By Months: Liina Kersna
Total Months: 15
Fully Profiled: 15
10.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker references their participation in the work of the Culture Committee, which demonstrates their involvement in the collegial legislative process. They address the minister directly to seek clarification, suggesting a desire to resolve the conflict at the official level. There is no information regarding cross-party cooperation.
09.2025
19 Speeches
In the work of the commission, he/she is procedural and decision-making, proposing to reject the draft resolution, which was adopted by a 4:3 vote. He/She recognizes local initiatives, highlighting the proposal by Tartu school principals for resolving gymnasium entrance exam issues and the example set by Võrumaa in the use of organic raw materials.
06.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker stressed the strong cooperation and consensus achieved, particularly within the Cultural Committee, where all 40 amendments to the R&D Act were voted on unanimously. He/She repeatedly thanked colleagues (Margit Sutrop, Tõnis Lukas), officials from the Ministry of Education and Research, and representatives of research and development institutions for their constructive input. This demonstrates an openness to compromise and a commitment to valuing broad-based inclusion.
05.2025
16 Speeches
The cooperation takes place within the framework of the Culture Committee, on whose behalf the draft bill is submitted, emphasizing that the selection was made as a result of a vote. In education policy, collaboration is stressed among scientists, entrepreneurs, and teachers (the TI-Hüppe program), as well as between the government and the academic community (power and intellect) regarding the expansion of doctoral studies.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker addresses their colleagues, stressing the broad consensus achieved previously (two terms of the Riigikogu supported the extension of the Estonia Theatre). They are seeking clarity and concrete action from the minister and are calling on society to reach a common understanding and make an effort toward ensuring the vitality of the language. This points to a desire to achieve cooperation and a social agreement on matters of national importance.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The style of cooperation is constructive and formal, manifested by posing a question to the head of government regarding the achievement of the national economic objective. The speaker requests additional steps from the state (the government), which points to a willingness to work towards shared goals.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The politician is cooperating with the minister, posing clarifying questions regarding the provisions of the draft bill and expressing satisfaction with the ministry's analytical work. He acknowledges that universities may hold differing views on the linking of research funding, but stresses the necessity of finding the best systemic solution from the state's perspective.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The current style of cooperation is adversarial, as the faction expresses clear disagreement with the proposal and criticizes the Centre Party. There are no indications of a willingness to compromise or engage in cross-party collaboration.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The style of cooperation is both inclusive and detailed, emphasizing close collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research and the broad engagement of various stakeholders (including the Rectors' Council, the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry). The speaker is open to compromises and willing to consider proposals, provided they are justified, such as the Rectors' Council's suggestion concerning the recognition of credit points.
09.2024
1 Speeches
The working style is highly consensus-driven and open, emphasizing that the Culture Committee made decisions regarding the processing of the draft legislation by consensus. The speaker highlights cooperation with ministry experts and various colleagues (including Tõnis Lukas, Signe Kivi, and Heljo Pikhof) through Q&A sessions. Colleagues from the Reform Party and the Social Democratic Party are also mentioned, and the satisfaction of the universities with the solution is confirmed.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker positively referenced a previous question posed by their colleague (Urve Tiidus), suggesting a degree of cooperation or the continuation of a shared line of inquiry within the parliament. Communication with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is described as open and information-seeking, pointing to a willingness to collaborate on resolving systemic issues.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The style of cooperation is respectful and information-seeking, directly addressing the minister and the Vice President of the Bank of Estonia. He thanks the minister for the work done and refers to the views of the Chairman of the Finance Committee, which indicates the search for a certain consensus regarding economic development.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker emphasized the Culture Committee's consensus decision to proceed with the procedure, which indicates successful cooperation at the committee level. Appreciation was also expressed for the opposition (EKRE) withdrawing its proposed amendments, enabling the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) to move forward with the sound draft legislation.
03.2024
8 Speeches
The style of cooperation is emphatically inclusive and consensual, requiring reforms to be implemented in collaboration with representative organizations in the field, school psychologists, and child protection specialists. It emphasizes the importance of listening and providing justification, and supports the negotiation process for the education agreement to prevent top-down decision-making. It acknowledges the dedicated work of the Minister of Education and Research.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The cooperation style is direct and probing, whether communicating with waiters or the prime minister to discuss political issues. Information regarding their readiness for cooperation or compromise with other political forces is lacking.