By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the sustainability of environmental protection and traditional livelihoods, particularly fisheries. A question is being raised about the impact of massive construction activities related to offshore wind farms on the survival rate of fish shoals and the operations of coastal fishermen.

The primary social issue is the safety and sense of security of rural residents, especially protecting children from the threat of predator attacks. This is framed as a fundamental human need for protection, which must be guaranteed through legislation.

The primary social issue is the preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture, in accordance with the preamble of the Constitution, which is tied to security and the duty of loyalty. There is strong support for Estonian-language instruction and the use of national symbols (the blue-black-white flag) in public spaces. Criticism is directed at the practice of holding the Russian-speaking voter hostage and the slow pace of integration.

The central social issue is antisemitism and the security of the Jewish community in Estonia, especially at EKA, where "selective humanity" is prevalent. The speaker demands the prevention of antisemitic sentiments and stresses that the community's feeling of insecurity must be acknowledged and believed, as it threatens people's mental health. They also call for the brutality of the Hamas attacks to be addressed in educational institutions.

The right to vote is addressed among the social issues, with strong opposition expressed against granting suffrage to Russian citizens and holders of the grey passport (stateless residents). This position is justified by national security threats, emphasizing the necessity of protecting Estonia.

A central theme in social policy is demography and supporting the birth rate, highlighting concerns over population decrease and the staffing of the defense forces. There is strong criticism regarding the damage done to families' sense of security by withdrawing tax incentives and support payments. Environmental concerns are also being raised regarding the pollution of the sea and land with plastic as part of energy projects.

A strong focus is placed on the safety of young people in cyberspace and protecting them from the influence operations of a hostile neighboring state. The speaker opposes lowering the voting age to 16, citing research which indicates that young people themselves do not support the measure. The importance of the local community’s (the Jewish community’s) sense of security is also highlighted.