By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Among social issues, emphasis is placed on economic inequality and impoverishment, which are attributed to the government’s actions, contrasting this with the comfortable and luxurious lifestyle of the political elite.

The primary social issue is the right to vote in local elections, where the speaker firmly supports the stance that only Estonian citizens should be allowed to vote. This is linked to defining the boundaries of citizenship and suffrage.

The social sector is sharply criticizing the Minister of Social Protection's decision to strip stay-at-home mothers of their health insurance, arguing that the move contradicts the fundamental principles of social protection. Furthermore, cuts to extracurricular and hobby education, amounting to roughly one million euros, are also being highlighted.

Expresses strong opposition to cuts in social spending, citing as examples the proposed doctor's visit fee for pregnant women and children, and the removal of health insurance from mothers raising children at home. It also criticizes state budget funding allocated to non-profit organizations whose activities (such as axe throwing or nature treks) are not considered a national priority.

In socio-political matters, the speaker is vehemently opposed to the "woke agenda," especially gender-affirming medical care aimed at children and ideological indoctrination in education. They also resist the introduction of the concept of social gender through the International Labour Organization convention, and they support the abolition of restrictions on freedom of speech (specifically those concerning hate speech and hostile rhetoric).

In the social sphere, the speaker focuses on ending state funding for elective abortions, stressing that the state should not cover the cost of procedures undertaken by personal choice. This is framed as an issue of state funding rather than a question of banning abortion outright. Additionally, emphasis is placed on protecting families with children and the elderly from tax increases (VAT, income tax benefits, land tax).

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A sharp social problem is being raised concerning the tripling of drug deaths since 2021, linking this increase directly to the actions of the government. Furthermore, interest has been shown in sports and its regulation, specifically questioning the impact that streamlining the law would have on the total number of Olympic medals won.