Agenda Profile: Lauri Läänemets
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance focuses on the regulatory gaps concerning end-of-life issues, urgently demanding the rapid closure of the legal "hole and vacuum." This position is strongly rooted in values and procedure, emphasizing the necessity of protecting vulnerable individuals from arbitrary procedures. While acknowledging the need for a long-term societal debate, the statement calls for immediate regulatory clarity, insisting that no procedures may be carried out until the necessary legislation is in place.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of regulatory deficiencies, employing terminology such as "gap and vacuum" within the legislation, and emphasizing the issue of legal permissibility. The expertise focuses primarily on the procedural and legal framework, rather than medical or social details. There are no references to data or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and yet pressing, emphasizing the urgency and danger of the issue. The speaker employs a logical approach, agreeing with the minister on the necessity of a debate, but pressuring the government for immediate regulatory action. The primary appeal is focused on safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the inaction of the government/minister in eliminating the regulatory vacuum. The opposition is procedural and of moderate intensity, demanding a concrete action plan and an answer to the question of how and when the gap will be closed. The criticism is not personal; rather, it focuses on deficiencies in policy implementation.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate, agreeing with the minister on the sensitivity of the issue and the need for a broad public debate. At the same time, the government is being pressed for concrete short-term solutions, which indicates a readiness for a constructive, yet demanding dialogue.
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Regional Focus
There is too little data.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns end-of-life regulations, which are being addressed mainly from the perspective of protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring legal clarity. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of establishing clear statutory limitations to prevent uncontrolled and dangerous procedures that could potentially worsen the situation of a person already in distress.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is to use an interpellation to pressure the government into creating regulations concerning end-of-life procedures. The objective is to immediately close the legal vacuum by imposing a ban until legislation permits otherwise, and to ascertain the government's plans for future lawmaking following a public debate.
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