Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance focuses on the draft Vital Statistics Registration Act (Bill 106 SE), criticizing the complicated DNA-based process required to prove maternity for women who gave birth at home. The position is value-driven, highlighting the legal complexity surrounding motherhood as a natural process and the necessity of ensuring gender equality within the requirements of the Population Register.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legal details surrounding vital records procedures, particularly the use of DNA tests to prove maternity and paternity, and the requirements of the Population Register. An example involving women who approached a foundation is used, which indicates familiarity with the practical issues of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and analytical, focusing on highlighting logical contradictions, particularly regarding gender parity in the requirements for DNA testing. A moderate emotional appeal ("As a mother, I know") is employed to underscore the unnaturalness of the process, but the overall presentation remains formal and question-driven.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient information.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the statutory regulation, which imposes a complex and unequal burden of proof on women who give birth at home. The resistance is policy-driven, emphasizing the contradiction between gender equality and the requirements set forth by the Population Register.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker engages the rapporteur through questions, seeking clarification and highlighting issues that have been raised by third parties (the foundation). Details regarding cooperation with other politicians are unavailable.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely on national legislation and the requirements of the Population Register, without reference to specific regions or local communities.
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Economic Views
Insufficient information.
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Social Issues
A strong emphasis is placed on social issues, particularly gender equality in civil status procedures, highlighting the differing requirements for men and women regarding the proof of paternity or maternity. Furthermore, the text stresses the legal complexity of maternity—despite it being a natural process—and the general lack of public awareness among citizens.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Vital Statistics Act (106 SE). The speaker acts as a critical questioner, emphasizing the law's shortcomings regarding awareness and gender equality in relation to the registration of home births.
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