Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Third reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pensioner support) (508 SE)
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
An opposing position on Bill 508 SE in its third reading. It emphasizes the protection of funding for pensioners' economic security and social welfare, and deems the coalition's tax policy detrimental to the elderly. It argues that tax hikes and rising service costs deepen inequality and fail to help stabilize the state budget. It calls for a "No" vote, presenting a platform based on value-driven compassion, exemplified by the care shown to older people.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of social welfare, the livelihood of pensioners, and the financing of local governments; mentions support packages, issues concerning living standards in care homes, and budgetary obligations for local municipalities. Uses specific terminology such as support packages, the subsistence of care home residents, and taxation starting from the first euro. Highlights that social protection and local financial obligations are linked to understanding the impact of the draft legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
A critical and emotional tone; strongly accusatory and irritated claims directed at the coalition's policies. It employs rhetoric framed around struggle and justice, presenting personal anecdotes and definitions of poverty, emphasizing the vulnerability of the elderly and the necessity of their protection. The text is decisively worded, demonstrative, and impactful.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The leading opposition position: criticizing the coalition's pension and tax policies; stressing that the draft legislation harms the most vulnerable and must be voted against. It references the policies of the Reform Party and the Social Democrats, thereby generating loyalty from an opposition viewpoint. It characterizes cooperation as necessary to achieve a unified outcome with all parties, but maintains a primary focus on resisting the bill.
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Collaboration Style
Calls on all members of parliament to vote against the measure; demonstrates a willingness to form responsive and broad-based coalitions with other groups for the protection of pensioners, but primarily maintains an opposition profile. It recommends a broad response and focuses on achieving common goals for the well-being of the elderly.
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Regional Focus
The text emphasizes the role of local governments and provides examples from Tallinn; notes that cities' aid packages and financial burdens change based on coalition decisions; and highlights the management of regional impact and local responsibility. It focuses on both national and local level funding and the specific problems raised concerning them.
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Economic Views
Critical of tax hikes and the rise in service prices; arguing that the increased cost of living for the elderly and poorer citizens results from the state's tax policy. It claims that the proposed bill does not help the budget and instead leads to increased regional and personal financial burdens on local municipalities. As a core value, it emphasizes social justice and ensuring the elderly can cope financially, prioritizing this over the short-term coverage provided by relief measures.
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Social Issues
The core focus is the livelihood of the elderly and single pensioners; it emphasizes poverty reduction and ensuring a dignified life for people in the context of utilizing care homes; it criticizes measures that increase poverty and inequality among pensioners. There is a strong social interest and moral ethos dedicated to protecting the elderly and highlighting societal responsibility.
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Legislative Focus
Focuses on the third reading of Bill 508 SE; opposes the coalition's measures concerning pensioners; stresses the necessity of voting against it and continuing the debate on funding the welfare and social care of the elderly. The representative also points to the increased financial burdens on local governments and the elimination of aid packages as key issues they wish to highlight.
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