By Plenary Sessions: Jaak Valge

Among the social issues addressed is the low attractiveness of a scientific career, which is tied to unstable funding. The dire situation of national studies (a culturally significant field) is also highlighted, which is considered a major shortcoming.

Among the social issues raised, particular emphasis is placed on protecting the living environment and health of local residents (the islanders), citing the spread of infrasound, vibration, and microclimate changes up to 50–90 kilometers away. The speaker defends the traditional way of life and historical continuity of Saaremaa’s west coast, prioritizing these values above the cost implications associated with relocating the industrial park further afield.

The main social concern is the lowest number of births in the history of national statistics, which is being treated as a negative record. The speaker proposes a bank tax as a solution to support the parents of newborns with a substantial financial sum, thereby linking demography with economic justice.