Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political stance centers on maintaining the regional education network, specifically opposing the potential closure of Orissaare Gymnasium. This position is strongly motivated by local needs and relevant data (the number of basic school graduates), emphasizing the necessity of alleviating local fear and uncertainty.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with the Saaremaa education network and the ongoing gymnasium negotiations, being up to date with the discussions between the local municipality and the state gymnasium. Specific data regarding the number of basic school graduates is used (approximately 160 more graduates than the state gymnasium can accommodate), thereby supporting their position with facts.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the minister with a question. The tone is concerned and direct, balancing a logical argument (the number of graduates) with the emotional impact (the fear generated locally by rumors of closure).
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker criticizes the political direction, which is causing local fear regarding the potential closure of Orissaare Gymnasium. The criticism is aimed at the consequences of the policy (namely, uncertainty and lack of space), rather than specific individuals.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, centering on the issues within Saaremaa's education network and the negotiations between local governments. Special emphasis is placed on the future of Orissaare Gymnasium and the concerns of the local community.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the accessibility of education and the stability of the school network in rural areas. It is stressed that talk of potential closures generates local social fear and uncertainty, which requires a political solution.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the implementation of the existing education policy and its impact on the local school network, seeking to influence the ministry's decision regarding the future of Orissaare Gymnasium. This constitutes an interpellation that concentrates on policy direction, not the initiation of new laws.
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