Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
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 political emphasis is placed on the fight against smartphone addiction, framed as a widespread "pandemic." The speaker expresses strong concern regarding its social and health consequences and demands systematic state intervention to resolve the problem. The focus is dual: both value-based (the welfare of children) and policy-based (the search for systemic solutions).
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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment focuses on the social and health implications stemming from the overuse of smart devices, presenting specific, observation-based examples. Issues cited include attention deficits, reduced physical activity, vision problems, and weight gain, underscoring an awareness of key public health aspects.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is anxious and urgent, employing a powerful metaphor ("pandemic") to underscore the gravity of the issue. The appeal is a blend of emotional description (silence in schools, parents on the phone) and a logical enumeration of the consequences.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker points to active engagement and observations in schools, which demonstrates a willingness to familiarize themselves with local issues. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other occurrences is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style is respectful and seeks dialogue with the executive branch, addressing the Minister of Health by name ("Dear Riina!"). This suggests a willingness to cooperate in finding systemic solutions at the national level.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on wide-ranging national social problems that affect schools and families across Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue revolves around the impact of smart device addiction on children's health, education, and family communication. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of improving children's physical activity, attention span, and reducing associated health risks.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at initiating systemic national measures to combat digital addiction. The speaker is acting as the proponent, calling for the creation of new policies or regulations.
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