Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance focuses heavily on the youth mental health crisis, emphasizing the grim statistics of suicide as the leading cause of death. This position is outcome-oriented, demanding specific alternatives and a concrete plan from the government to rectify the situation following the termination of funding for the counseling hotline.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of critical data within the social sector, highlighting suicide as the most common cause of death among young people. The expertise focuses on the social sector and resolving crisis situations, particularly in the context of counseling hotlines, requiring the provision of alternative solutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and pressing, utilizing emotional appeal and referring to statistics as "very sad." The speaker maintains a formal tone (addressing the chair of the session and the minister) and poses direct questions, demanding concrete solutions and accountability from the minister.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single interpellation, which suggests activity in the oversight of government operations. The pattern shows participation in Riigikogu debates concerning important social issues.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the minister/government concerning the cessation of funding for the counseling line. The position is policy-driven, focusing on the absence of alternatives and the failure to remedy the situation, which stems from the disruption of an essential service.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the nationwide issue of youth mental health and the national counseling helpline service (1226).
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Economic Views
Insufficient data. While the cessation of funding is being addressed, there is a lack of broader positions regarding taxes, expenditures, or economic growth.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is youth mental health and suicide prevention. The speaker emphasized the critical nature of this topic, using statistics to highlight the seriousness of the situation and calling for the continuation or replacement of the service.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the oversight of government activities and political decisions (the termination of funding) in the form of an interpellation. The goal is to compel the government to present a plan for improving the situation, rather than primarily initiating new legislation.
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