By Plenary Sessions: Eero Merilind

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Direct political opponents are neither named nor criticized. The only indirect opposition is aimed at a mindset that views healthcare as an expense rather than an investment. The speaker presents a strong political counter-argument to this view, using the question posed by the Minister of Finance as an example. The criticism is directed at the political understanding, not at the individuals themselves.

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The main opponents are Riina Solman and the EKRE faction, whose amendments were rejected by the leading committee. Criticism was directed at their claims regarding the possibility of legalizing pedophilia, assertions which the speaker repeatedly and forcefully refuted. Also rejected were proposals that would have created an unjustified administrative burden (e.g., the obligation to request an assessment from the prosecutor’s office).

Direct criticism of opponents is absent, but the speaker addresses counterarguments raised by pensioners' associations and local governments concerning the continuation of subsidy payments. In the plenary session, critical questions are often met with a standard response—that the topic (for example, abandoning pension pillars) was not discussed in the committee—thereby shifting responsibility to other decision-makers.

The primary opposition is directed at the bill's presenter, whose grasp of the reasons for performing abortions and the definition of free will is deemed inaccurate. The criticism is conceptual and policy-driven, casting doubt on the depth of the presenter's analysis.

No criticism is present; the focus is on addressing systemic issues (e.g., supply chain difficulties, administrative burden on pharmacies). Although it is mentioned that the inclusion of international suppliers forces local wholesalers to compete, no negative viewpoint is expressed toward them.

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A direct confrontation is not expressed, but it is noted that there were also dissenting votes when the commission made its procedural decisions (2 members voted against at the October 7 meeting). The speaker must defend the commission's consensus position regarding restrictions on pedophiles working with children, even though his personal stance differs from the legal interpretation.

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The speaker adopts an oppositional stance, questioning the prime ministerial candidate's ability to solve the health insurance budget problems. The criticism is policy-based, demanding specific solutions from the future government to ensure financial discipline.

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No direct confrontation or criticism is expressed towards other political groups. Possible objections or the behavior of manufacturers are addressed indirectly, justifying the taxation of sweeteners by the need to prevent sugar from being replaced by sweeteners.

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The politician expresses neither criticism nor opposition toward any party, focusing instead on asking questions and affirming positive policy directions.

Opposition is not voiced, criticism is not raised.