Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-01-11
Political Position
The speaker takes a critical stance toward the current regulation concerning the establishment of maternity following a home birth, deeming the DNA-based process overly complicated. The political focus is aimed at ensuring gender equality within population register requirements, drawing attention to the disparity between the differing standards for proving paternity and maternity. This position is values-based, underscoring the natural process of becoming a mother and the necessity of public awareness.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in topics concerning the requirements of the Population Register, procedures for establishing maternity and paternity, and the application of DNA tests. The speaker is able to present specific legal examples (the need for legal aid, the requirement of a DNA test to prove maternity) and connect them with issues of gender equality.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the presiding officer and the presenter. The speaker utilizes questions to highlight the system's deficiencies and the lack of awareness among citizens. The rhetoric balances personal experience ("As a mother, I know") with logical argumentation on the topic of gender inequality.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the current requirements and procedures of the Population Register, which create gender inequality and problems stemming from a lack of awareness for those giving birth at home. Specific political opponents or groups are not personally criticized; instead, the focus is on the unsuitability of the regulation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national laws and administrative procedures concerning the Population Register and the legal framework for birth registration. There is no regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issues are related to the legal consequences of home birth, the complexity of proving motherhood, and the lack of gender equality in the requirements for establishing parenthood. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that those giving birth at home are aware of the complicated DNA-based process required to prove maternity.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on improving or clarifying the requirements of the national population register and the procedures for verifying parentage. The speaker functions as an interrogator, bringing to light the shortcomings and inconsistencies within the existing regulation, while emphasizing the necessity of standardizing gender equality principles in the process of proving parentage.
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