Agenda Profile: Leo Kunnas
Inquiry regarding the promotion of family and large families (no. 667)
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the demographic situation, which the speaker emphatically defines as a "catastrophe." The stance is results-based, demanding accountability and an assessment (on a five-point scale) from the Government of the Republic regarding their actions in handling the crisis. The speaker stresses the necessity of evaluating the government's performance as a whole.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in demography, citing authorities such as Rein Taagepera and his "demographic toilet bowl theory," which is referred to as a "classic of demography." This indicates a reliance on academic and theoretical frameworks when defining the crisis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet simultaneously forceful and confrontational, employing strong terms such as "catastrophe." The speaker relies on expert authority to justify their demand for an assessment of the government's performance effectiveness.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the Government of the Republic as a whole, whose efforts to combat the demographic catastrophe are being critically evaluated. The criticism focuses on the inefficiency and lack of effectiveness of the government’s actions, calling for a direct numerical assessment.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's demographic situation as a whole.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is demography and population decline, which is being treated as an extremely alarming "catastrophe." This issue is linked to the promotion of family values and having large families.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on legislative oversight, achieved by submitting a formal query regarding the government's activities concerning the promotion of family and large families. The speaker is responsible for evaluating the government's performance and demanding accountability.
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