Session Profile: Liina Kersna

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session

2024-05-27

Political Position
The political stance heavily emphasizes proactive social policy, stressing that this approach is more economically efficient than merely addressing the consequences. The speaker supports increasing the budget for parenting programs and wants to know the scope of the proposed expansion of their target audience. The focus remains on the effectiveness of the policy and the strategic utilization of resources.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the social sector, focusing specifically on parenting programs and the evolution of their funding. They use specific terminology such as "preventative measures" and "high-risk families," indicating an awareness of the historical application of these programs and current budgetary trends.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly polite and respectful, beginning with praise for the minister's long-standing work and comprehensive presentation. The address is logical and focused on specific questions, with the aim of obtaining concrete data (number of participants, target audience) necessary to evaluate the policy's scope.

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Activity Patterns
There isn't enough data.

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Opposition Stance
There is too little data.

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Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is highly supportive and appreciative, praising the minister for the work accomplished. The speaker engages in a constructive dialogue to understand the scope and outcomes of the policy implementation, demonstrating a readiness for supportive cooperation.

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Regional Focus
There is too little data.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support strategic public spending in the social sector, stressing that preventative measures are significantly more effective for cost savings than merely dealing with the consequences. This includes support for increasing the budget for parenting programs, indicating a preference for investments in social capital.

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Social Issues
The socio-political focus is directed at supporting families and preventing social problems through parenting programs. The speaker supports expanding the target group to offer preventative support even to those families who are not directly in the high-risk group, while emphasizing accessibility.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation and funding of existing social programs (parenting programs). The priority is to ensure that the increased budget enables the expansion of the target group and makes preventative support accessible to a broader range of families.

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