Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker takes a clear stance on the issue of education policy, supporting the autonomy of local governments in managing the school network. He/She criticizes external interference in municipal education decisions, citing visits to the Lääneranna municipality and the pressure applied to merge small schools.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of issues concerning the Pärnu County education network, citing specific examples of successful reforms carried out in Saarde municipality. He/She also shows knowledge of the practices local governments employ to adjust their education networks and the resulting outcomes.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is polite and collegial, beginning with expressions of gratitude and emphasizing personal connections. At the same time, the question is direct and challenging, contrasting two different approaches to reforming the education network.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is criticizing those who visit the Lääneranna municipality and subsequently undermine the local government's efforts regarding the merging of small schools. The criticism is primarily procedural, focusing on the violation of the municipality's autonomy.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stressed the importance of collegiality, noting their shared roots in Pärnu County and their positive relationship with the presenter, Erli Aasamets. Furthermore, they demonstrated an openness to learning from the experiences of other municipalities.
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Regional Focus
A strong focus was placed on issues concerning Pärnu County, specifically mentioning the municipalities of Saarde, Tori, and Lääneranna. The speaker emphasized regional identity and the unique characteristics of local self-governments.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on education policy issues, particularly the organization of the school network and strengthening the role of local authorities in the field of education. The speaker supports a decentralized approach to managing the education network.
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