Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – third reading (500 SE)
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act concerning mental health. The speaker emphasizes mental health as the foundation of societal well-being and resilience, recommending that all colleagues support the bill. This position is clearly value-based, focusing on improving the accessibility and quality of the service.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the prevalence and causes of mental health issues, citing research and specific concerns such as climate anxiety among young people and loneliness among the elderly. They detail the bill's funding mechanism, which grants autonomy to local municipalities (LMs), thereby eliminating the need for them to request separate funding annually.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and persuasive, addressing both colleagues and the people of Estonia ("Honored colleagues! Dear people of Estonia!"). It employs both emotional appeals (concern over children's anxiety and the loneliness of the elderly) and political logic, explaining the benefits of funding autonomy. The tone is optimistic, emphasizing that this is "a very important step forward."
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient Data.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the speaker is focusing solely on supporting the bill and highlighting its positive aspects.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker explicitly urges colleagues to support the draft law, signaling a desire to achieve legislative consensus and cooperation on the issue of mental health.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed toward local governments (LG), emphasizing the expansion of their autonomy in the financing and organization of mental health services. International events (war in Europe, climate change) are mentioned only as sources of domestic anxiety.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective centers on the decentralization of financing, advocating for the direct channeling of mental health service funding into the local government fund. This measure enhances the fiscal autonomy and stability of local governments in service provision.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is mental health, with emphasis placed on improving the accessibility and quality of services. Specific problems highlighted include those affecting children and youth (climate anxiety, excessive use of smart devices) and the elderly (loneliness), underscoring that mental health impacts the well-being of society as a whole.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting the draft amendment (500 SE) to the Social Welfare Act and the Value-Added Tax Act. The speaker is a strong proponent, stressing that the bill ensures stable and autonomous funding for mental health services for local governments.
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