Agenda Profile: Jüri Jaanson

2025 Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

2025-11-06

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

Political Position
The political focus is on labor market inclusion, particularly addressing the challenges faced by older workers (55+) through retraining and flexible working arrangements. Emphasis is also placed on developing infrastructure that supports economic diversification, specifically mentioning a multifunctional hall. The approach is policy- and solution-driven, seeking clarification regarding the status of these activities.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in labor market issues, particularly regarding the employment of older workers, part-time employment, and retraining. Specific terms such as "flexible working arrangements" are utilized, and the importance of applying specific skills is emphasized. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with major infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a multifunctional hall aimed at diversifying local entrepreneurship.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, courteous, and interrogative, beginning by commending the minister ("Thank you for the excellent presentation!"). The speaker poses logical and specific follow-up questions concerning the implementation of the policy and the status of the activities. The tone is constructive and focuses on details.

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Activity Patterns
In this specific instance, the speaker's mode of operation is limited solely to posing a question following the minister's presentation.

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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the speaker instead offered additions and requested clarifications concerning the minister's report, proposing an additional focus group (55+). Rather than criticism, the focus is on seeking information and confirmation regarding the progress of the activities.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open and respectful, addressing the Minister directly and thanking him/her for the presentation. The speaker aims to constructively supplement the discussion by proposing additional areas of focus that support the existing objectives.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national economic development issues and infrastructure projects, referencing "the construction of a multifunctional hall in Estonia." There is no specific local or international emphasis.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize labor market flexibility and retraining as means for engaging older workers and utilizing specific skills. Support is provided for investments in infrastructure that help diversify entrepreneurship and services. Preference is given to solutions that boost employment and inclusion.

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Social Issues
The social focus is currently directed toward integrating older individuals (55+) into the labor market, addressing this challenge as a significant socio-economic problem. Proposed solutions include offering retraining and flexible work arrangements to leverage their specific skills.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting and enabling the proliferation of flexible working arrangements, which would help improve the inclusion of older people. Furthermore, monitoring the progress of activities related to the construction of a multifunctional hall is also a priority.

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