Session Profile: Mario Kadastik
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-23
Political Position
The political priority is structural reforms within the science system and the stability of its funding. The speaker advocates for the preservation of long-term research projects of moderate intensity and sustained core funding to prevent the disappearance of scientific schools. The overall focus is on a policy-driven approach that emphasizes the system's sustainability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of research funding, using technical terms such as "core funding" and "R&D funding." They present a specific statistical figure (approximately 16%) regarding the proportion of core funding, emphasizing the significance of long-term financing in international collaboration.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and analytical, beginning with an address to the Chairman and the Prime Minister and offering thanks for the speech. The argumentation is logical and focuses on the structural details of the policy (the components of the funding), while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate attendance at the plenary session of the Riigikogu on January 23, 2024, during which a specific question concerning the structure of research funding was posed to the Prime Minister.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism aimed at specific opponents or political groups. The criticism focuses instead on the system's structural shortcomings, which fail to ensure the continuity of long-term research projects.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is dialogic and constructive, addressing the Prime Minister with a question and thanking him for the preceding speech. The speaker is seeking ideas and solutions from the head of government to resolve a structural problem.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national science policy and international cooperation. There is no emphasis on specific regional or local issues.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives center on state funding for research and development (R&D). The speaker stresses the necessity of increasing long-term national core funding to ensure the stability of research institutions and the retention of intellectual capital.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the funding structure of the research system and the long-term impact of the reforms. A priority is maintaining ongoing research projects and strengthening the core funding component to prevent the loss of scientific traditions.
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