By Plenary Sessions: Kadri Tali

Among social topics, the dominant issues are the preservation and support of cultural tradition, and the regulation of sports education and extracurricular activities. The problem of recruiting new instructors is emphasized as the primary concern for the system's sustainability. The Sports Act addresses the processing of training load data for children and youth.

The primary social focus is on public health and shaping the new generation, emphasizing that sports and culture cultivate healthy and responsible individuals and strengthen the will to defend. Concern is expressed regarding the financial pressure on parents covering the costs of children’s extracurricular education, which has become unaffordable for many.

The primary social focus is on raising the new generation, emphasizing the role of sports and extracurricular activities in shaping upright and responsible individuals. These fields are crucial for developing discipline, critical thinking, health, and the will to defend the nation.

The primary social issue revolves around education and language policy, where there is strong support for implementing the requirement of Estonian-language instruction in kindergartens. This reform is presented as a crucial step toward securing a better future and education for Estonian children, a measure that has been anticipated for the last ten years.

The social topic addressed is the integrity and ethics of sport, focusing on the recovery of prizes and subsidies in the event of rule violations. The discussion also indirectly touches upon supporting sports activities for children and youth through income tax refunds.

The primary social issue discussed was healthy and tasty school meals for children, which was considered a commendable initiative. During the discussion, the problem of childhood obesity and its link to the provision of desserts was also raised, citing the Finnish practice as an example.

The primary social issue is the accessibility and affordability of early childhood education for families. The draft legislation aimed to reduce the portion of kindergarten fees covered by parents, thereby easing the financial burden, particularly in light of the increase in the minimum wage. Evelin Poolamets stressed that the bill supports improving the availability of services.

The speech focuses on the sustainability of the Estonian nation and culture, stressing the need to value and protect the creations of its people. An important social aspect is also the education of young people, referencing the introduction of international music culture to 23,000 schoolchildren, an effort for which they received a UNICEF award.

Culture and sport are treated in terms of their economic and export potential, rather than as social or moral issues.

The main social issue is restoring the dignity of the teaching profession and addressing social problems, such as the aging teacher workforce and the lack of new recruits. It is emphasized that teachers are responsible for their work practically 24/7 and require the respect and regard of society as a whole.

The focus is on education as a social issue, highlighting the necessity of raising the average educational attainment of Estonian residents and reducing dropout rates. Significant attention is paid to teachers' mental health, workload, and fair compensation, recognizing their role as a second parent. Professional music instruction in early childhood education is deemed a crucial factor for social success.

Social issues are addressed indirectly, emphasizing the necessity of separating the cultural sector from the social sector, given that culture relies on creativity and talent, rather than social welfare needs. He/She mentions the historical context concerning social guarantees for creative professionals (such as stipends or pension funds), but criticizes the current tendency to establish social guarantees through taxation.

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The main social topic is higher education and the role of the national language in academia, where Helle-Moonika Helme emphasizes the importance of doctoral theses being written in Estonian to prevent English from becoming the default working language. Another crucial topic is supporting student mobility abroad and developing the necessary curricula to facilitate this.

The primary focus is on education, the social status of teachers, and their 24/7 responsibility. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of children's psychological well-being and sense of security when building a strong educational foundation. The teachers' strike is viewed as a sign of courage and backbone, which the minister supports.