Agenda Profile: Ester Karuse
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the restructuring of vocational schools, centering on procedural correctness and broad-based inclusion. The speaker calls for the discussion of substantive solutions with the minister responsible for the sector and the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities. The stance taken is moderately strong, emphasizing the need to involve key stakeholders in political decision-making.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the vocational education reform and is familiar with the positions and proposals of the association of local governments (the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities) on this topic. The knowledge is specific, referencing concrete remarks and proposals published by the ELVL.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and courteous, beginning with an expression of gratitude and addressing the esteemed Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is constructive and inquisitive, acknowledging the minister's previous positive action (the meeting with the Vana-Vigala community) before posing the substantive question. The emphasis is placed on the logical and procedural framing of the inquiry.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the minister responsible for the sector in the form of a formal inquiry (interpellation). The criticism is procedural, focusing on the failure to additionally involve a key interest group (the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities) during the discussion of substantive solutions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized the need for cooperation between the Ministry and the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities to discuss substantive solutions concerning vocational schools. The goal of this collaboration is to find solutions that take into account the positions of local authorities.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on specific regional educational institutions (Kehtna Vocational Education Centre, Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School) and the nationwide representative organization for local governments (ELVL). Emphasis is placed on the importance of the opinions of the local community (Vana-Vigala) and local governments in the national reform.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is education policy, specifically the restructuring of vocational schools and the involvement of the community and local governments in the decision-making process.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on holding the minister accountable through interpellation and on the procedures for policy formation, requiring the discussion of substantive solutions with key partners.
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