Session Profile: Mihkel Lees
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-04-22
Political Position
The political priority is focused on boosting the physical activity levels of children and youth, which is being treated as a major public health concern impacting both mental and physical well-being. The stance taken is strongly policy- and solutions-oriented, demanding coordinated government efforts to tackle the issue. The speaker stresses that the challenge is significant, given that less than half of young people are physically active enough.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of public health and sports, citing specific statistics and a technical term (at least 60 minutes of active movement daily). They emphasize that even participation in organized training sessions may not guarantee the necessary level of physical activity. The core expertise focuses on the direct impact that a lack of physical activity has on children's health.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is formal, respectful, and analytical, directed specifically at the manager and the presenter. Logical argumentation is employed, drawing upon statistics and health-related facts to underscore the urgency of the issue. The tone is one of concern, but the objective remains obtaining a consolidated overview of proposed solutions and necessary actions.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker requests that the response consolidate both the activities within the rapporteur's domain and the government's broader coordinated efforts, citing a desire to see wide-ranging cooperation. Communication with the rapporteur is polite and inquisitive, seeking a comprehensive overview.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, concentrating on the problem of physical activity among Estonian children and youth. Specific local or international topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the mental and physical health of children and youth, which is jeopardized due to insufficient physical activity. The goal is to increase the joy of movement and improve health indicators, emphasizing the importance of preventative work.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on identifying existing sectoral activities and coordinated government efforts aimed at increasing physical activity. The speaker is acting as an inquirer seeking an overview of the measures being implemented, rather than as the initiator of specific legislative bills.
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