By Plenary Sessions: Liina Kersna
Total Sessions: 25
Fully Profiled: 25
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The working style is procedural and committee-centric, and it provides an overview of the committee's discussion and voting results. He notes that the appointment of the representative of the lead committee took place by consensus, but the decision to reject the draft bill was narrow (4 in favor, 3 against). He answers colleagues' questions (Tõnis Lukas), providing clarification.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker demonstrates strong internal collaboration within the Culture Committee, presenting the draft resolution on behalf of the committee and emphasizing the role of their colleagues. The selection process (two were chosen from 13 candidates) points to a structured and collegial decision-making style within the committee.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is open and consensual, emphasizing the consensual decisions reached within the Culture Committee regarding the further processing of the draft bill. The speaker expressed a desire to improve the bill even further in parliament and referred to questions raised by colleagues (Tõnis Lukas, Madis Kallas, Margit Sutrop), demonstrating the inclusive nature of the debate.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
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.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker is demonstrating a strong commitment to cooperation by planning a joint session between the Legal Committee and the Cultural Committee. Furthermore, interdisciplinary collaboration is being proposed between the Faculty of Law and computer scientists to develop a secure artificial intelligence program for the Supreme Court.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes collaboration between academic circles and the government ("Power and Intellect"), mentioning a study commissioned by the Rectors' Council and Jaak Vilo's proposal. Support is also being given to the TI-Hüppe program, launched under the President's leadership, which demonstrates a readiness for broad-based cooperation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is commission-based, presenting the joint decision of the Culture Committee, which was reached by secret ballot among 13 candidates. The speaker calls upon the political groups to cooperate in improving gender balance, emphasizing that the matter is in their own hands.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker emphasizes the need for societal understanding and agreement, especially concerning the development of artificial intelligence and language. He/She positively references the strong majority support given by two successive compositions of the Riigikogu (Parliament) for the Estonia extension, which demonstrates a desire for broad-based consensus on matters of national importance.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
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2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is constructive, and we welcome the ministry’s analysis regarding the integration of science and higher education funding. At the same time, the necessity of finding the optimal solution from the perspective of the state or the system is emphasized, taking into account the potentially varying positions of the universities.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
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2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is highly inclusive and consensus-driven, emphasizing close collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research and the broad involvement of stakeholders. The commission fully took into account the suggestions made by several parties, particularly those from the Rectors’ Council, demonstrating a willingness to compromise when refining the content of the draft bill.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The collaborative style demonstrates strong internal support within the Reform Party faction for the draft legislation on behalf of which the speech is being delivered. The reference made by the colleague (Tõnis Lukas) to a significant concern is acknowledged, signaling an openness to considering issues raised by others.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is consensual and open. The speaker emphasizes that the decisions of the Culture Committee regarding the handling of the draft bill were reached by consensus. It is also highlighted that universities have approved the current proposal, pointing to broad-based support among educational institutions.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by referencing colleague Urve Tiidus's previous question and continuing on the same subject, which highlights the continuity of the discussion and acknowledges the work of colleagues.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
There is no information available regarding cooperation with colleagues or other political parties. The speaker’s style is geared towards appealing to experts and soliciting their views to support their political stance concerning R&D funding.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
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.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The collaborative style emphasizes reaching consensus, referencing the Culture Committee’s unanimous decision on April 1st to proceed with the handling of the draft bill. The speaker expresses satisfaction that the obstruction has ended and the Riigikogu can resume its work.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Emphasizes the importance of consensus and stakeholder involvement in shaping education reforms, stressing that the career model cannot be imposed "from the top down." Serves as a representative of the steering committee, which necessitates a consensual approach, and constantly refers to the discussions between the ministry and various stakeholders within the framework of the education agreement.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The cooperation style is emphatically inclusive, requiring reforms to be implemented in collaboration with the representative organizations of the sector. Listening and being heard are considered crucial for building a critical mass of allies committed to implementing the changes. A separate question is raised regarding the extent of consultation with school psychologists and child protection specialists.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker employs a formal and respectful communication style when addressing a question to the head of government during a parliamentary plenary session. This demonstrates a willingness to engage in dialogue with the executive branch regarding the overall direction of policy.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker references collaboration with practitioners in the field of education, specifically the director of Uulu Basic School, to highlight the system's shortcomings. The cooperation with the presenter is information-seeking and respectful, aiming to identify successful solution models.