Session Profile: Katrin Kuusemäe
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-09-11
Political Position
The political focus is on localizing the defense industry and utilizing the national defense budget to stimulate the Estonian economy. The speaker strongly supports the goal of starting the production of necessary defense industry materials in Estonia, emphasizing its economic value through the creation of jobs and retaining tax revenue within the country.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding defense industry procurements and their economic impact, citing previous practices (procurements made outside Estonia) and new industrial policy goals. Specific terminology is employed concerning foreign investor interest and the recycling of tax revenue when contributing to national defense.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on the specifics of policy implementation and the evaluation of performance. The speaker poses a logical follow-up question to gauge the success of the government's stated objective (domestic production) and the specific interest shown by foreign investors.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is constructive and inquisitive, involving addressing a colleague or minister respectfully ("Dear Hanno!") and acknowledging the goals set by the government.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, covering the development of the Estonian economy and defense industry, as well as international investment interest. Specific regions or local projects are not included.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize utilizing national defense investments as an engine for economic growth, supporting job creation and ensuring tax revenue remains within Estonia. It is crucial to involve foreign investors in developing the industry to guarantee future growth opportunities for the sector.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing industrial policy in the defense sector, with the aim of shifting the direction of procurement and fostering domestic production. Specific draft laws or amendments are not mentioned.
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