Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets

Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

2025-05-07

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political focus is on social security reform, specifically the issue of standardizing unemployment insurance benefits. The question posed is policy-based, seeking confirmation regarding the substance of the change: whether the benefit will become uniform regardless of the previous salary and the money contributed.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the technical details concerning unemployment insurance and social benefits. Specific terminology is used, such as "unemployment insurance benefit" and "paid unemployment insurance compensation," focusing on the methodology for calculating the benefit.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and direct, respectfully addressing both the Chair of the session and the Minister. Logical appeal is employed, presenting a clear and specific question regarding the substance of the policy to seek confirmation.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is dialogue-oriented, involving a direct appeal to the Minister to seek clarification regarding the specifics of the draft bill. There is no confrontation; rather, the aim is to obtain official confirmation concerning the substance of the proposed legislative amendment.

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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the labor market and the structure of social safety nets. Interest is directed toward the harmonization of unemployment insurance benefits, which is linked to income redistribution and the fiscal structure.

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Social Issues
The social topic being addressed is the accessibility and equity of unemployment insurance, which concerns the provision of social security in the event of unemployment.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the second reading of the draft bill (519 SE) amending the Unemployment Insurance Act. The speaker is acting as a clarifier regarding the bill's implications, focusing specifically on the provisions for harmonizing benefits.

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