By Plenary Sessions: Liina Kersna
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly opposed to raising the minimum threshold for the school lunch subsidy, stressing that this is fundamentally a question of priorities. He/She emphasizes that 30 million euros should instead be directed toward increasing teacher salaries (with the goal of achieving at least a 10% growth), arguing that this is more crucial for ensuring quality education. His/Her approach is policy-driven, focusing on the government's budgetary priorities and securing educational quality through teacher compensation. He/She defends the government's view that amending the law is not the appropriate method for increasing the subsidy.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker represents the Reform Party faction, expressing strong opposition to the Centre Party's proposal regarding the organization of work in the Riigikogu, emphasizing the necessity of actually getting work done. He/She also serves as the spokesperson for the Culture Committee, managing the process of selecting experts for the national broadcasting council—a clearly policy- and procedure-driven approach. His/Her positions are aimed at ensuring the efficiency of the Riigikogu's operations and guaranteeing the competent management of the cultural sector.