Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt

Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

2025-10-06

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Political Position
The political position heavily centers on the demand for a more equal and fairer distribution of responsibilities, obligations, and tax revenue between the state and local governments. He/She expresses concern that the state might further reduce the already scarce current support, citing the previous cuts to hobby education funding as an example. His/Her framework is policy-driven, stressing the necessity of improving financial relationships and preventing inequality.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of state and local government financing, especially concerning school maintenance and special welfare services. They highlight a specific example where municipalities are required to support a state responsibility (special welfare) with their own funds, thereby demonstrating knowledge of the system's shortcomings.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful ("esteemed chairman," "respected minister"), but at the same time, the speaker expresses clear concern and a warning ("I listened to this with concern"). He uses logical arguments, referencing previous cuts (extracurricular education), and poses a rhetorical question about the possible future reduction of support.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's policy and the government's actions, which have created an unfair distribution of financial burden and obligations between local governments and the state. He/She criticizes the political direction, which may lead to a further reduction in meager subsidies (such as the one euro for school meals).

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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to a potential consensus among those in the room who have a background in local government, stressing that nobody opposes a fairer distribution of tax revenue and responsibilities. This demonstrates a willingness to cooperate in protecting the interests of local municipalities.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the local government level, addressing their responsibilities for funding school maintenance and special welfare services. The emphasis is on the unfair impact of national policy on the local level and the resulting financial burden placed on municipalities.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for a fairer redistribution of tax revenue and financial obligations between the state and local governments. He is critical of state budget policies that reduce subsidies and force local governments to use their own funds to fulfill state functions.

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Social Issues
In the social sector, he focuses on securing funding for education (specifically school meals) and special care services, stressing that these are essential services. He points out that municipalities must step in to ensure that people in need receive aid and care, even when this is primarily the responsibility of the state.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward an inquiry regarding the state funding of school meals and the fulfillment of obligations by local municipalities. The speaker is critical of the existing policy and seeks to prevent further cuts affecting subsidies for education and social services.

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