Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) - first reading
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is highly critical of the proposed amendment to the Social Benefits for Persons with Disabilities Act (Bill 561 SE). This is because the amendment strips a vulnerable target group—specifically, parents of autistic children—of their existing financial support (funds provided by Töötukassa, the Unemployment Insurance Fund). The core criticism is that service accessibility in rural areas is not guaranteed, which makes the legislative change inherently unfair. This position is strongly policy-based and focused on protecting the interests of specific citizens.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker shows knowledge of the social benefits system for people with disabilities, citing benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) and the impact of raising the age limit. They specifically highlight the lack of treatment for autistic children and issues with service availability in rural areas. While the speaker references data presented by the minister (an increase in funding by millions), they cast doubt on the practical effect of these figures.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned and empathetic, starting with a concrete example of a "concerned mother" to highlight the human impact of the policy. The speaker poses direct questions to the minister, focusing on the logical argument regarding the lack of access to services in rural areas. The tone is more inquisitive and emphasizes the gravity of the situation rather than being aggressive or confrontational.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the bill (561 SE) presented by the government and the actions of the minister, criticizing the policy implementation that deprives residents of rural areas of essential services. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing specifically on the negative repercussions of the bill for a vulnerable target group. A willingness to compromise is not apparent; instead, what is being demanded is a solution to regional inequality.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The speaker is heavily focused on regional disparities, stressing that the services being funded are not reaching people living in rural areas. This regional inequality is the primary basis for criticizing the bill.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the efficiency and equitable distribution of funding for social benefits and services. The speaker supports maintaining social support mechanisms and criticizes the allocation of funds to services that are not regionally accessible, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that aid reaches those who need it.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is social benefits and access to treatment for people with disabilities (especially autistic children). The speaker is fighting against the elimination of benefits for this target group and emphasizes the need for specific treatment, which is currently unavailable.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Bill 561 SE ("Draft Act on the Amendment of the Social Benefits Act for Disabled Persons and the Amendment of Other Related Acts"). The speaker is a critical opponent of the bill, who seeks to highlight its shortcomings and negative consequences during the first reading.
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