Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the systemic integration of the funding and organization of research and development (R&D) and higher education. The speaker supports proposals that improve the coherence of science and higher education, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of universities' financial autonomy. The approach is policy-driven, focusing on clarifying and improving the specific mechanisms of the draft law (TAIKS).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of research and development funding, citing the record contribution made by businesses, which now surpasses that of the state. He is well-versed in the views of experts, mentioning the proposal by Tõnu Viik, Rector of Tallinn University, concerning the tying of funding. Specific terminology is employed, such as "financial autonomy," "evaluation," and "coherence" within the context of TAIKS.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and constructive, focusing on facts and systemic issues. The speaker poses direct questions to the minister to gain clarity on the specifics of the bill, and uses data and references to expert opinions to support their position. The tone is more inquisitive and seeks confirmation, rather than being confrontational.
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Activity Patterns
There is no data. The speaker participated twice on the same day in the discussion held during the first reading of the TAIKS bill, asking questions and requesting clarification from the minister.
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Opposition Stance
The disagreement manifests as a direct correction aimed at colleague Jaak Valge, whose assertions regarding corporate contributions to research and development are factually refuted. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the accuracy of the data, rather than constituting a personal attack.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and constructive, expressing satisfaction with the ministry's analysis regarding the linking of science and higher education funding. The speaker aims to achieve clarity and the optimal solution from the system's perspective, also referencing the feedback on the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national-level science and higher education policy, referencing the proposal made by the Rector of Tallinn University and national RDI investments. There is a lack of emphasis on specific regional industries or communities.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the crucial role of the private sector in innovation, highlighting the record contribution of businesses to research and development, which now surpasses the state's input. Financial autonomy is supported at the university level, signaling confidence in institutional governance.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the draft Act on the Organization of Research, Development, and Innovation (TAIKS, Bill 554 SE). The speaker is a supporter of the bill, concentrating on its improvement and clarification, especially concerning the linking of higher education and research funding, and the consolidation of evaluations.
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