Agenda Profile: Jaak Valge
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at the sharp increase in elective abortions, which is being framed as "very sad statistics" and a serious national concern. The speaker criticizes the government's awareness of and response to this trend, demanding explanations for the causes of the growth and detailing the government's proposed countermeasures. This position is strongly value-driven and aimed at assessing the government's performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of social statistics, particularly concerning the measurement and analysis of abortion rates. They stress that the data should be analyzed as a ratio per 100 live births, rather than in absolute numbers, and provide precise percentage growth figures (17%) when comparing 2021 and 2022.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is formal, critical, and heavily data-driven, utilizing statistics as the primary foundation for the argument. The tone is concerned and demanding, highlighting the problem's "exceptionally sharp" and "very sad" nature. The speaker is direct, correcting the prime minister's methodological approach to data presentation.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data presented, only one instance is known in the Riigikogu of an interpellation that indicates the government was being held accountable.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the Prime Minister and the government, who are criticized for misinterpreting statistics (using absolute numbers instead of relative figures) and for inefficiency in stopping the growth of abortion rates. The criticism is aimed at the government's actions and its awareness.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, concentrating on nationwide social statistics and government activity.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
In the social sphere, attention is focused on the sharp rise in the number of elective abortions (voluntary termination of pregnancy), which is considered an extremely negative trend. The speaker expresses concern about this "very sad statistic," indicating a desire to reduce this phenomenon through state funding and policies.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at holding the government accountable through interpellation (No. 606). The objective is to compel the government to acknowledge the negative social trend and take steps to halt its progression.
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