Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is heavily focused on criticizing the lack of transparency and clarity in the government's draft budget as presented to the Riigikogu. This criticism is both procedural and results-oriented, demanding improvements in the presentation of the education sector budget. The speaker emphasizes that this is a problem that has persisted for years and requires immediate resolution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures for processing the state budget and the supervisory role of the Riigikogu (Parliament). The analysis primarily focuses on issues related to the format and transparency of the budget bill's presentation, particularly concerning the education sector. There are no references to specific technical data or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, yet critical and persistent, addressing the government's "influential and important minister." The speaker employs foresight by referencing the Speaker's potential intervention to underscore the significance of the question, even if it strays slightly from the immediate topic. The tone is primarily logical and procedural, stressing the necessity of resolving a long-term issue.
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Activity Patterns
The records show participation in the Riigikogu interpellation session, where the budget balances of the Ministry of Education and Research are addressed.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the government as a whole, which is being criticized for presenting the Riigikogu (Parliament) with a budget bill that is insufficiently transparent and incomprehensible. The criticism is procedural and focuses on the quality of the government’s work, rather than on individuals.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to a collective effort in the Riigikogu to understand the budget ("we have also tried to understand here"), which indicates cooperation with other members of the Riigikogu. There are no direct references to cooperation with the government or a willingness to compromise on the substance of the budget.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing the budget procedure protocols between the Riigikogu and the Government.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal transparency and budgetary accountability. The speaker calls for the government to present a clear overview of expenditures to the Riigikogu in order to ensure proper parliamentary oversight.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is education, which is addressed within the context of budget transparency and management. No socio-political positions are put forward regarding the content of education or other social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at improving the working procedures of the Riigikogu and the quality of documents submitted by the government. The priority is increasing the transparency of the draft budget so that members of the Riigikogu can better perform their oversight function.
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