Agenda Profile: Heljo Pikhof
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to Bill 519 SE, as it curtails thousands of people's eligibility for unemployment benefits. This position is socio-critical, focusing on the negative consequences of the policy for social security and livelihood, and underscoring the necessity of social guarantees.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social security and labor market measures, clearly distinguishing between unemployment allowance, unemployment insurance benefit, and subsistence benefit. Emphasis is placed on the expected demographic impact of the draft bill (thousands of people) and the growing need for subsistence benefit.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and demanding, posing a direct question to the presenter that requires a bold affirmation regarding social guarantees. Logical argumentation is employed, emphasizing the negative consequences of the draft bill on the social safety net.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the adoption of a specific bill (519 SE) and against its sponsor, who is being held accountable. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the shortcomings and insecurity of the social safety net.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing changes to the Estonian social security system and unemployment benefits, without any specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly aligned with labor and social protection, standing against measures that would restrict access to unemployment benefits. Emphasis is placed on the need to guarantee a social safety net via minimum subsistence support to prevent household impoverishment.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is social security and poverty prevention. The speaker strongly advocates for the preservation of social rights, warning of an increase in the number of households requiring subsistence benefits, resulting from the abolition of unemployment benefits.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing the draft bill (519 SE) to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, highlighting its negative impact on social rights and demanding clear guarantees.
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