Agenda Profile: Kersti Sarapuu
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the disparity in Estonia’s holistic development and the uneven distribution of national investments. The speaker adopts a critical position, stressing that Central Estonia has been left playing the role of the stepchild, despite the substantial funds allocated to Ida-Virumaa and Southern Estonia. This stance is outcome-based, focusing specifically on the unfair geographical impact of the government’s policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of regional policy and the allocation of investments, citing specific amounts (European funds in the hundreds of millions) and projects (Eesti Piim in Paide). The expertise is directed toward assessing the regional economy and the implementation of state support.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, posing a question to the prime minister in a worrying tone, and employing metaphors such as "the role of the poor relation" and "languishes." The appeal is rather logical and fact-based, referencing specific investments and regions to support its claim of inequality.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition targets the government’s regional policy and its investment distribution practices, specifically criticizing the insufficient support given to Central Estonia compared to Ida-Virumaa and Southern Estonia. The criticism is rooted in policy and procedure, raising doubts about the fairness of the investment allocation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, emphasizing the need to increase the prosperity of Central Estonia while criticizing the disproportionate investments directed toward Ida-Virumaa and South Estonia. The impact on the local governments of Lääne-Virumaa is also noted.
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Economic Views
Supports government intervention to reduce regional inequality through investments, stressing the need to increase prosperity in the Central Estonia region. Expresses skepticism toward development that relies solely on one type of investment, such as wind farms.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the critical assessment of the implementation of the national long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035," particularly in terms of regional development and the distribution of investments. Specific draft legislation is not mentioned, but the effectiveness of strategic planning is emphasized.
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