Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus is on increasing the productivity and competitiveness of the economy, which is being treated as a critical national issue. The speaker emphasizes the urgent need to rectify past errors and revise the work plans of ministries at the state level, noting that the government should not remain a mere spectator. This approach is results-based and demands immediate corrective action from the state.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education and STEM, drawing on their background as a former teacher and their son's success as an engineer. They use this personal example to underscore the importance of a strong STEM foundation and the high earning potential and abundance of opportunities available in the engineering profession.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite and respectful, including praise for the presenter and a desire for the media to widely disseminate the speech. The speaker uses a brief personal anecdote (the teacher and the engineer son) to support their arguments, but also issues a direct and critical demand for the state to correct its errors.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the criticism is aimed at the previous actions or conduct of the state and ministries, which are considered mistakes that require swift correction. The criticism is focused on improving the government's performance, not its complete rejection.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative, thanking the presenter and asking them to share important information in turn with those seeking solutions. The speaker is actively seeking the solutions and advice offered by the presenter so that the state can improve its operations.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing issues concerning the productivity and competitiveness of the Estonian economy, alongside the work plans of the ministries.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the importance of increasing productivity and competitiveness, while supporting the valuation of high-paying and sought-after fields (like engineering). The government has a duty to actively intervene and refine its actions to stimulate economic growth, instead of merely standing by.
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Social Issues
Education is a prominent social topic where emphasis is placed on the importance of a strong background in STEM subjects for young people seeking successful careers that offer high salary potential and numerous job offers.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on debating the national issue of economic productivity. The speaker’s priority is the rapid improvement of ministerial work plans and conduct in order to achieve a rise in economic competitiveness.
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