Agenda Profile: Pipi-Liis Siemann

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 political position is results-based, emphasizing the fulfillment of expectations stemming from the coalition agreement and the implementation of concrete actions. The speaker supports continuing and expanding home acquisition programs, while simultaneously criticizing the failed conditions and targeting of the previous rental housing program. The stance is moderately supportive of new solutions but demands clear results from the government.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of housing policy, specifically referencing criticism directed at the rental housing program and areas characterized by market failure. The expertise centers on the quality of policy targeting and the setting of conditions. He/She employs technical language when discussing the potential for new apartment buildings to emerge through subsidy programs.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and courteous, incorporating expressions of thanks directed at the session chair and the minister. The speaker is direct and expectant regarding the outcomes, stressing that "we eagerly await the results and actions." The presentation is analytical, focusing on political accountability and specific programs.

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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the failed conditions and objectives of the previous rental housing program, indicating dissatisfaction with the implementation of the preceding policy. This is policy- and procedure-based criticism, not a personal attack.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses the necessity of collaboration, proposing that housing programs should be expanded with the support of businesses and local municipalities. This indicates an openness to cross-sector partnerships and involvement at the local level.

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Regional Focus
The regional focus is aimed at areas experiencing market failure, indicating the need to implement national support programs specifically in regions where the housing market cannot operate autonomously. The emphasis is rather on a national strategy that considers regional specificities.

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Economic Views
Support is provided for state intervention in the housing market through support programs, especially in areas of market failure. The economic perspective favors the inclusion of entrepreneurs in state-supported development projects to stimulate the construction of new apartment buildings.

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Social Issues
The main social issue is housing availability and acquisition, which is addressed in the context of state support programs and market failures. The goal is to improve opportunities for housing acquisition.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on expanding housing acquisition programs and creating opportunities for the development of new apartment buildings in areas of market failure. The proponent is a critical supporter of existing programs, calling for improved targeting and the establishment of specific conditions.

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