Agenda Profile: Eero Merilind
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE)
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the accessibility of social welfare and healthcare services. Specifically, emphasis is placed on implementing remote interpreting services and sign language interpreting services during general practitioner appointments. This stance is issue-based and geared toward the practical application of policy, highlighting accessibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the specific details of social services, concentrating on the availability of remote interpretation and sign language interpretation services. This competence is evident in the desire to clarify the scope of application of these services, particularly within the context of a general practitioner's appointment.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal and respectful, addressing both the chair of the session and the minister. The rhetoric is question-based and focuses on obtaining specific information, while remaining brief and businesslike.
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Activity Patterns
The material under review contains only one brief intervention during the first reading of the bill. Insufficient data to identify patterns.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data
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Collaboration Style
Our style of cooperation is direct and constructive, involving formally addressing the Minister to obtain information. This signals a readiness to engage with the executive branch on issues of policy implementation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the accessibility of social and healthcare services at the national level. There is insufficient data available to identify any specific regional priorities.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is ensuring the availability of translation services, which highlights concerns regarding the social inclusion and healthcare rights of people with disabilities or individuals facing language barriers. The emphasis is placed on the practical implementation of social welfare within the healthcare system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Social Welfare Act and other acts (732 SE). The speaker is acting as a questioner, seeking to clarify the scope of application for remote interpretation and sign language interpretation services related to the draft legislation.
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