Session Profile: Irja Lutsar
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-06
Political Position
The political focus is centered on the global competitiveness of innovation and research and development (R&D). The speaker expresses strong concern that Europe is falling behind the United States and China, and questions Europe's ambition. This position is performance-based, demanding that Europe develop a plan to catch up with global leaders and become the world's flagship for innovation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the international context of innovation and R&D, referencing the position of the US and China as global leaders. He/She employs specific terminology and stresses the awareness that the gap between America and Europe is continually widening.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, beginning by thanking the presenter and the manager for the optimistic presentation. The tone is analytical and expresses concern, challenging the presentation's focus and shifting the discussion from an intra-European scope to global competition.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker indirectly criticizes the potential complacency and lack of ambition among European circles, which seems limited merely to fighting among themselves "in the sandbox." The criticism is aimed at the absence of strategic direction and ambition.
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Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is formal and respectful, beginning by thanking the presenter before posing a question. This demonstrates a readiness for a substantive dialogue, where critical, forward-looking questions are raised.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and global, centering on the European Union's position in the world in the context of innovation and scientific development. Emphasis is placed on comparison with the United States and China, rather than local or domestic issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives strongly underscore the necessity of innovation and research and development (R&D) to achieve global competitiveness. Ambitious economic growth is supported, predicated on achieving the status of a global innovation flagship.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the strategic direction and setting ambitions within the field of research, development, and innovation, specifically inquiring about European plans. No specific draft legislation or amendments are mentioned.
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