By Plenary Sessions: Heljo Pikhof

The style of cooperation is open and inclusive, stressing the necessity of substantively involving research institutions and experts. The speaker extensively uses the viewpoints of research institutions (e.g., Tallinn University, the Academy of Sciences, the Estonian University of Life Sciences) to back up their arguments. They are calling for amendments to the draft bill by involving stakeholders between the first and second readings.

The style of cooperation is consensus-based concerning the committee's procedural decisions (e.g., placing a draft bill on the agenda). Active cooperation takes place with ministry officials (Ministry of Education and Research) and other members of the Riigikogu to map out various approaches to the problem. Cooperation with the Chancellor of Justice’s youth advisors is also referenced.