Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political focus is directed at the state’s supplementary budget and the allocation of 25–30 million euros needed to repair the critical IT system, SKAIS. The speaker remains in disagreement regarding school meals and the subsistence level, although they acknowledge the minister’s previous support for raising the subsistence level. The position is primarily results-based, emphasizing the need to resolve a serious concern that the prime minister also shares.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with the Social Insurance Board's information system (SKAIS) and the financial resources required for its improvement (25–30 million euros). He/She also possesses knowledge of social sector topics, such as school meals and the subsistence level. He/She acknowledges the minister's competence in finance but emphasizes his/her own understanding of the social sector's funding needs.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite and respectful, beginning with recognition of the minister's expertise in the field ("quite likable"). The address is analytical, focusing on a specific budgetary matter, utilizing logical arguments and pointing to a shared concern. Defensive rhetoric is also employed to shield the former official (Maret Maripuu) from accusations.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
While direct confrontation is avoided, a critical question is raised concerning the supplementary budget deficits related to SKAIS funding. The speaker defends the former official (Maret Maripuu), stressing that the issue stems from a lack of financial resources, rather than work not being completed. The criticism is aimed squarely at the political decision to exclude critical funding from the budget.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is appreciative and seeks common ground, indicating that the Prime Minister also shares the concern regarding SKAIS. The speaker is open to differing views on the details of social policy, but maintains a polite and constructive tone toward the minister.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the state's supplementary budget and the nationwide social insurance information system, SKAIS.
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Economic Views
It supports a significant national expenditure (25–30 million euros) aimed at improving a critical information technology system, deeming it an essential necessity. Furthermore, it expresses support for social redistribution by backing the raising of the subsistence level.
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Social Issues
This addresses topics in the social sector, expressing a differing opinion on school meals and the subsistence level, although it supports raising the latter. The main social concern is related to ensuring the functionality of the Social Insurance System (SKAIS), which is necessary for providing social services.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the first reading of the draft law on the State Supplementary Budget for 2025 (651 SE). The speaker is critical of the draft, demanding the inclusion of an amendment worth 25–30 million euros for SKAIS.
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