Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Second reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Act, the Population Register Act, and the State Fees Act (687 SE)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly aimed at simplifying civil status procedures and resolving the long-standing issues associated with registering home births. The speaker emphasizes the need to stop unnecessarily dragging families through court and demanding DNA tests. The position is rather value-based (supporting the family) and results-oriented (solving the problem), while criticizing the previous inability to deliver on promises.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in specific areas of the Vital Statistics Act and the Population Register Act, focusing on the legal registration of home births. He/She is aware of the specific detail that the current system requires families to obtain DNA tests through the courts, and that registration without a healthcare provider's certificate has been a long-standing issue requiring a solution.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, directed at the commission's rapporteur. It employs both logical questions (e.g., has the problem been resolved?) and emotional appeals (the distress caused to families, peace of mind). The tone is concerned and demanding, stressing that a solution has been promised for many years.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the legislative process (the second reading of the bill) through the submission of questions. Insufficient data regarding frequency or rhythm.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the previous system and the long-term failure to resolve the bureaucratic problems surrounding home births, which has resulted in families being given the runaround. Specific individuals are not being criticized; rather, the focus is on the failure to fulfill political promises.
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Collaboration Style
The working style is direct and controlling, involving communication with the commission's rapporteur to ensure the quality of the solution. Confirmation is sought that the promised correction has actually been achieved and that the commission members are satisfied with the outcome.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation pertaining to all Estonian families and the national population register. There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the legal recognition of home births and the protection of families' rights against state bureaucracy. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee families a simple and dignified child registration process, avoiding the requirement for court-based verification.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (687 SE) proposing amendments to the Vital Statistics Acts, the Population Register Act, and the State Fees Act. The speaker is interested in supporting this bill, provided it resolves the issue of registering home births and eliminates barriers to registration when a certificate from a healthcare provider is unavailable.
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