Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of clearly defining the roles of the state and local municipalities in the funding and organization of school meals. They actively support finding solutions that would allow prioritizing local and organic food producers in procurement processes. This stance is strongly policy- and solution-driven, focusing on administrative clarity and practical implementation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the complexities surrounding public procurement regulations and the preference given to local food producers, specifically referencing the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture’s previous efforts. They are also aware of the necessity for inter-ministerial cooperation when bridging the sectors of education and agriculture.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, respectful, and constructive, with the speaker respectfully addressing both the chairperson and the minister. The speaker poses a logically structured question focused on finding solutions and the necessity of inter-ministerial cooperation, while avoiding emotional or adversarial appeals.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism or confrontation; the question is posed in a solution-oriented and collaborative manner, even though it is directed at the minister within the framework of a formal interpellation.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is highly collaborative, explicitly calling for a joint effort between two ministries (the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture) to advance the issue. He/She demonstrates a readiness to seek cross-ministerial solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the need to involve local food producers in the school meal procurement process and prioritize regional organic food. The goal is to support local production.
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Economic Views
Supports the use of public procurement regulations to prioritize local food producers, which indicates a desire to channel public funds toward supporting the local economy and agriculture. This perspective is aimed at fostering localized economic circulation.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the education sector, focusing on the quality of school meals and the principles governing their procurement. The objective is to ensure schools have better access to organic and locally sourced food.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on amending or interpreting public procurement rules to allow local producers to be given preference when supplying school meals. The speaker has taken on the role of initiating this topic and seeking solutions, emphasizing the necessity of advancing the policy.
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