Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses on emphasizing the gravity of the abortion issue. The speaker criticizes the bill's narrow focus, which concentrates excessively on the medical field and state funding, and stresses the necessity of including the role of men in the debate. The bill's framework is assessed from a value-based perspective, calling its social reach into question.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the social aspects of the pregnancy termination process, highlighting the involvement of both the man and the woman. Furthermore, terminological criticism is offered concerning the inadequacy of the phrase "health care service" within this specific context.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, using the addresses "esteemed chairman" and "respected presenter." The tone is serious and analytical, posing questions that challenge the breadth of the bill's focus in order to address the problem more comprehensively.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
While direct opposition is not voiced, criticism is raised concerning the focus and wording of the draft proposal. The criticism points out that the draft fails to address the severity of the problem for men and does not resolve existing terminological shortcomings.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker employs a questioning style to initiate a dialogue with the presenter. This signals a willingness for constructive cooperation, provided that the social scope of the draft bill is expanded.
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Regional Focus
There is too little data.
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Economic Views
There is too little data.
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Social Issues
The primary social topic is abortion, which is being discussed as a serious social process. The speaker emphasizes the need to address the gravity of this issue with men as well, not solely with women and the healthcare system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (459 SE) amending the Law on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The speaker's role is that of an interrogator, who is casting doubt on the draft bill's terminological precision and social scope.
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