Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop the Procedure for Paying an Additional Annual Lump-Sum Pension Supplement to Pensioners" (678 OE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the well-being and dignified livelihood of the elderly, strongly supporting measures to alleviate relative poverty. While a one-time benefit is supported, it is stressed that pension policy must be based on systemic and sustainable care. These positions are strongly value-based, emphasizing dignified aging and the valuing of seniors in society. The well-being of the elderly must rest on three pillars: a fair pension, accessible services, and social inclusion.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in social policy and statistics, citing specific data on the relative poverty of pensioners (39.4% in 2023 and 50% in 2021). The expertise focuses on the necessity of systemic solutions (care reform, accessibility of services) and clarifying the three-pillar framework for the well-being of the elderly. Reference is also made to the Ministry of Social Affairs' data regarding poverty.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is serious, concerned, and constructive, emphasizing the well-being of the elderly as a test of society's strength and a shared responsibility. The speech balances emotional appeals (dignified life, loneliness) with logical and statistical data concerning relative poverty. The language is formal and focuses on a systemic framework for political solutions, utilizing concepts such as "sustainable solutions" and "freezing indexation.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at detrimental policy directions, particularly those involving pension reductions or the freezing of indexation. The government's current tax decisions are also indirectly criticized, with the argument that they fail to assist low-income individuals and the elderly. The confrontation is policy-based, focusing on proposals that worsen the livelihood of the elderly.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker identifies with the Social Democrats' initiatives, such as the care reform and the Robin Hood measure, emphasizing their positive impact. While the proposal to pay a pension supplement is supported, the need for systemic solutions is stressed. This indicates a readiness to back positive steps, provided they fit into a broader strategy. Solving the problem is viewed as a shared responsibility.
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Regional Focus
The focus is nationwide, stressing the necessity of ensuring access to services and a high quality of life for every senior citizen across Estonia, irrespective of where they live. Tallinn is cited merely as an example, as a birthday allowance has already been implemented there due to greater budgetary resources. It is stressed that a person's location should not dictate their quality of life.
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Economic Views
Economic views support strong redistribution and a social safety net, focusing on alleviating the relative poverty experienced by pensioners. Specific proposals include lowering the VAT on food items to assist low-income individuals, and opposing any freeze on pension indexation. They also support using additional funding for local municipalities (the "Robin Hood measure") to provide services targeted at the elderly.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is the holistic well-being of the elderly, including relative poverty, access to care services, and mental health. There is a strong emphasis on the need to invest in community centers, day centers, and intergenerational projects to combat loneliness. The goal is to ensure the elderly remain full and valued members of society.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on ensuring systemic solutions, supporting the continuation of the care reform, and opposing pension cuts. The proposal to pay a one-off pension supplement is supported, but the necessity of also addressing the proposal to reduce VAT on foodstuffs is emphasized. The priority is ensuring a decent standard of living and accessible social services.
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