By Months: Liina Kersna

The political position centers on the transparency and efficiency of the education sector budget. The speaker supports a general increase in the education budget, deeming it essential, but strongly criticizes the ministry's contradictory funding methodology regarding the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The focus is on the procedural correctness of policy implementation and the logical allocation of funds. The stance is critical and results-oriented.

This political stance is heavily focused on setting priorities within the education sector, stressing the need to invest in teacher salaries (with the aim of increasing the relevant fund by at least 10%), instead of boosting universal school lunch support. He/she is value-driven, supporting a society founded on freedom and responsibility, and stands against screening or selecting children for entry into the first grade. He/she defends the government's stance, underscoring that the compilation of the state budget is fundamentally a question of setting priorities.

The politician is strongly focused on structural reforms within education and science policy, specifically the improvement of the career model and qualifications for teachers, as well as the organization of research and development (R&D). He/She vigorously supports draft legislation that establishes clear areas of responsibility and funding structures, framing these as necessary steps for fostering a more knowledge-based national economy and enriching society. This political stance is explicitly supportive of the Reform Party faction and emphasizes a policy-based, constructive approach.

The most prominent topics are the appointment of new experts to the council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) and the development of education policy in the age of artificial intelligence. There is strong support for increasing higher education and doctoral studies, linking this initiative directly to economic growth and national prosperity. Regarding the selections for the ERR council, emphasis is placed on the candidates' expertise and professional background, while simultaneously criticizing the collective decision by parliamentary factions to appoint only men to the council.

The political position is strongly focused on ensuring the vitality of the Estonian language in the age of artificial intelligence and on developing high culture, particularly supporting the extension of the Estonia National Opera. The speaker emphasizes the constitutional obligation and the need for continuous stewardship in preserving culture. The stance is highly supportive of both expanding the language corpus and the construction of a nationally important cultural object (Estonia), primarily utilizing a value-based and policy implementation-oriented framework.

The political focus is centered on achieving a higher added-value economy, emphasizing the critical need for a smarter workforce. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, directly linking economic growth to the development of education and science. The speaker is calling on the government to provide concrete measures aimed at increasing the country's research and development (R&D) intensity.

The political focus is on education, funding for research and development (R&D), and supporting youth mental health. Criticism has been leveled at the ministry's operational effectiveness, particularly regarding outreach efforts for the school psychologists' helpline, since low call volumes suggest a lack of public awareness. The politician offers moderate but firm support for the financial autonomy of universities, viewing it as a crucial value. The overall approach is primarily results-based, concentrating on the actual impact of programs.

The speaker, representing the Reform Party faction, expresses strong opposition to the specific proposal. This position addresses a procedural matter and focuses on criticizing the opposition party (the Center Party) regarding its capacity or readiness to work in the Riigikogu, which points toward a performance-based framework.