Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) - Third Reading
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to Draft Bill 458 SE, which concerns the management of the state’s pharmaceutical reserves. The core argument is policy- and value-based, warning against creeping nationalization and market distortion. It is emphasized that the proposed system will be more costly and will leave less funding available for patient treatment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of pharmaceutical wholesale, inventory management, and competition law. Technical terms such as "wholesale legislation" and "quality system" are employed, and references are made to the findings of the National Audit Office and the EVK model utilized during the COVID era. A detailed overview is provided regarding the unlawfulness of the previous activities carried out by the Tartu University Hospital.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and formal, focusing on legal and economic arguments. Strong expressions are employed (e.g., "a situation of state theft," "creeping nationalization"), and colleagues are urged to reflect deeply on the consequences of the draft bill. Appeals are made to logic and facts, rather than to emotions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single speech delivered in the Riigikogu during the third reading of the draft bill. The speaker utilized their time to present an alternative, critical perspective on the bill, which the rapporteur deemed necessary and sound.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's actions and policies, accusing it of disrupting the market, engaging in illegal competition, and pursuing creeping nationalization. Specifically, the past unlawful activities of the Health Board and Tartu University Hospital in managing pharmaceutical supplies are being criticized. The attacks are policy- and procedure-based, leveling accusations of inefficiency and illegality against the state.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the country's healthcare reserves system and its impact on the state budget and major hospitals (Tartu University Hospital, North Estonia Medical Centre). The head of Põlva Hospital is also mentioned in connection with their previous activities at the Agency of Medicines.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-market, opposing state intervention and creeping nationalization. Emphasis is placed on fiscal discipline and cost savings, criticizing the draft bill as expensive and distorting competition. Cooperation with the private sector is preferred for inventory management (e.g., the EVK model) over duplicating state systems.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social sector is focusing on healthcare funding, warning that the increased costs resulting from the draft bill will directly reduce the funds available for patient treatment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing Bill 458 SE, which aims to amend the management of pharmaceutical reserves. The speaker is actively opposing the draft legislation, highlighting its illegality, excessive cost, and market-disrupting nature.
2 Speeches Analyzed