Agenda Profile: Lauri Läänemets

Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

2025-09-25

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The political stance is strongly oriented toward drawing national conclusions from global economic shifts, particularly the retreat of globalization. The speaker expresses strong agreement with the views presented by the rapporteur, emphasizing the necessity of national adaptation. The focus is policy- and strategy-driven, centering on what Estonia should infer from these changes.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in and a search for knowledge concerning complex macroeconomic topics, particularly the retreat of globalization and its strategic implications for Estonia. They clearly distinguish between domestic and global shifts, aiming to grasp the profound effects of the latter. Their expertise is evident in their ability to pose a specific, high-level question regarding these global trends.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and formal, beginning with respectful addresses directed at the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is analytical and inquisitive, yet it also contains a brief emotional note expressing regret regarding the absence of crucial participants. The speaker rapidly transitions from expressing agreement to posing a specific strategic question.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at those who ought to be listening to and reflecting upon the important debate, but who are absent from the chamber. This is indirect, procedural criticism, expressing regret over the non-attendance of key participants who should be responding to the changes.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is supportive and respectful towards the presenter, expressing full agreement with their points. This cooperation is demonstrated by seeking further knowledge and asking for additional conclusions, aiming to elevate the discussion to a global level.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national (Estonia), but it is addressed in direct connection with international and global changes. Preference is given to analyzing the impact of global trends (the retreat of globalization) on national conclusions.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on macroeconomic strategies, particularly how Estonia should respond to the reversal of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the need to draw conclusions that will ensure the economy's competitiveness and people's livelihood, given the extreme influence of global changes.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on discussing a nationally significant issue concerning economic competitiveness and rising prices. The priority is to draw strategic conclusions regarding global changes in order to guide future policy.

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