Session Profile: Reili Rand
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-03
Political Position
The political platform is strongly social democratic, focusing on the welfare of children and families and supporting the birth rate. It operates in opposition, criticizing the government for rejecting SDE draft legislation (such as correcting inequities in child benefits) and demanding economic security and a just society. The political framework is clearly value-driven and oriented toward compassion.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in social policy and demographic issues, referencing evidence-based analysis regarding measures supporting the birth rate. They are also knowledgeable about healthcare financing and the optimization of the hospital network. They use specific terminology such as "flexibility of parental benefit" and "special welfare services."
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is empathetic and persuasive, combining structured political arguments (three main approaches to supporting birth rates) with a strong emotional appeal. It uses concrete, personal examples (such as the case of Tiina in her 60s) to underscore the severity of social problems. The tone is generally professional, yet it emphasizes the importance of the issues and is occasionally urgent.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu plenary session, posing specific questions to the minister concerning both regional healthcare and social legislation. They also initiated a debate on a crucial national issue (supporting birth rates on November 13th), which demonstrates initiative in parliamentary procedure.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the inaction of the government and the minister, particularly concerning their failure to support the social measures bills proposed by the SDE. The speaker suspects that the government is using the excuse "there is no money" to avoid implementing crucial measures. The criticism is policy- and action-based, not personal.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker calls for cooperation on demographic policy issues, emphasizing that discussions should not serve as a battleground for conflicting value judgments, but rather as a "cooperation platform." He is open to dialogue and awaits the government's position regarding the draft legislation they have put forward.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The speaker is drawing attention to regional issues, specifically inquiring about the effect of optimizing the hospital network on the residents of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, and Läänemaa. This demonstrates concern regarding the accessibility of services in peripheral areas.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize financial security as the foundation for supporting fertility rates. They demand a fair wage that would allow people to live with dignity, and highlight the critical impact that the housing affordability problem has on the decisions of young families. Flexible social measures that take wage growth into account are supported.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The most important social topics are the well-being of children and families, supporting the birth rate, combining work and family life, and fostering a caring society. Emphasis is placed on the accessibility of mental health services, flexible childcare, and the availability of specialized care, highlighting the concerns faced by single parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the bills submitted by the Social Democrats concerning the correction of inequities in child benefits and the increase of flexibility in parental compensation (taking into account consecutive births and wage growth). The speaker is the initiator and supporter of these bills.
5 Speeches Analyzed