By Plenary Sessions: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin

In the social sector, concern is being expressed over the potential change in the child protection model, fearing the easy removal of children from their families and their placement with same-sex couples, following the example of the Scandinavian model. This points to a conservative anxiety regarding the traditional family model and child protection policy.

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Regarding social issues, the focus is on the financial security of the elderly and social justice. Specifically, there is opposition to taxing the average pension, as this reduces the income of seniors and impacts the poorer segments of society.

The primary social focus is the economic security and protection of the elderly, strongly opposing the taxation of pensions, which reduces seniors' income by 130 euros annually.

The primary social issue is the education crisis and the teacher shortage, the worsening of which is linked to the enforcement of new language requirements. This is presented as a pressing problem that requires immediate government intervention.

Among the social issues discussed are the foundations of democracy and citizens' trust in state institutions. It is emphasized that unreliable elections create a situation where almost half of our fellow citizens do not fully trust our democratic institutions.

Among the social issues addressed is the taxation of pensions, which is linked to the theme of economic justice and the protection of the poor. This is framed as an issue of economic inequality.

It focuses on church and state relations, strongly emphasizing the separation of the state from the church. It criticizes the Ministry of the Interior's interference in the canonical relations between Orthodox congregations and the Moscow Patriarchate, deeming it meddling in church affairs. Another significant social issue is security and its connection to Russian business ties.

The primary social issue revolves around education and teacher professionalism. Emphasis is placed on concerns regarding the removal of the requirement for pedagogical education and its impact on the quality of education and the social situation of teachers.

Among the social topics addressed are public health, examined through tax policy (soft drinks vs. fruits and vegetables), and the impact of political statements on Estonian believers. The speaker demands clarity on whether the political statement is aimed at influencing believers or not, emphasizing the protection of social groups against ambiguous political action.