Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats

Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

2025-05-14

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Political Position
Supports the adoption of the bill in its amended form; emphasizes that the bottleneck regarding the waiting list for special care services for 16-year-olds has been resolved and the parties are satisfied, which demonstrates a strong commitment to consensus and cooperation.

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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of social welfare topics (social benefits for people with disabilities, the waiting list for specialized care services) and procedural comprehension (the second reading of a draft bill, amendments).

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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal, collaborative, and optimistic; it uses affirmations and emphasizes consensus, employing question-based confirmation of satisfaction as the primary argument.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
Emphasizes cooperation, the satisfaction of all parties, and the inclusion into the draft bill; demonstrates a readiness to accept the proposal in a modified form and to achieve consensus.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Stresses the resolution of bottlenecks in the waiting lists for social benefits and specialized care services for people with disabilities, and the adoption of the draft bill in an amended form; the position is supportive and focused on the accessibility of services and meeting the demands of the parties involved.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the adoption of the draft law in its amended form and its second reading; it is emphasized that various viewpoints have been incorporated into the bill, and advancement is anticipated, and, when necessary, meeting these requirements constitutes the initial progress.

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