Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-10
Political Position
The political focus is on practical healthcare issues, such as the doctor shortage and financing problems within the Health Insurance Fund (specifically regarding the referral of family doctors for diagnostic tests). The speaker demands accountability from the government and the completion of substantive impact assessments for draft legislation, expressing concern over the poor implementation of policy. The stance taken is moderately critical of the government's ability to ensure the necessary analysis and funding.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates expertise in the healthcare sector, citing specific figures regarding the need for physicians (1,000 doctors by 2033) and the financial deficit of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) (5.4 million euros). He/She possesses detailed knowledge of the legislative process, citing ministry advisors (Kairi Ani, Mariko Jõeorg-Jurtšenko, Mirjam Rannula) and committee protocols.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and focused on questions, addressing respected ministers and presenters. The speaker employs logical arguments, relying on facts, the names of officials, and the minutes of committee meetings to demand precision and accountability. The tone is persistent and demanding, particularly regarding the missing analyses.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is intensive, involving active participation in the plenary session and repeatedly posing questions within a short timeframe to both ministers and the presenters of the draft legislation. The questions are detailed and point to thorough preparatory work (reading protocols, knowing the positions of the advisors).
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the ministries' activities, especially concerning the absence of impact analyses and the lack of clarity regarding healthcare funding. The speaker also challenges the justifications given by the members of the Legal Committee (Haugas, Randpere, Rästa, Timpson, Toomast) for rejecting the draft bill, demanding an explanation for their opposition.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open and supportive, addressing a colleague (Lauri) with a personal example (his son's studies) and praising the draft bill as "very solid." The presenter is seeking ideas from colleagues regarding additional state measures to improve the labor market, demonstrating a readiness to find joint solutions.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is indirectly linked to Tartu, citing the proposal by Tartu University Hospital to increase the national order for medical training. The text also mentions the son studying at the University of Life Sciences, which indicates a connection to regional educational institutions.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on linking employment growth and tax revenues to social expenditures. The speaker emphasizes the need to ensure that the positive aggregate economic impact (employment growth) does not result in a deficit for the Health Insurance Fund (5.4 million euros).
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Social Issues
In the social sphere, the main priorities are healthcare accessibility and funding, with concerns raised about the shortage of doctors and the inability of family physicians to refer patients for necessary tests due to financial constraints. Support is also given to improving opportunities for young people in the labor market, citing the speaker's own son's situation as an example.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting a draft act that enhances opportunities for young people in the labor market. A critical emphasis is placed on the quality of legislation, urgently requiring the completion of a substantive impact assessment to prevent the repeated deliberation of draft legislation without adequate preparation.
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