Agenda Profile: Margit Sutrop
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus centers on the future of the Estonian economy, specifically addressing the funding and efficiency of research and development (R&D). The speaker supports the state's contribution to R&D (1% of GDP) but stresses the necessity of guiding companies more actively toward collaboration with universities to maximize the impact of these investments. This stance is policy-driven and aimed at optimizing existing support mechanisms.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in R&D funding and support schemes, citing specific metrics (1% of GDP) and initiatives (the 2% club). They are also highly familiar with the specifics of cooperation between academic institutions and businesses, exemplified by Finland's conditional grants and the defense research sector.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, presenting one's views to the speaker in the form of a constructive question. Analytical and policy-focused language is employed, concentrating on the feasibility of implementing specific mechanisms (e.g., "nudging" businesses). The tone is measured and centered on logical policy development.
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Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to a single appearance during the Riigikogu debate on 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses the necessity of enhancing collaboration between businesses and university researchers, deeming it a matter of national importance. He/She is open to new policy solutions that would encourage companies to utilize academic potential more fully, pointing to the Finnish model as a successful example.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (the future of the Estonian economy, GDP) and on international comparison (the conditions for Finnish subsidies). Specific local or regional topics are missing.
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Economic Views
Economic views favor state investment in research and development (R&D) as an engine for economic growth, even "despite difficult times." The speaker advocates for supporting entrepreneurship but notes the necessity of regulating the terms of these subsidies to ensure a tighter synergy between the academic and private sectors.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the conditions of existing research and development support schemes to promote the involvement of universities. The objective is to establish mechanisms that would "nudge" companies, particularly in the field of defense research, to utilize academic potential.
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