Session Profile: Reili Rand
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political platform heavily emphasizes social justice and the financial stability of families, specifically calling for the abolition of kindergarten fees and the standardization of family benefits. The speaker opposes the government's tax policy, which disproportionately affects lower-income individuals, and criticizes the prioritization of security spending at the expense of social welfare programs. These positions are strongly value-driven, stressing that social security is an inseparable component of national security.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of social policy (kindergarten fees, family benefits, school meal subsidies) and employment regulation (casual employment contracts, social guarantees). They use specific terminology such as "wage poverty" and refer to the regressive nature of the tax system (VAT on food, excise duties). Furthermore, they are aware of the details of the legislative procedure, noting the changes made to the content of the original draft bill.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, combative, and at times accusatory, particularly directed at the Reform Party, which is charged with duplicity. Strong moral appeals are employed, highlighting the distress and inequality faced by children and families. The overall tone is formal, yet it includes pointed accusations regarding the government's failure to base its decisions on evidence and its disregard for social dialogue.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active in the plenary sessions on two consecutive days (June 11 and 12), participating both in the posing of questions and the delivery of a substantive political speech during the debate on the supplementary budget and draft legislation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is aimed at the Reform Party and the governing coalition. The criticism is both political (the tax system, shortfalls in social spending) and procedural (the expansion of casual employment contracts without consultation with labor market stakeholders). The speaker employs intense accusations, such as "two-facedness" and "tossing the social dialogue into the trash."
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker references the Social Democrats' faction's joint proposals (the elimination of kindergarten place fees, the draft bill on standardizing family benefits). Data is lacking regarding cooperation with other parties or the coalition to find compromises.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The speaker highlights Hiiumaa as a positive example, where kindergarten fees have been kept low and food costs are covered by the municipal budget, demonstrating a commitment to local-level practices. However, the overall focus remains on national policy, which aims to eliminate the disparity in financial capabilities among local governments.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic views strongly support social redistribution and the protection of lower-income individuals, while opposing a regressive tax system. The speaker is against the widespread implementation of casual employment contracts, arguing that this could deepen in-work poverty and eliminate social guarantees. They demand that the state cover long-term social expenditures and support the purchasing power of families.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The socio-political focus is on the well-being and livelihood of children and families, viewing this as integral to national security. Emphasis is placed on the need to eliminate inequalities in children's development opportunities that stem from their place of residence or the family's financial situation. The objective is to guarantee equal treatment for children by standardizing family benefits.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on criticizing the supplementary budget and highlighting its deficiencies in social spending. The speaker opposes the proposed extension of casual employment contracts to all employees. He/She is the initiator or supporter of proposals to abolish kindergarten placement fees and standardize family benefits (raising them to 100 euros for the first and second child).
6 Speeches Analyzed