Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Inquiry regarding the deepening revenue gap among local governments (no. 675)
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The current design of the care reform is viewed critically; the text stresses that the cost distribution is inequitable and the entire system should be re-evaluated. It uses the State Audit Office report as its main evidence and states that further analysis and modifications are required. It points out that the Reform Party's position does not support free public transport in the capital, but its main focus remains on the control and distribution of costs, which is considered the more significant problem.
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Topic Expertise
It refers to the National Audit Office report and its conclusions regarding the uncontrolled growth of costs and prices and the lack of risk mitigation. It focuses on the distribution of local government funding in the context of the Reform Party’s reform and utilizes official reporting language (e.g., report, additional funds, uneven distribution).
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Rhetorical Style
A formal and fact-based tone; beginning with a grateful and constructive approach, followed by a critical yet measured questioning style. The phrasing is clear, emotions are restrained, with emphasis placed on presenting arguments and supporting evidence.
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Activity Patterns
Just one public address during this period; there are no precise references to regular events or a heavy performance schedule. Therefore, it is not possible to determine a specific pattern or frequency.
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Opposition Stance
An oppositional stance regarding the prevailing care reform is noted; concern is expressed over the distribution of rising costs and the system's inequitable allocation. While demanding a complete system review, the position is critical but does not present concrete alternative solutions in this paragraph.
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Collaboration Style
Offers cooperation: asks whether the government has reviewed the National Audit Office's report and whether a complete overhaul of the entire system has been considered. It expects and calls for cooperation among state institutions in the context of reporting and potential reforms.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the disparity in the distribution of local government revenues and the financing of local governments; the issue of the capital city is mentioned contextually (specifically, the exclusion of free public transport). It highlights regional financing distribution problems as the central theme.
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Economic Views
A critical economic policy perspective concerning the growth and lack of control over the allocation of local government financing. It highlights that the distribution of additional funds creates an imbalance in impact, and that both growth and associated risks are insufficiently mitigated; the view supports comprehensive analysis and potential system overhaul aimed at achieving financial sustainability.
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Social Issues
The discussion relates to social policy and focuses on the care reform as a crucial issue, particularly where the allocation of funding and cost control are critical. The weak point is that the financial foundation of the reform does not support the continuity of its stated objectives.
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Legislative Focus
It is based on an interpellation in parliament and the report of the National Audit Office; it focuses on the need for a system review or revision, and on questions regarding accountability to the government. It does not present concrete legislative steps, but emphasizes the importance of parliamentary oversight and further actions.
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