Agenda Profile: Eero Merilind
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward promoting Research and Development (R&D) and investments in Estonia. The politician views the idea of establishing a pharmaceutical plant positively and is seeking solutions to encourage the clustering of science-intensive enterprises. The focus is policy-driven and solution-oriented.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The politician has expressed interest in the topic of R&D-intensive companies and foreign investments, focusing on the strategic questions of how to attract investments to Estonia. Specifically, the potential for developing the pharmaceutical industry (a drug manufacturing plant) is being emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, employing respectful forms of address when speaking to the Chair of the session and the Prime Minister. The tone is inquisitive and solution-oriented, with thanks offered in advance for the presentation.
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Activity Patterns
The dataset indicates a single instance during the session where a direct question regarding research and development (R&D) was put to the prime minister.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and constructive, involving addressing the Prime Minister directly and thanking him for the presentation, which signals a readiness for dialogue and the search for political solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, centering on the concentration of investments and R&D-intensive companies throughout Estonia.
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly support the encouragement of investments and the development of R&D-intensive companies (such as a pharmaceutical plant). The politician emphasizes the need to increase the competitiveness of the Estonian economy through high value-added industry.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on identifying the government's policies and strategies concerning the promotion of investments and the attraction of knowledge-intensive companies to Estonia. The policymaker acts as a questioner, seeking concrete mechanisms for implementing the policy.
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