Session Profile: Kersti Sarapuu
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
2024-05-16
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward economic development and achieving a significant developmental leap, emphasizing the utilization of our rich mineral resources. Another crucial issue is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in financing innovation and digitalization, as current loan conditions are prohibitively expensive. The political framework is clearly solution- and policy-oriented, demanding concrete measures.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of SME financing and banking, citing specific figures for rural areas regarding loan interest rates (approx. 5%), guarantee fees (approx. 2%), and total costs (over 10%). Furthermore, they are aware of the economic potential of mineral resources and the necessity for related expert discussions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and question-oriented, addressing the presenter respectfully. Logical arguments and specific numerical data are utilized to underscore the seriousness of systemic problems (e.g., high loan costs) and to demand concrete solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in plenary sessions by asking questions, closely following topical issues that have resurfaced on the agenda "in recent days." This pattern of activity points to active involvement in political discussions, focusing on the work of the Economic Commission and expert groups.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlights the necessity of collaborating with the Economic Committee and expert groups to find political solutions regarding the utilization of mineral resources. Communication with the presenter is respectful and focused on questions, seeking solutions.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, where the disadvantage faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in obtaining loans is highlighted. Rural areas are treated as higher-risk regions, where collateral values are low and financing costs are excessively high.
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Economic Views
Support is given to state-led economic growth based on innovation and the strategic use of subsurface resources to achieve a developmental breakthrough. There is criticism regarding high financing costs, which impede SME investments in innovation and digitalization, particularly in rural areas.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed toward finding solutions in economic policy, particularly concerning the removal of barriers to the utilization of mineral resources and the financing of SMEs. The speaker is initiating a discussion on the necessity of specific measures required to improve the overall business environment.
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