Agenda Profile: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Health on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker views youth dropout rates and the associated mental health issues as a major national concern. This stance is focused on finding solutions and emphasizes the responsibility of the Minister of Health in tackling this social issue. The approach to this problem is primarily outcome-based, demanding concrete action plans.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of school dropout statistics ("hundreds of young people") and is able to specifically link this to mental health issues. He/She emphasizes the necessity of adopting a health perspective when addressing the educational problem, distinguishing learning ability from mental health.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and question-oriented, addressing the minister directly. The tone is concerned and demanding, emphasizing the gravity of the issue (a major problem) and requiring specific data (e.g., has there been an increase?) and action plans from the minister.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the parliamentary session, posing an oral question to the Minister of Health concerning the implementation of the long-term development strategy.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker poses pointed questions to the Minister of Health, demanding clarification regarding the rise in mental health issues and the proposed solutions. The criticism targets the execution of policy and accountability.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker implicitly stresses the need for inter-ministerial cooperation, referencing the Minister of Education's actions and demanding the Minister of Health contribute to the same problem concerning both education and health.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, addressing the Estonian school system and the broader issues of youth mental health.
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Economic Views
There is too little data.
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Social Issues
The main social focus is on youth mental health and preventing school dropout. The speaker considers this a critically important social issue that demands immediate intervention.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the Minister of Health's action plans and responsibility for implementing the long-term strategy "Eesti 2035," rather than initiating specific bills.
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