Agenda Profile: Luisa Rõivas
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on defending the state provision of abortion and sterilization services. The speaker strongly supports the continuation of this service, defining it as an essential and responsible healthcare service. This position is strongly rooted in both values and policy, underscoring the service's legitimacy and necessity.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of both the medical and economic aspects of the abortion procedure, noting the necessity of qualified healthcare professionals and the true cost of the procedure, which necessitates multiple doctor visits. Furthermore, the speaker references the constitutional protection afforded to the life and health of the pregnant woman, thereby exhibiting legal awareness.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and confrontational, reacting to the claims and questions raised by previous speakers. The speaker uses personal appeal (her status as a mother of a large family) to socially legitimize her position, balancing this with a logical and legal argument (a reference to the constitution and the specifics of the healthcare system).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
We only have data for a single day, during which three short addresses were given concerning the first reading of the Draft Law on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at those who consider the provision of the service "fundamentally wrong" and who focus solely on fetal rights. The criticism is political and legal, accusing opponents of narrowly interpreting the constitution by disregarding the rights of the pregnant woman.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic arguments focus solely on correcting the actual cost of the abortion procedure, emphasizing that it is significantly more expensive than the claimed 17 euros due to the necessity of multiple doctor visits.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The central social issue is the accessibility of abortion services, which the speaker strongly supports, deeming it a national necessity. She emphasizes the constitutional protection of the pregnant woman's life and health and uses her identity as a mother of a large family to affirm her social stance.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization (459 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent and defender of the state provision of the service during the first reading, emphasizing its compliance with healthcare standards.
3 Speeches Analyzed