Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on reforming abortion funding, advocating for the termination of state funding channeled through the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa). The speaker stresses men's responsibility and proposes dividing the cost of the abortion between the involved parties, suggesting, for instance, that the man cover 50%. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing financial accountability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process, referencing the possibility of submitting amendments after the bill's first reading. He/She is competent in healthcare financing matters (Tervisekassa) and demands specific figures and calculations from the presenter to support the claims regarding the consequences of terminating state funding.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is formal and analytical, focusing on posing questions and making proposals. The speaker demands logical and data-driven answers, asking for specific amounts and calculations, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed at the presenter's claims, criticizing unsubstantiated warnings about the rise in illegal abortions and demanding empirical data to substantiate those claims. The current system of state funding for abortions is also indirectly criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the issue of men's responsibility raised by female colleagues in the coalition, which demonstrates that certain topics are being highlighted across party lines. However, the specific proposal concerning the sharing of abortion costs has been submitted independently.
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Regional Focus
There is too little data.
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Economic Views
Economic views tend toward reducing state expenditure, advocating for the termination of abortion funding through the Health Insurance Fund. Individual financial responsibility is emphasized, recommending that costs be shared among the parties involved.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the focus is on the regulation and funding of abortion, which is linked to the draft Termination of Pregnancy Act. The speaker emphasizes gender and social responsibility, demanding that men cover 50% of the abortion costs to ensure financial accountability.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward amending the Draft Act (459 SE) Supplementing the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The proponent is an active initiator of amendments, concentrating on ending state funding for abortion and establishing cost-sharing.
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