Session Profile: Luisa Rõivas

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

2025-04-22

Political Position
The political focus is centered on providing state budgetary support for major cultural and sporting events, highlighting their socio-economic impact, particularly in rural regions. Equally important are ensuring the sustainability of Estonian film production and securing necessary investments under the new development strategy. This is an outcome-based approach, aiming to maximize the benefits derived from national funding.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the cultural sector, especially regarding the assessment of the socio-economic impact of major events, an area that has been their focus for nearly 15 years. They utilize statistical data, highlighting the popularity of cinema attendance and the time and financial intensity of film production, while referencing previous developments in supporting Estonian cinema.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly. Logical arguments are employed and statistics are referenced to substantiate questions concerning national strategy and funding opportunities. The tone is constructive and information-seeking.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
Strong regional focus, emphasizing the need to maximize the socio-economic impact of major events on rural areas and the whole of Estonia. Specifically, Rally Estonia and the events related to Tartu as the European Capital of Culture are mentioned as important regional drivers.

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Economic Views
It supports strategic public investment in cultural and sports events that ensure maximum socio-economic impact. It views film production as an expensive but vital investment sector that requires continued funding and joint projects under the new development strategy.

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Social Issues
It focuses on the accessibility and popularity of culture, noting that attending the cinema is significantly cheaper than other cultural genres. The cultural sector is regarded as a socially important activity, the support of which contributes to the well-being of society.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing the new development strategy and ensuring investments in Estonian film production and co-production projects. Another priority is maximizing the mechanisms for state budget support for major events to achieve socio-economic benefits.

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