Agenda Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act (mental health services) – third reading (500 SE)
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is firmly against the government’s proposed amendment to the Social Welfare Act, as it fails to offer real solutions to the escalating mental health crisis. Criticism targets the policy’s inefficiency and insufficient funding, which is exacerbated by rising costs and taxes. This position is results-oriented, stressing that the standard approach is ineffective and genuine solutions are missing.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the high cost of psychological assistance and the funding issues facing local municipalities, citing the unrealistic support allocation of 500 euros per 5,000 residents as an example. The necessity for non-standard and case-by-case solutions is emphasized, as different options must be explored for every single case.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and serious, highlighting the gravity of the mental health crisis and the inadequacy of the government's proposed solution. Logical argumentation is employed, bringing forward specific numerical examples to demonstrate the impracticality of the policy. The tone is formal and focuses on the policy's shortcomings.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the bill proposed by the government, criticizing its substance and the absence of viable solutions. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, arguing that the document fails to resolve a serious issue or provide realistic support for small local governments.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is on small municipalities and their inability to provide adequate psychological assistance due to insufficient funding. Specifically, the impossibility for a municipality of 5,000 residents to offer the service for 500 euros is highlighted.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is critical of the current financial situation, specifically pointing to rising prices, increased taxes, and the resulting drop in the standard of living as factors detrimental to mental health. This suggests strong opposition to the government’s fiscal policy, which has led to negative social consequences.
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Social Issues
The societal focus is heavily centered on the accessibility of mental health services and the necessity of providing psychological support to a growing number of citizens. The deterioration of mental health is viewed as a direct consequence of economic instability and the absence of positive prospects.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing Draft Bill 500 SE (the Act amending the Social Welfare Act and the Value Added Tax Act) during its third reading. The priority is to ensure that solutions are available and that local authorities receive adequate funding under the social welfare legislation.
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