Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political emphasis is directed toward modernizing the legal system through the implementation of artificial intelligence, as well as reforming legal education. There is strong support for creating a secure, state-based AI model under Estonian control specifically for processing sensitive data. The overall focus is policy- and solutions-driven, emphasizing practical application and the strategic development of education.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the development of artificial intelligence (specifically, the nation-based model and sensitive data) and higher education (namely, increasing the number of doctoral study places in the AI sector from 300 to 500). The issues surrounding the implementation of the integrated curriculum for legal education are also a key focus. He proposes specific interdisciplinary solutions, bringing together computer scientists and the faculty of law.
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Rhetorical Style
The address is formal and respectful, directed towards the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The style is constructive and inquisitive, focusing on logical solutions (the formation of a research team) and concrete proposals. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on rational and technical discussion.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in committee work, attending sessions of the Culture Committee and planning a joint session with the Legal and Culture Committees for the autumn. This indicates regular participation in the internal coordination of the parliament and in policy formation.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is highly collaborative, planning a joint session with the Legal and Culture Committee to discuss legal education. They also advocate for interdisciplinary cooperation between the law faculty and computer scientists to develop a secure AI program.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, dealing with the artificial intelligence model under the control of the Estonian state and the national figures for doctoral study positions. There is no specific local or international regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Specific economic policy details are lacking, but there is visible support for national investment in higher education and research and development (R&D), particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. This is demonstrated by the strategic increase in the number of doctoral study places from 300 to 500.
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is education, emphasizing the reform of legal education and the strategic importance of doctoral studies in the field of artificial intelligence. It is also crucial to ensure the security of sensitive data through a national AI model.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on addressing the topic of legal education during a joint session (examining the implementation of an integrated curriculum) and the strategic planning for the implementation of artificial intelligence in the administration of justice. The speaker is acting as the initiator, putting forward a proposal to the Supreme Court for the creation of a specific research group.
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