Agenda Profile: Katrin Kuusemäe
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports bringing defense industry production to Estonia and directing related procurements toward domestic companies. The political focus is results-based, emphasizing how national defense contributes to the Estonian economy through job creation and taxes. The core theme is linking national defense with economic benefit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the history of defense procurements and the economic impact of the defense industry, noting that most contracts have thus far gone outside of Estonia. The specialized focus is directed toward maximizing national defense expenditures for the benefit of the Estonian economy, while requesting specific data concerning the interest of foreign investors.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the minister directly and respectfully ("Dear Hanno!"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, emphasizing the economic benefits of domestic production, and seeks specific data (the interest shown by foreign investors) to evaluate the success of the policy.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is supportive and respectful, with the Minister being addressed by name. The speaker affirms the Minister's objectives concerning the increase of domestic production and seeks further information on their implementation, indicating a readiness for collaboration.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, highlighting the effect of defense spending on the Estonian economy overall. The objective is to ensure that taxpayer contributions to national defense remain domestically circulated and to create jobs within Estonia.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize utilizing the national defense budget as an engine for economic growth. A protectionist approach is supported within the defense industry to ensure that taxes and capital remain within the Estonian economy and to create new jobs.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" within the defense industry sector. The priority is developing the industry and attracting foreign investments in order to shift the current procurement trend.
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