Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Hearing regarding the care reform (no 719)
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The main topics are strengthening the supervision of care homes and clarifying the liability of legal entities. The position is geared towards reform, stressing the necessity of either a new law or amendments to existing legislation to ensure better protection in cases of violence; the current system fails to provide adequate accountability. The issues raised are heavily focused on policy and legislation, centering on victim protection and systemic improvement.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Emphasis is placed on the responsibility of the legal entity, the role of the prosecutor's office, the understanding of case law, and the functioning of supervisory mechanisms. Reference is made to the 2023 law and issues of interpretation, as well as the need to establish precedents that could have a preventative effect on the future. This illustrates an environment where the clarification of the implementing role of the law enforcement and supervisory system is perceived as a requirement.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The address is critical and somewhat forceful, employing questions and examples to underscore shortcomings and prompt a wider dialogue. The emotional focus is placed on the protection of victims and moral accountability, all while adhering to an official, fact-based structure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
By 12.05.2025, several interpellation speeches had accumulated (three speeches occurring on that same day), referencing the previous week and the proceedings in the halls/corridors. This demonstrates active participation in the interpellation process and persistent attention to the same issue, including background discussions and the engagement of ministries.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
A critical stance is taken regarding the current supervision of care homes and the roles of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Social Affairs. It is argued that the current mechanisms do not guarantee adequate protection, and that the resulting issues of interpretation are deficient. The necessity of clarifying and amending the legislation is emphasized, with calls for a broader reform.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
A readiness for cooperation with the ministers and the Riigikogu is evident: it is mentioned that the Minister of Social Affairs listened to the negotiations, and there is a desire to discuss the creation of a new law or the improvement of an existing one in future collaboration. The desire to foster cooperation and discussion among all parties is expressed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The national level and the actions of the Parliament/cabinet are the central focus; specialized attention is lacking for specific regions. The focus is on the fundamental level, not on regional communities or regions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The central focus of social issues revolves around protecting the elderly in care homes and ensuring the rights of victims of violence. There is an emphasis on the need for improved oversight and the establishment of a reliable system so that incidents of violence do not go unpunished and victims are provided with a safe environment.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative priorities encompass strengthening the oversight of care homes, clarifying the liability of legal persons, and drafting a potential new law or amendments to existing legislation. Cooperation between parliamentary and governmental institutions is supported, with specific emphasis placed on the necessity of ensuring better legal protection and the safeguarding of victims.
4 Speeches Analyzed