Agenda Profile: Katrin Kuusemäe
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
Kuusemäe supports the majority stance of the Constitutional Committee to reject the draft resolution concerning the formation of an investigative committee tasked with assessing the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines. His position is heavily procedural, underscoring the existing role of the State Agency of Medicines and the scientific consensus on safety. He voted to reject the draft resolution, joining six other committee members.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Kuusemäe demonstrates proficiency in the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the organization of the committee's work, providing an accurate overview of the Constitutional Committee's debate and voting results. He/She relays arguments concerning the role of the State Agency of Medicines and the safety of vaccines, but does not offer medical or scientific expertise himself/herself. His/Her role is that of a rapporteur, communicating the committee's decisions and the substance of the discussion.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
His/Her rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, focusing on the accurate reporting of the events and decisions made during the Constitutional Committee meeting. The speech is logical and fact-based, including the reading out of names and voting results. When responding to questions, he/she is brief and defends the concise nature of the committee's debate by referencing the rapporteur's thorough work.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Kuusemäe’s course of action included participation in the Constitutional Committee session on February 25, where he voted in favor of rejecting the draft bill. He subsequently served as the rapporteur before the plenary session on March 13, presenting the committee’s decisions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Kuusemäe opposes the bill initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party, supporting its rejection on both procedural and substantive grounds. His opposition is directed at the necessity of the bill, arguing that it would duplicate the work of the State Agency of Medicines. He notes two committee members (Poolamets and Valge) who were against the rejection.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
He/She demonstrates cooperation with the committee majority, supporting consensus procedural decisions and voting alongside six members for the rejection of the draft proposal. His/Her role is to mediate the committee's common positions, and he/she works in cooperation with Committee Chairman Terras.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Kuusemäe focuses on a socially significant issue concerning public health and the safety and regulation of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. He supports the position that the State Agency of Medicines provides adequate oversight and that the vaccines are safe according to scientific studies, thereby opposing the narrative surrounding experimental vaccines.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Her legislative focus is on the processing of Riigikogu draft resolution 557 OE in the Constitutional Committee, where she serves as the rapporteur. Her priority is the rejection of the draft, as she deems it unnecessary.
3 Speeches Analyzed