Agenda Profile: Urmas Kruuse
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position strongly supports the continuation of funding for the national abortion service, emphasizing that this is necessary for achieving the long-term goal—the reduction in the number of abortions. The argumentation is policy- and statistics-driven, citing a clear decrease in the abortion rate. The speaker opposes a narrow approach to healthcare services.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics related to public health and statistics, citing the decline in the abortion rate and stressing the extremely high health risk posed by illegal abortions. He/She uses the technical term "narrow interpretation of healthcare service" and relies on historical evidence to justify the necessity of state funding.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and interrogative, focusing on challenging the opposing side's logic and terminology. The tone is occasionally sharp and expresses strong indignation (e.g., "it is unacceptable to label them murderers"), employing a logical comparison, specifically using the example of state legal aid, to dismantle the opponent's argument.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the November 11 discussion, submitting one longer statement and three clarifying questions to the rapporteur, which indicates focused involvement during the consideration of the specific draft law.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker strongly opposes the rapporteur, criticizing both the proposal to restrict healthcare funding and the opposing side's unacceptable language, which characterizes women as "murderers." The opposition is intense and addresses both the substance of the policy and underlying values.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support the continuation of public funding for healthcare services, emphasizing that the use of taxpayer money is warranted if it serves public health and long-term objectives (reducing the number of abortions).
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Social Issues
The social focus centers on the issue of abortion, with the speaker strongly advocating for its treatment as a healthcare service and for public funding. They deem the labeling of women as "murderers" unacceptable and stress the importance of avoiding health risks.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft Act (459 SE) amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The speaker is against the bill's objective of restricting the funding of abortion services, defending a broad interpretation of healthcare services.
4 Speeches Analyzed