By Months: Eero Merilind
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
10.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of social and healthcare policy by presenting specific statistical data (e.g., average life expectancy of 79.5 years, an 18-year gap based on educational attainment) and referencing strategic documents. Technical terms are utilized, such as the Health Insurance Fund deficit, co-payment for inpatient nursing care, and personalized medicine. The expertise is focused on systemic development and long-term planning (up to 2040).
04.2025
1 Speeches
The expertise is evident in the field of legislation, particularly concerning the legal validity and procedures for amending a declaration of intent (likely relating to healthcare or legal personal autonomy).
12.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in the field of child protection and criminal law, referencing specific sections (Section 20 of the Child Protection Act, Section 145 of the Penal Code) and procedural deadlines (60 days). They rely heavily on legal clarifications and personally commissioned an assessment from the law firm Ellex Raidla to ensure the accuracy and certainty of the law's interpretation.
11.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of social welfare legislation and the care reform. They utilize precise procedural details (dates of committee sessions, voting results) and financial figures (65 million, 1.35 million euros) when clarifying Draft Law 508. Furthermore, they show knowledge of the grounds for performing abortions and the discussions that took place within the Social Affairs Committee.
10.2024
33 Speeches
High expertise in social affairs and healthcare legislation, serving as a representative of the Social Affairs Committee. Provides detailed overviews of the objectives of draft legislation, implementation phases, and financial implications (e.g., €1.3 million in savings). Emphasizes systemic solutions, such as an automated data exchange system for children with severe health conditions, and is skilled at explaining the benefits of direct importation of pharmaceuticals.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speakers demonstrate in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulation and legislative procedures. Specific terminology is used, including "responsibility for the medical device sector," "CE marking," "budget line item," and "public officials." The first speaker authoritatively delivers summaries of the Social Affairs Committee's debate and outlines the procedural decisions made.
07.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of healthcare financing and institutional structure (the Health Insurance Fund/Tervisekassa). The focus is on budgetary issues, which points to economic and administrative competence within the healthcare sector.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a strong understanding of healthcare administrative structures and terminology (including specialized treatment providers, general practitioners, and health centers). Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the regulations governing state fees related to social issues and potential funding sources. Specific interest in the matters handled by the Social Affairs Committee is particularly highlighted.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in the field of public health and medicine, referencing scientific literature, studies conducted by the National Institute for Health Development, and international practice. This expertise is further underscored by their self-identification as a physician and a detailed enumeration of diseases and risk factors (e.g., metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes). They utilize data from other countries (Finland, Latvia, the United Kingdom) to substantiate the tax's impact.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social policy and healthcare, focusing on the regulation concerning supplementary reimbursement for medicines and medical devices. The analysis is directed toward assessing the administrative burden and the simplicity of the application procedures.
01.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates remarkable technical expertise in environmental sciences, providing detailed explanations regarding the formation of contrails and the blue color of snow, utilizing physical and chemical terminology. Furthermore, they possess knowledge in the domains of public health (vaccines) and economic development (science-intensive enterprises). They rely on scientific authority and endeavor to ensure that evidence-based viewpoints are heard and gain traction.