Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the draft bill, which effectively taxes the most vulnerable groups by increasing specialist consultation fees. This position is framed by the principles of social justice and accessibility, criticizing the government for taking money away from those who are most vulnerable. The stance is both policy-driven and value-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the costs associated with accessing healthcare services (including time expenditure and planning) and their regional policy implications. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of legislative procedural deadlines (5, 10, 15, and 30 working days), specifically requesting concrete justification for any extensions to these deadlines.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, focusing on logical justification in both substantive and procedural matters. The tone is one of concern, highlighting the negative impact of the bill on the most vulnerable. The speaker employs direct questions to demand clarification regarding the extension of procedural deadlines.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the initiators of the bill, who are being criticized for taxing vulnerable groups. Strong procedural criticism is being raised regarding the extension of procedural deadlines, demanding a genuine justification.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly on rural areas, stressing that the increase in medical service fees will negatively impact these regions in particular. It is pointed out that in rural areas, the cost of medical care involves more than just the consultation fee; it also includes the time expenditure and the planning necessary to get to the doctor.
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Economic Views
The economic views are focused on social protection, opposing the taxation of vulnerable groups or the extraction of money from them through specialist co-payments. It is emphasized that this constitutes a rise in costs that exceeds a mere partial visit fee.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the accessibility of healthcare services and social justice, specifically by protecting "the most vulnerable segment of the population" from new fees. Particular emphasis is placed on the difficulty of accessing medical care in rural areas.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing draft bill 507 SE, especially concerning the increase in the specialist doctor's visit fee. Significant emphasis is also placed on the procedural side of lawmaking, questioning the justification for extending procedural deadlines up to 30 working days.
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