Session Profile: Liina Kersna
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
2025-09-16
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on reforming education policy, particularly ending the selection process for first grade, a decision supported by scientific evidence. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the necessity of amending the law governing gymnasium entrance examinations to resolve the procedural confusion that has arisen regarding the prioritization of school preferences. The speaker frames their position based on core values, referencing the foundations of Estonian society: freedom and responsibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep proficiency in educational legislation and school admissions protocols, referencing both scientific evidence regarding selection for the first grade and specific legal statutes concerning gymnasium entrance exams. They are capable of detailing the practical consequences stemming from non-compliance or deficiencies in the law (e.g., delayed confirmation letters and repeated interviews).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and question-oriented, addressing the Chancellor of Justice directly. The speaker employs logical argumentation, drawing upon scientific evidence and the shortcomings of the law, to highlight the necessity of legislative amendments. The tone is one of concern, but remains solution-oriented.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the practice of screening for the first grade and the current law, which creates unreasonable situations during the organization of gymnasium entrance exams. The criticism is procedural and policy-based, not personal, and focuses on the need for legislative amendments.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is actively seeking solutions, referencing proposals made by Tartu school principals to amend the law and asking the Chancellor of Justice for help regarding ways to resolve the situation. This shows an openness to cooperation with both local stakeholders and institutional partners.
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Regional Focus
The speaker emphasizes the regional focus, specifically referencing proposals put forward by Tartu school principals concerning amendments to the law on gymnasium entrance exams. This demonstrates attention to the practical issues faced by local educational institutions.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the accessibility and equality of education, emphasizing the need to end the selection process for children entering the first grade. The speaker links education policy questions to the foundational values of Estonian society, such as freedom and responsibility.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Education Act in order to abolish entrance exams for the 1st grade and resolve the issue that arose during the organization of secondary school entrance exams concerning the mandatory ranking of preferred schools. The speaker is either the initiator or a strong proponent of these legislative amendments.
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