Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik

Inquiry Regarding the Care Reform (no 649)

2024-10-21

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political stance focuses heavily on scrutinizing the financial impact of the care reform, particularly concerning the losses incurred by pensioners (15 euros, representing a 2% reduction in pension) and the revenues of local municipalities. Doubt is being cast upon the accuracy of the government's forecasts, demanding clarification on how the planned surplus and the pension reduction were calculated. The overall framing is policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the critical need for precise financial data.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a detailed understanding of the financial mechanisms of the care reform, citing specific figures (15 euros, a 2% pension reduction) and budget projections. The expertise is evident in linking political changes (the pension reduction) to the planning of a surplus in the services budget. Technical terms like "forecasts" and "adjustment" are employed.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, questioning, and consistent, demanding more precise details ("I am still asking for a few more details"). The speaker employs a logical approach, highlighting the contradiction between the government's previous responses and the new financial forecasts. The tone is formal and focuses on the accuracy of the data.

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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the government's financial planning within the context of the care reform. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on inaccurate projections and inconsistencies in the accounting of the service budget surplus versus the reduction of pensions. The intensity of the attack is moderate, yet demanding.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to "a question posed by a good colleague," which demonstrates support and cooperation with other Members of Parliament regarding the same set of issues. This cooperation involves developing further the topics initiated by others and demanding specific details.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on the impact of national policy (the care reform) on local governments, particularly concerning the reimbursement of funds for services rendered. No specific regional emphasis has been mentioned; the emphasis is generally on the finances of local governments.

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Economic Views
Economic views center on the financial transparency and accurate accounting of the social sector. Attention is drawn to the negative impact on pensioners' incomes, and doubts are raised regarding the realism of the government's projected budget surplus. Fiscal discipline is called for via the adjustment of these forecasts.

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Social Issues
The main social issue is the financial security of pensioners and the distribution of costs associated with the long-term care reform. The speaker emphasizes the need to clarify how pension cuts affect the funding of services for the elderly and their personal financial situation.

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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently centered on scrutinizing the implementation of the care reform and its financial foundations via an official inquiry. The objective is to compel the government to submit accurate data and adjust its forecasts, thereby ensuring that the legislation aligns with the actual financial effects.

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