Session Profile: Helmen Kütt
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-11
Political Position
The political focus is on the demographic crisis and the declining birth rate, which is considered a problem of undeniable national importance. This stance is strongly policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a separate commission under the Prime Minister's Office to ensure the issue receives adequate attention at the state governance level, given that the problem is cross-ministerial.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of the demographic crisis, citing its inter-ministerial nature and the necessity of centralized governance. This knowledge is grounded in a thorough discussion held within the Social Affairs Committee and relies on the proposals put forth by specific researchers (Jaak Uibo and colleagues).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Prime Minister with a question. The tone is constructive, focusing on a logical and procedural solution (the creation of a commission) in order to respond to the urgency of the demographic crisis. Instead of emotional appeals, the responsibility of the national leader is emphasized.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the plenary session and referenced a recent, in-depth discussion held in the Social Affairs Committee, demonstrating active involvement in committee work. Furthermore, he mentioned listening to the Prime Minister’s address from his office, which points to regular monitoring of government activities.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is open to receiving proposals from experts and scientists (Jaak Uibo and his colleagues) and advancing them to the political level. Presenting the proposal to the Prime Minister demonstrates a willingness to find solutions at the cabinet level.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the demographic crisis and structural solutions for the cabinet.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the demographic crisis and the decline in births, which is being addressed as a serious, cross-ministerial problem. A solution is being sought at the level of state governance and structure to ensure the topic receives greater attention.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is primarily on structural and executive reform, specifically the proposal to establish a new commission under the Prime Minister's Office tasked with addressing the demographic crisis. The speaker, acting as the initiator, is bringing the proposal, which originated within the commission, before the plenary session.
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