Session Profile: Annely Akkermann
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-18
Political Position
The speaker adopts a clear position on education policy issues, supporting the autonomy of local municipalities in organizing the school network. He/She expresses criticism regarding the consolidation of small schools when this is achieved by overriding the local government's will.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of local governance and education network issues, referencing specific examples such as the successful experience of Saarde municipality. He/She also demonstrates knowledge regarding the education strategies of various municipalities and their results.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is polite and collegial, beginning with expressions of gratitude and emphasizing regional unity. When posing the question, a diplomatic approach is employed, yet the tone simultaneously conveys clear opposition.
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Activity Patterns
Due to the limited data, it is not possible to conduct sufficient analysis of the activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker expresses opposition to the practice of visiting Lääneranna municipality and subsequently working against the local government regarding the merging of small schools. The criticism is directed more towards the methods being used than the individuals involved.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stressed collegiality, referencing their shared Pärnumaa background and expressing pleasure that there are more local representatives in the Riigikogu. This demonstrates an openness to cooperation at the regional level.
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Regional Focus
There was a strong focus on issues concerning the Pärnumaa region, referencing specific municipalities such as Saarde, Tori, and Lääneranna. The speaker demonstrates a clear interest in the problems faced by local governments.
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Economic Views
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to conduct sufficient analysis of the economic views.
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Social Issues
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to conduct sufficient analysis regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on legislation within the education sector, particularly the rights of local governments in organizing the education network. He/She supports successful practices and criticizes mandatory mergers.
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