Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (713 OE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive of the draft decision within the social sector concerning the subsistence benefit. It is emphasized that this is a highly important draft, the goal of which is to aid vulnerable groups (single parents, pensioners). The approach is value-based, stressing that people require assistance due to the unpredictable turns of life, and the current support amount is insufficient.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker is familiar with the terminology of the social sector, referencing the subsistence benefit and its recipient target groups (single parents, pensioners). At the same time, the speaker relies on the presenter's significant expertise in the topic, seeking to gain deeper, real-world knowledge about the situation from them. The objective is to better understand who these people are who cannot manage with the current level of support.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is respectful, empathetic, and serious, addressing the presenter with acknowledgement. The speaker employs a narrative appeal, requesting real-life examples to better grasp the concerns of those receiving support. It is stressed that the need for this support arises from unavoidable twists of fate, not from a desire to become dependent on government assistance.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is appreciative and supportive, commending the presenter's expertise in the social sector. The speaker poses questions designed to deepen the understanding of the draft bill's significance and highlight the gravity of the situation facing those in need.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national social policy and the level of the subsistence benefit. There are no references to specific regions or local issues.
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Economic Views
Economic views lean toward social redistribution, as the speaker emphasizes that the current amount of subsistence benefit is insufficient to cope with life. Increased public spending in the social sector is supported in order to guarantee a necessary minimum standard of living for vulnerable groups.
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Social Issues
The main social topic is income support (subsistence benefit) and poverty alleviation. Single parents and pensioners are specifically highlighted as the primary groups needing aid, as they cannot make ends meet with the current benefit amount. Stress is laid upon people's desire to cope independently, which lends significant moral weight to the issue.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 713 OE, which involves making a proposal to the government concerning social benefits. The speaker is a strong supporter of this draft and aims, through questioning, to highlight its significance and the urgent need to increase the amounts of these benefits.
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