By Months: Liina Kersna
Total Months: 15
Fully Profiled: 15
10.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise regarding the education budget figures and procedural steps, referencing specific amounts (a reduction of 18 million euros, an addition of 23.7 million euros) and dates (the September 23rd announcement). This expertise is primarily focused on analyzing the funding discrepancies related to the transition to Estonian-language education. He/She uses technical terms such as "budget revision" and "pending bill."
09.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in education policy, particularly concerning school management, financing, and the legislative procedure, referencing their 10 years of experience in the Riigikogu and their former role as a minister. They utilize specific statistical comparisons (e.g., comparing a cost of 30 million euros with a 15% increase in higher education funding support) and cite scientific evidence against selection or screening for the first grade. They also share a personal experience, having eaten school lunch in over 300 different schools.
06.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education, highlighting specific data regarding the proportion of unqualified teachers (70% of starting teachers) and the state's investment in teacher training (e.g., 7.7 million euros allocated to universities). Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in the technical details of digital and science policy, discussing the necessity of a state-specific model for artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of doctoral positions in AI sectors. The speaker is meticulous regarding legislative processes and definitions (e.g., proposed amendments to the R&D Act and the structure of ethics governance).
05.2025
16 Speeches
The high level of expertise is demonstrated in cultural policy, especially regarding the mastery of the legal and procedural details involved in selecting members for the ERR Council, citing specific statutory provisions and noting the lack of contradictions. Furthermore, strong educational expertise is present, utilizing statistical data (OECD averages, the number of doctoral degrees) while emphasizing lifelong learning, self-regulated learning, and the role of artificial intelligence in the educational sector.
04.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in language policy, artificial intelligence, and the development of language corpora, citing specific figures (4 billion vs. 15 billion words). They are familiar with the details of cultural administration (ministerial responsibility) and construction law (discretionary power, object of national importance). Furthermore, they utilize concepts and quotations from cultural philosophy (Peeter Torop), which lends academic depth to their arguments.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics concerning the science and innovation-based economy, utilizing comparative international statistical data (the percentage of doctoral degrees in Denmark and Germany). They are able to place these figures within the Estonian context, emphasizing the necessity of increasing doctoral defenses to 400–450 annually. The expertise centers on highlighting the connection between education and the economy.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The politician demonstrates expertise regarding the infrastructure of youth mental health services, citing their prior involvement in launching the school psychologists' helpline. They utilize data and research findings to underscore the widespread prevalence of mental health issues and the low uptake of existing services. Furthermore, they are well-versed in the specifics of the Research and Higher Education Funding Bill (TAIKS), including matters related to consolidating evaluations and ensuring funding consistency.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The expertise is limited to the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and organizational matters between the factions. There are no references to data, technical terminology, or deep political substance.
12.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education, addressing both the funding of general education (the differentiation fund, the teachers' career model) and the technical details of the Adult Education Act (micro-credentials, credit points). He/She is familiar with complex legislative procedures and the positions of stakeholders.
09.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of higher education policy and lifelong learning. Specific terminology is utilized, including EAP (credit points), accreditation, micro-credentials, and degree-level courses, clarifying their scope and requirements. This expertise is further confirmed by a reference to the initiation of a draft bill during the speaker's previous tenure as minister.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding educational reforms and professional qualifications, particularly within the context of legal education. They employ technical terminology such as "integrated learning," "bachelor's," and "master's programs," and draw comparisons between the legal education model and the structure used for teacher training. This expertise is reflected in their ability to analyze examination results and propose structural comparison models.
05.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding social sector prevention measures (parenting programs) and economic policy (R&D funding, GDP percentage). He/She uses technical terminology and refers to specific data concerning business investments in R&D. The focus is particularly strong on the strategic role of investments in economic development, and he/she asks for specific information regarding the activities of the Nordic Investment Bank.
04.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the legislative procedure, referencing precise dates (initiation on June 12, first reading on September 20) and committee decisions. The expertise is clearly rooted in familiarity with education sector legislation (the Preschool Institution Act, the PG Act) and procedural details. A specific estimate regarding the number of available study places (200–300) is also provided.
03.2024
8 Speeches
Profound expertise in education policy, particularly concerning reform management, the inclusion of support specialists, and change management models. Utilizes evidence-based arguments (e.g., the Active School model, postponing the start of the school day) to enhance learning outcomes and mental health. Is thoroughly familiar with the content, timeline, and working group activities related to the Education Agreement negotiations.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The politician demonstrates detailed knowledge of education funding, utilizing specific terminology (per capita funding, school maintainer, equalization grants) and referencing concrete examples (Uulu Basic School, 90,000 euros). Furthermore, he is aware of the links between research and development (R&D), innovation, and the economy, extending the discussion to include the social sciences and humanities.