Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial topic is developing the economy toward higher added value, which is tied to establishing a science- and innovation-intensive economy. The political stance is moderately critical of the government's actions, asking what more the state could do to increase the contribution of skilled labor. The focus is on a results-based and policy-centric framework, assessing the implementation of the "Estonia 2035" strategy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of research and development (R&D) and higher education, particularly concerning the number of specialists holding doctoral degrees. Specific international statistical data are utilized (Denmark 3%, Germany 1.4%), and calculations are presented for the Estonian context (requiring 400–450 PhDs annually). This indicates a robust, data-driven approach.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and data-driven, presenting its position as a structured question to the Prime Minister. The tone is respectful ("Thank you, esteemed Chair! Dear Prime Minister!"), but demanding in substance, emphasizing the logical connection between education and the economy.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the government (the prime minister), pointing out that current measures for creating a more skilled workforce are insufficient, as the number of doctoral degrees has not yet reached the required threshold of 300. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the organization of the Estonian economy and society) and international comparisons (Denmark, Germany) in terms of research and development indicators.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives strongly advocate for a science and innovation-intensive economy and the creation of higher added value. The speaker views the state's role as crucial in guiding policies aimed at developing an educated workforce (specifically, specialists holding doctoral degrees).
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Social Issues
Among social themes, the focus is placed on higher education and research, considering them a critical factor in the organization of a smarter society and economy.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the implementation of the national long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" and the assessment of research and development policy. The speaker is calling on the government to show greater initiative and take concrete steps toward achieving educational objectives.
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