Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Draft Act Amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (677 SE), second reading
2025-11-05
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance centers on the insufficient increase in social benefits for severely disabled people, which amounted to only 15 cents. The speaker sharply criticizes the legislative outcome, deeming it unfair and insulting to those who work with disabled individuals. The focus is on value-driven and results-oriented criticism concerning the issue of social justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the levels and increases of disability benefits (severe, profound, and moderate disability), knowing the exact 15-cent increase designated for individuals with severe disabilities. Furthermore, they are familiar with the division of labor among parliamentary committees, especially the substance of the discussions held by the Social Affairs Committee and the Finance Committee concerning the benefit amounts.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style begins politely and questioningly but quickly turns emotional and critical, employing appeals that highlight the pain caused by injustice ("insults," "hurts"). The third address is sharply procedural and confrontational, demanding a specific response from the session chair and accusing the speaker of labeling and moralizing.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to active engagement with stakeholders, mentioning a meeting with "angel workers" at a mental health day center earlier that same day before the debate. This demonstrates a willingness to bring direct feedback from social sector practitioners into the parliamentary chamber.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the rapporteur, who is accused of failing to pay attention to the specific figures for disability benefits during the Finance Committee meeting. Furthermore, the rapporteur’s conduct during the session was sharply criticized, as it was deemed improper and in violation of procedural rules (including labeling and moralizing).
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient data. (Although a mental health day center is mentioned, there is no reference to a specific region; the focus is on national social policy.)
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are reflected in social spending, underscoring the necessity of guaranteeing adequate state support for vulnerable groups. Criticism has been leveled against fiscal decisions that resulted in a negligible increase in support for people with severe disabilities, indicating unfair and disrespectful budgeting practices.
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Social Issues
There is a strong focus on social issues, particularly supporting people with disabilities and addressing mental health topics. The speaker highlights the situation of those with severe and profound disabilities and values the contribution of the "angel workers" employed in mental health day centers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus revolves around the draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (677 SE), even though the core issue centers on the bill's indirect impact on social benefits. The speaker is a critical questioner, challenging the quality of the Finance Committee's work and its attention to detail concerning social spending.
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