Session Profile: Liina Kersna
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-17
Political Position
The political focus is on strongly supporting the legislation governing the organization of research, development, and innovation (RDI). This position is strongly policy-driven, emphasizing that a clear structure for funding and accountability is necessary for the enrichment of society and for making the economy smarter. The speaker, on behalf of the Reform Party faction, strongly recommends supporting the bill.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the organization of research and development (R&D), funding structures, and the legislative process. They use technical terminology when describing the division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (basic science vs. applied research). The establishment of a new framework for R&D ethics is also emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is optimistic, appreciative, and consensus-driven, underscoring the thoroughness and wide-ranging involvement inherent in the legislative process. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, highlighting that the proposed amendments were voted on unanimously by the Culture Committee. The speaker repeatedly thanks colleagues, officials, and institutions for their constructive work.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker has been active in the work of the Committee on Culture, participating in a consultation meeting with representatives of 15 research and development institutions. He/She refers to the drafting of 40 amendments and their consensual voting within the committee.
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Opposition Stance
No criticism is being expressed regarding the current draft, nor are any opponents being named. It is only mentioned that the previous version of the bill was met with significant criticism from universities and private research institutions during Tõnis Lukas's tenure, implying that those earlier objections have now been resolved.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is highly open and appreciative, specifically praising colleague Margit Sutrop for leading the effort to agree on 40 amendments. Emphasis is placed on the close cooperation with officials from the Ministry of Education and Research and research and development institutions, which resulted in constructive proposals and consensus.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on the national level, covering the structure of Estonia's research and development (R&D) system, the responsibilities of the ministries, and the legislative process within the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize ensuring the funding of research and development (R&D) and innovation as the primary means of making the economy smarter. Clear governance and funding are necessary to give society the opportunity to become more prosperous.
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Social Issues
Focusing on social issues, it is emphasized that a strong RDI system is necessary to support equal opportunities in education, preserve culture and language, and ensure a cohesive social and healthcare system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Research and Development and Innovation Organisation Act. The speaker is an active supporter, emphasizing the new funding structure, the clear division of responsibility, and the establishment of a new ethics framework.
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