Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on the absence of regulations pertaining to end-of-life care and the need to resolve the legal vacuum, a necessity highlighted by the Supreme Court's decision. The speaker calls upon the government to immediately launch a public discussion and a legislative process to ensure a dignified end of life for those suffering from serious illnesses. This stance is strongly value-driven and oriented toward policymaking, emphasizing the topic's continued urgency in the years ahead.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in end-of-life regulations, Supreme Court jurisprudence (specifically the Paul Tammert case), and inter-ministerial accountability (covering the social affairs and justice sectors). Emphasis is placed on the legal and ethical dimensions of the issue, as well as the existence of a legal vacuum, noting that people are turning to other countries for solutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, serious, and pressing, emphasizing the profound ethical and legal gravity of the subject ("a very difficult topic"). Both logical arguments (a legal vacuum, the necessity of cooperation) and emotional rhetorical questions (why people turn to complete strangers) are employed. The text concludes by expressing hope for a constructive discussion.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's consistent pattern of action demonstrates persistence, having submitted an interpellation in the spring and continuing to stress the issue's relevance well into the autumn. This activity is focused on holding the government accountable and demanding concrete steps to initiate legislative action.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction and slowness in initiating legislation, rather than at specific political opponents. The question is being raised whether the government's planned discussions will ever lead to concrete results, or if the situation will simply persist as a legal vacuum.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for cooperation between the Minister of Social Affairs and the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs to address both the social and legal facets of the problem. This cooperation is presented as a prerequisite for moving forward, prioritizing a human-centered approach over the legal one.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the shortcomings of Estonian legislation and ethical problems within Estonian society. It is mentioned that people have gone to other countries to receive the service, but this underscores the need to solve the problem here in Estonia.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the declaration of end-of-life wishes and enabling a dignified death for people who are severely ill and suffering. A profound ethical problem is highlighted, which arises when individuals are forced to turn to complete strangers, and solutions that are person-centered are demanded.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is filling the legal vacuum in end-of-life regulations, requiring the review of existing laws and the initiation of a new legislative process. Specifically, a discussion on regulating assisted suicide is requested at the government's autumn roundtable.
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