By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

In the social sphere, he/she focuses on protecting the standards of the subsistence benefit, strongly opposing the replacement of "decent livelihood" with "basic subsistence," as this significantly lowers the social standard. He/she also raises questions regarding the transparency of determining pensioner support and the diminishing role of the Riigikogu (Parliament) in that process.

It focuses on immigration policy, demanding that Estonia, similarly to Poland, apply for an exemption from the EU Migration Pact regarding the acceptance of quota refugees and the payment of fines. The reason cited is the very large number of war refugees from Ukraine currently residing in Estonia.

On social issues, emphasis is placed on protecting rural residents and large families from the tax burden, as the car tax hits them particularly hard. It also defends people's right to own a home without it being subject to a property tax, contrasting sharply with the views held by the Social Democrats.

The speaker emphasizes the constitutional obligation to ensure the preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture, while criticizing the cuts introduced by the Ministry of Culture. He contrasts these cultural budget cuts with expenditures on environmental policy, specifically mentioning "ensuring biodiversity" and "drowning forests." He also delves into technical details of social security, such as the calculation period for maternity leave and the waiting periods associated with voluntary health insurance.

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