Agenda Profile: Peeter Ernits
Inquiry regarding school food (no. 770)
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at the cost of school meals and their management. The speaker voiced concern over the exorbitant price—calling it "fucking expensive"—and the absence of financial limits across different schools. The stance is critical, demanding administrative clarity regarding these costs, specifically referencing a performance-driven framework.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker focuses on the financial aspects of the topic, specifically inquiring about the maximum limits and regional variations in school meal costs. Interest is also expressed in budgetary oversight and standardization. The speaker does not provide any technical data or statistics himself, but rather requests them from the presenter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and non-standard, blending formal address ("Dear Manager") with colloquial and intense phrasing ("a shitload, though"). The tone is interrogative and demanding, centered on obtaining specific financial data. The emotional expression emphasizes frustration over the perceived overspending.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data presented, participation in the inquiry concerning school meals on September 15, 2025, is evident. There is no information available regarding the frequency or schedule of other appearances.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the presenter and the responsible institution, who have failed to ensure clear cost limits and standardized pricing. The opposition is procedural and political, focusing on poor financial management and a lack of transparency.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient information.
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Regional Focus
While the focus is national, regional disparities in the cost of school meals are highlighted, with references made to 'different principalities.' This points to a concern regarding the lack of standardization and equal treatment at the local level.
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on controlling public sector spending and maintaining fiscal discipline. There is a call for establishing clear financial limits on the cost of state-supported services (school meals).
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, education and the organization of school catering are paramount. The focus is on the financial aspect of the service and regional equity, ensuring the effective utilization of state support.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at supervision and demanding accountability for the management of school meal costs via an official inquiry. The speaker acts as an inspector, requiring clarification of the parameters for implementing the existing policy.
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