struggling to cope.

Of the social issues, only public sentiment regarding tax increases is addressed, citing the persistently negative attitude towards them and the constitutional limitations concerning taxation. Other traditional social topics are absent.

The primary social issue is educational inequality and social justice. It strongly supports measures that ensure equal learning opportunities for children, emphasizing the importance of free school meals for improving children's concentration and academic performance.