By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

The speaker, representing the Estonian Reform Party, strongly supports the bill aimed at protecting an individual's free will, freedom of choice, and autonomy when making end-of-life decisions. This position is clearly value-based, emphasizing dignity and freedom, and stressing the importance of recognizing the limitations of medical science. Furthermore, the speaker expressed interest in the public disclosure of the results concerning the organization of education and the certification of school principals.

The political position is strongly supportive of two crucial legislative drafts: the law concerning the patient’s end-of-life declaration (advance directive), which underscores patient-centered care and autonomy, and the TAIKS Act, which coordinates research and development activities. The speaker positions themselves as a driver of reforms, focusing on core ethical principles (beneficence and non-maleficence) and structural improvements within research governance. They stress that life should not be prolonged at any cost if it is no longer deemed worth living.

The political stance focuses on the concern regarding the delay in solving systemic problems ("we would just go around in circles"). Particular emphasis is placed on the need to improve the quality of legal education and the training of judges. This position is policy-driven, seeking structural solutions (guided practice/residency) to ensure professional competence.