Agenda Profile: Kersti Sarapuu

The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

2025-06-03

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

Political Position
The speaker expresses robust support for the coalition agreement, emphasizing its regional orientation and its focus on areas affected by market failure. The political focus is on concrete measures, such as improving housing accessibility for young families through increasing the state guarantee. His/Her approach is strongly policy- and results-driven, referencing specific clauses and timelines within the agreement.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in housing policy and regional development, utilizing specific terminology such as "market failure areas" and "state guarantee." They are well-versed in the specific provisions of the coalition agreement (Point 340) and the timeline for their implementation (the second quarter).

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s rhetorical style is formal and courteous, beginning by thanking both the chair and the presenter for the substantive presentation. The tone is constructive and focuses on a logical, policy-based framing of the issue, requesting further information regarding specific measures.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative, praising the coalition agreement and posing substantive questions to the presenter regarding the implementation of the policy. They are actively working to support and clarify the framework established by the government.

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Regional Focus
The speaker strongly emphasized the regional focus, highlighting the attention paid to Central Estonia and market failure areas within the coalition agreement. Regional development is linked to improving the availability of housing specifically in those regions.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives suggest support for targeted government intervention aimed at regulating the housing market in areas experiencing market failure. The objective is to increase the state guarantee, which serves as a fiscal measure intended to support young families and achieve regional balance.

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Social Issues
The primary social issue being addressed is housing affordability for young families. The solution is seen in expanding and increasing the state guarantee to support families in acquiring housing and improving their quality of life.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the implementation of measures described in point 340 of the coalition agreement, concerning the increase of the state housing loan guarantee. The priority is the swift implementation of these measures, starting already in the second quarter, especially in regions suffering from market failure.

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