Agenda Profile: Anti Allas

Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)

2025-05-12

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Political Position
The political focus is on ensuring the financial fairness and implementation of the care reform. The speaker strongly emphasizes that the deficit of care home places has led to astronomical prices and massive profits, which distorts the social services market. The stance is policy- and results-based, demanding concrete steps from the ministry to increase supply.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial aspects of the care reform, citing specific figures (€4,800–€9,000 annually) and analyzing market economy issues. They understand how the shortage of supply creates a non-competitive environment and allows service providers to charge exorbitant amounts.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal (addressing the Chair and the Minister) yet direct, encompassing both criticism and gratitude. It employs contrast (the financial perspective of Tallinn versus Southeast Estonia) and appeals to regional reality. The address concludes with a specific, solution-oriented question.

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Activity Patterns
The available data is limited to a single interpellation question posed during a Riigikogu session, which suggests activity in legislative oversight. This data is insufficient for evaluating broader patterns of activity.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is aimed at their Centre Party colleagues, who are being criticized for underestimating the sum ranging from 4,800 to 9,000 euros. The criticism targets the financial perspective and the Tallinn-centric attitude, rather than the substance of the policy itself.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker clearly distances themselves from the positions held by their Center Party colleagues, emphasizing a disagreement regarding the value of the monetary sums. There is no information available regarding cooperation or a readiness to compromise with other political forces.

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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus on Southeast Estonia, which is being used as an argument to underscore the value of the funds. The speaker contrasts the financial situation of Southeast Estonian residents with that of their Tallinn colleagues, drawing attention to regional economic disparity.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on the regulation of market failures in the social services sector. The speaker denounces the large profits and high prices caused by the supply deficit, demanding increased competition and supply to balance the market.

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Social Issues
The main social issue is the implementation of the care reform, along with the availability and affordability of nursing home places. It is emphasized that the shortage of this service makes it too expensive for many, particularly in Southeast Estonia.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the follow-up measures stemming from the care reform and the ministry's action plan concerning the regulation of the nursing home market. The speaker is acting as an interpellant, demanding specific plans from the government to increase competition.

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