Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Interpellation Concerning the Underfunding of Special Care Services (No. 826)
2025-11-03
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly geared towards highlighting the consequences of underfunding special welfare services. The speaker criticizes the general and abstract discussion revolving around large figures and demands concrete solutions and clear messages for those in need, stressing the human and tangible side of the problem. The position is strongly value-based, focusing on the critical situation faced by caregivers and their clients.
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Topic Expertise
The expert analysis focuses on the deficiencies in the special welfare system and their impact on long-term family caregivers. Specifically, it highlights the physical and mental health burden placed on aging parents (such as Tiina, who is in her 60s) who require care placements for their 40-year-old children. The findings are demonstrated through a detailed and emotionally charged case study.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is personal and emotional, using a specific story (Tiina and her son) to illustrate a systemic problem. The tone is critical and demanding, emphasizing the need to move beyond abstract numbers to palpable human concerns. The speaker poses a direct and challenging question to the minister.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the Riigikogu debate on the interpellation, posing a specific question to the minister regarding the special care crisis. Data is unavailable concerning regular appearances or other activities.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the government or a minister, who is being criticized for addressing the issue in an overly general and statistical manner that fails to grasp the real hardship. The criticism is policy-driven (lack of services) and demands a concrete message for those who need assistance.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national social services crisis (special welfare services), which is illustrated by the example of an individual. Specific regions, local projects, or regional characteristics are not highlighted.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations indicate the necessity of increasing state funding for specialized care services in order to resolve the issue of underfunding. The focus is placed on guaranteeing social security and mitigating the burden on caregivers through government support.
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Social Issues
Central among the social problems are the accessibility and quality of specialized care services, as well as the strain on the physical and mental health of aging informal caregivers (Tiina). The speaker emphasizes social responsibility towards vulnerable groups.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on monitoring the funding and accessibility of existing special welfare services (Interpellation No. 826). The speaker acts as someone who highlights the system's shortcomings and demands accountability, rather than as an initiator of new laws.
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