Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The central tenet of our position is strong opposition to the loss of essential services (such as banking and cash availability) in county centers. The political focus is aimed at strengthening regional policy and demanding concrete action from the minister during the upcoming state budget negotiations. This stance is deeply rooted in values and policy, underscoring the necessity of ensuring that life remains viable even outside major metropolitan areas.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of regional policy measures, referencing earlier Social Democrat initiatives (e.g., Robin Hood and the accessibility of hobby education). Furthermore, he/she is familiar with developments in the banking sector, highlighting the role of Coop Pank (led by Margus Rink) in providing alternative cash services in retail stores.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is anxious and urgent ("I fear with dread"), stressing the danger that services will disappear. The rhetoric is aimed at demanding concrete actions, posing direct and structured questions to the minister concerning the budget negotiation strategy ("one-two-three steps"). The style is formal and centers on logical political pressure.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation or personal criticism is leveled against the minister. However, the criticism targets a broader trend leading to the disappearance of services (described using the phrase "closing doors"). The critique focuses on the policy's shortcomings and demands concrete future action. The Social Democrats' earlier, successful regional policy steps are positively highlighted.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, underscoring the necessity of ensuring access to a good living environment and services outside of major metropolitan areas. Specific emphasis is also placed on the issue of essential services disappearing from county centers.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize ensuring the availability of vital financial services (cash) through regional policy measures. The role of Coop Pank is positively highlighted for offering alternatives when other banks close services, indicating support for business models that consider regional needs.
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Social Issues
The socio-political focus is centered on regional equality and ensuring quality of life, making it possible to live outside of major cities. The previous improvement in the accessibility of extracurricular education achieved through regional policy measures is cited as a positive example.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is directed towards the state budget negotiations, demanding concrete regional policy measures and the application for additional funding from the minister. The objective is to be the policy initiator, requiring an action plan for the preservation of vital services.
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