Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Consequently Amendments to Other Acts (Prevention of Incapacity for Work) (Bill 377 SE)
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is exploratory, focusing on the implementation details of the amendment to the Health Insurance Act (prevention of incapacity for work). Emphasis is placed on the voluntary nature of the measure, and the question is raised whether individuals cannot be compelled to join the process. A significant focus is on clarifying the role and involvement of local municipalities, which indicates the practical and administrative framing of the policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in the logistics of implementing the law, particularly concerning the cooperation between the state and local governments in carrying out disability prevention measures. Questions are raised regarding the expected number of beneficiaries of the draft bill, suggesting a desire to grasp the scope of the measure. There are no references to technical data or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely formal, polite, and questioning, addressing the minister with respect ("Honorable Minister!"). The speaker uses logical questions to gain clarity regarding the voluntary nature of the law and the involvement of local governments. Emotional or aggressive elements are absent; the tone is neutral and information-seeking.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to two brief interventions on a single day (06.03.2024) in the Riigikogu, during which questions were posed during the first reading of a specific draft bill. Both interventions are aimed at obtaining information from the minister.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and supportive, focusing on finding ways to implement the national measure at the local municipality level. The speaker asks directly what assistance is expected from city governments and how they can help, which signals a desire for partnership.
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Regional Focus
There is a clear regional focus on the role of local governments (LG) and municipal administrations in implementing the law. The speaker stresses the need to understand how these local authorities are involved and what support is expected from them, highlighting concerns about local-level administrative capacity.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The social focus is aimed at preventing incapacity for work and promoting public health, both of which are connected to the social insurance system. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the citizen's freedom of choice when participating in these measures, raising questions about whether the measure is entirely voluntary.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Health Insurance Act (Bill 377 SE), which addresses the prevention of work incapacity. The speaker is taking an investigative role, concentrating on the conditions required for the bill's implementation, particularly the involvement of local municipalities and the anticipated benefits.
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