Agenda Profile: Õnne Pillak
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act (pension support) - first reading (508 SE)
2024-10-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on social welfare issues, specifically the amount of the benefit provided to single pensioners. The speaker adopts a defensive stance, challenging previous claims regarding cuts to the benefit and stressing the necessity of presenting data concerning the actual increase in support. Their approach is results-oriented, seeking confirmation of the government's positive performance record.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the specifics of social welfare, focusing on the financial trajectory of the allowance provided to a pensioner living alone. They demand specific data from the Minister regarding the increase in this benefit over the past few years, citing the necessity for precise figures.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and procedural, addressing the session chair and the minister respectfully. The goal of the rhetoric is to avoid confusion in the discussion by employing a clear and logical framing of the question that requires a fact-based answer. The tone is corrective and fact-focused.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
The disagreement is aimed at the narrative presented by the previous speaker, which alleged cuts to the support for a pensioner living alone. The criticism targets factual inaccuracies, and the objective is to clarify the discussion, not to launch a personal attack.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the Minister directly, seeking authoritative information and data from him/her in order to correct inaccuracies that have arisen during the discussion. This suggests cooperation in defending or supporting the government's position.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
The economic perspective focuses on social benefits and their growth. The speaker highlights the positive development regarding the increase in support for pensioners living alone, which indicates support for increasing the social welfare budget.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the well-being and coping mechanisms of the elderly, particularly pensioners living alone, and their financial support. The speaker is actively interested in highlighting the positive progress of this social measure.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Social Welfare Act (508 SE). The speaker will participate in the first reading of the bill, focusing on clarifying the financial history of the support to ensure the factual accuracy of the debate.
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