Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The main characteristic is the strong support for the Tallinn Hospital project, which is viewed as a key driver for advancing the nation's healthcare and economy. The position is firmly supportive (strong), emphasizing the necessity of state co-financing and a shared contribution with Tallinn. Criticism regarding the Reform Party's activities in 2022 is being addressed, and efforts are underway to seek broad-based, coalition-driven cooperation (particularly with the support of the Social Democrats). The established narrative is policy- and performance-based, focusing on the project's wider benefits for both healthcare and the economy.

Demonstrates specific competence in planning hospital infrastructure and healthcare system crisis situations: infection control, hospital beds, underground floors, and crisis capability; utilizes precise figures (280 million euros in recovery funding, 300 million euros in state budget revenue, 550 million euros from Tallinn) and the size of the population and service area (only up to approximately 600,000 inhabitants). The narrative emphasizes the necessity of additional costs and technological innovations, as well as the impact of future investments on the accessibility of medical services.

A highly emotional yet fact-based argumentative style: criticism of the Reform Party's activities and personal accusations of political undermining, while simultaneously emphasizing a readiness for cooperation and broad-based benefit. Both symbolic claims and concrete data are utilized, which in various sections lend support to the speech, yet a strong, confident, and moderate rhetoric is maintained. The text contains a balanced combination of both praise and criticism and focuses on projects and motivations.

The representative is actively involved in the Riigikogu plenary proceedings and emphasizes the regular work dedicated to the Tallinn Hospital project: joint discussions and faction visits dating back to approximately 2015, inquiries made to the factions, and cooperation with the city government and the Minister of Health. The speaker references the Tallinn Hospital support group and the establishment of expert commissions, along with continuous ongoing discussions, in order to reach an agreement with the commissions and the government.

The main opponents are described as the Reform Party, which is accused of causing the suspension of European Union funding and the project's delay. The opposition's view is strongly critical, expressing deep criticism regarding political decisions made on a personal level. Statements have indicated that the opposition makes no distinction (between the parties/issues), and they wish to seek a mutual solution through coalition negotiations.

Demonstrates readiness for cooperation: the importance of the agreement between the city government and the state is emphasized, support is sought from the Social Democrats, and the leading paragraph states that the project is not just for Tallinn, but broadly for Estonian healthcare and the economy. There is a vision for broader cooperation and flexibility (using the draft decision, rather than strictly adhering to old plans).

The primary focus is on Tallinn as a region, but the project's wider regional impact is also stressed: the service area covers Harju County, Lääne County, Saare County, Hiiu County, Rapla County, and parts of Ida- and Lääne-Viru Counties. The aging population is also mentioned, which increases the need for regional healthcare capacity.

Economic growth and financing are closely linked: the project is viewed as economically beneficial because it increases GDP revenue and the supplementary budget; emphasis is placed on the combination of European Union recovery funding and national financing, as well as protective revenues for Tallinn in the form of taxes paid back to the state; simultaneously, criticism is being raised regarding the government's economic policy, particularly concerning the rising costs of pharmaceuticals and healthcare services.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of healthcare provision and accessibility, along with the call for young people to remain in Estonia and the necessity of improving staff quality and motivation. Consideration is given to the aging population by 2040 and crisis resilience (e.g., infection control and supplies/equipment). In cases of non-provision or insufficient capacity, the need for better conditions and technology is presented to ensure the availability of treatment services.

The legislative priority is the passing of the draft resolution concerning the funding of the Tallinn Hospital in the Riigikogu; emphasis is placed on flexibility and opportunities for cooperation, rather than strict adherence to all decisions laid out in the old plan; it is stressed that the outcome of the vote depends on cooperation between the opposition and the coalition, as well as the continuation of the project within the scope of the budget law.