Agenda Profile: Õnne Pillak
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing on eliminating discrimination against women and supporting the draft legislation as a mark of a mature democratic society. The speaker emphasizes the significant responsibility women bear in society and during times of crisis, and actively combats the minimization of women's role. The overall stance is firmly supportive and idealistic, linking the proposed law to societal development.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding social issues, particularly in emphasizing the role and responsibilities of women within Estonian society. They highlight specific examples of intimate partner violence and the situation of single parents, while also clarifying the legal definition of a single parent. This expertise stems from a thorough understanding of social problems and their connection to existing legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is spontaneous, passionate, and emotional, initiated in response to previous discussions. Strong value-based appeals are employed, and male colleagues are addressed directly to emphasize the value of women and the need to protect them. The tone is critical towards those who minimize the topic, and it stresses emotional and moral persuasion rather than technical data.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's approach in this instance was reactive, as they admitted that they had not originally planned to speak, but were prompted by previous discussions and statements. This suggests a readiness to intervene in the debate if they feel that the significance of the topic has been underestimated.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at unnamed colleagues who, in their statements, have either downplayed the issues associated with women's discrimination or talked about "everything else," often introducing "but" clauses. The criticism targets the failure to value and prioritize the topic, rather than being directed at outright political confrontation.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is inviting and unifying, directly addressing "dear male colleagues" with a plea to protect women and support the bill. The objective is to achieve consensus on the issue of valuing women and secure unified support for the legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed towards Estonian society as a whole and the international value framework that characterizes a mature democracy. Specific regional or local topics are absent; the emphasis is placed on national and gender equality.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the elimination of discrimination against women and the protection of women from intimate partner violence. The speaker emphasizes the role of women as single parents and during crises, and strongly supports gender equality and protection.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is clearly directed toward the draft law (583 SE) concerning accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and views its adoption as an indicator of societal progress.
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