Agenda Profile: Heljo Pikhof
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on advancing regulations related to end-of-life care (euthanasia). The speaker criticizes the government's inaction, stressing that 15 years is far too long to fail to find a solution. He demands that the minister address the issue more robustly, citing the expectations of the public. The stance is moderately strong and results-driven, centered on criticizing the lack of political will.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong historical and substantive expertise in the field of bioethics. They reference their previous membership in the Estonian Council of Bioethics and Human Research, as well as organizing a conference attended by renowned doctors and experts. This background grants them the authority to criticize the prolonged handling of the issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful ("Honorable Minister"), yet simultaneously demanding, highlighting the pressing nature of the topic. The speaker draws upon personal historical experience in their arguments, contrasting it with the current stagnation. The conclusion stresses the necessity of a solution, since "people are expecting it."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the minister's inaction and sluggishness in advancing end-of-life regulations. The opposition is procedural, highlighting a lack of decisive action rather than questioning the minister's substantive reasoning. Instead of a compromise, more vigorous action is being demanded.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker references previous cooperation with doctors and experts in addressing bioethics topics, which demonstrates a readiness to involve specialists. In the current context, this constitutes a direct demand for the minister to tackle the issue more vigorously.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on national regulations and the work of the Estonian Bioethics Council. Regional or international topics will not be addressed.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is end-of-life regulations and euthanasia, which is being treated as a critical ethical question for which people are awaiting a resolution. The speaker supports decisive movement forward in this area, emphasizing the expectations of the public.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on fast-tracking and finding solutions for end-of-life regulations (euthanasia). The speaker supports the initiative and is demanding the government take more decisive action to put an end to this prolonged stalling.
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