Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on clarifying the regulations surrounding the sensitive socio-political issue of assisted suicide. The speaker calls into question and demands a precise definition for the minister's phrase, "safe assisted suicide." The focus rests on the precision of value-based terminology and terms employed in policy documents.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in medical ethics and legal terminology, focusing on dissecting the meaning of a specific political phrase ("safe assisted suicide"). The expertise is aimed at verifying the precision of the government's language use concerning end-of-life issues.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal, courteous, and directly questioning, respectfully addressing both the presiding officer of the session and the minister. The rhetoric is aimed purely at clarifying definitions, is logic-based, and avoids emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active Member of Parliament, participating in the interpellation process (No. 766), which indicates regular involvement in legislative oversight and the monitoring of government activities.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the representative of the executive branch (the minister), criticizing or calling into question the clarity of the political language they employ. The critique is policy-based, focusing on terminological precision rather than constituting a personal attack.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The presenter directly tackles one of the most sensitive social and ethical issues: assisted suicide and its regulations. Significant emphasis is placed on clarifying the meaning of the concept of "safety" in end-of-life matters, underscoring the need for clear boundaries and definitions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward executing the oversight function, utilizing a formal interpellation to gain clarity regarding end-of-life regulations and the foundational concepts underpinning them. The speaker is acting as the party demanding explanations concerning the government's activities.
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