By Months: Liina Kersna
Total Months: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
12.2024
2 Speeches
There is no direct political confrontation, but the speaker rejects the proposal by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Association of Training Firms to significantly reduce the state fee for the quality assessment of micro-qualifications. He defends the position of the Ministry of Education and Research that the state fee must cover agency costs to avoid additional expense for the taxpayer.
09.2024
1 Speeches
No direct opposition or criticism is expressed towards any political group or individual. The speaker neutrally notes the absence of one committee member (Helle-Moonika Helme), but this is not criticism.
06.2024
1 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation with political opponents; the criticism is aimed at a systemic issue within the process of legal education and judicial qualification. The speaker is attempting to understand the root causes of the problem, rather than attacking individuals or political adversaries.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government's fiscal policy, specifically concerning the negative supplementary budget, which could result in cuts to research and development (R&D) funding. The speaker opposes this decision, proposing instead that borrowed funds be invested in R&D. The criticism is substantive and policy-driven, not personal.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The main criticism is aimed at the EKRE parliamentary faction, who are accused of massive and deliberate obstruction through 200 amendments. The speaker claims that the amendments were submitted with the goal of hindering the work of the Riigikogu, despite the fact that EKRE members actually supported the substance of the draft bill. The criticism is therefore directed at procedural tactics.
03.2024
8 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation, but the failure to prevent the teachers' strike is sharply criticized, as it drove a wedge into the state's credibility. The bill initiated by Isamaa is being handled neutrally and procedurally, with the observation that its themes are already part of the ongoing education agreement negotiations. The criticism focuses on procedural mistakes and errors linked to the government's actions.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the education funding legislation and local municipalities that redistribute per-pupil funding among schools, thereby hindering salary increases for teachers in higher-performing schools. The opposition is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.