By Months: Margit Sutrop
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise regarding higher education funding, utilizing precise statistical data and technical terminology. They refer to specific figures (10.6% growth, 13.7 million for doctoral studies, a 6 million decrease) and political agreements (the 15% agreement). The professional focus is the education budget and the socio-economic subsistence allowance system for students.
06.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of bioethics and medicine (patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, palliative care), as well as research management and philosophy (TAIKS, the definition of a researcher, the Frascati Manual). The speaker utilizes technical terminology and references the work of expert groups, being himself/herself a member of a hospital ethics committee. He/She provides detailed overviews of the procedures for handling draft legislation and the clarification of definitions.
05.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in judicial system reform (the implementation of artificial intelligence, the shortage of judicial staff/court lawyers) and the strategic planning of higher education. Specific terminology, such as "professional higher education" (or "applied higher education"), is used, and reference is made to concrete analyses (Jaak Aaviksoo’s analysis) and percentage targets (40% of higher education).
04.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of medical ethics and healthcare law, citing their experience as a member of the ethics committee for two major hospitals (Kliinikum and PERH), and their detailed knowledge of the history and principles of the draft legislation. They employ specific terminology (palliative care, autonomy, paternalistic medicine) and are well-versed in the impact of artificial intelligence on cultural heritage and the creative sector (copyrights, digitization).
03.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of research and development (R&D) funding, higher education reforms, and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Specific statistical data is utilized (e.g., the 0.2% GDP gap, the 1/11 project competition ratio, 200 billion EU allocated for AI), and references are made to draft legislation (TAIKS) and specific companies (MindTitan). The expertise also encompasses familiarity with international science funding models and associated risks.
02.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of science policy and higher education, detailing funding allocations, infrastructure grants, and the establishment of a research ethics committee. Specific emphasis is placed on the obstacles to data-driven policy formulation, stemming from interpretation issues surrounding the Data Protection Inspectorate and GDPR. Furthermore, the speaker highlighted their knowledge of sports science and youth sports support programs, citing the University of Tartu Movement Lab as a prime example.
01.2025
4 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of legislative procedures and science policy, being aware of the deadlines for submitting amendments. The expertise covers the financing of research and development (R&D), academic autonomy, and evidence-based policy advice. Specific topics mentioned include the latest OECD report, the financing of national sciences, and the use of Estonian in doctoral studies.
12.2024
21 Speeches
The speaker possesses very strong expertise in early childhood education, kindergarten management, and legislative procedures, drawn from 15 years of experience and academic work (e.g., "The Good Kindergarten Handbook," the Jaak Aaviksoo report). He/She uses specific statistical data regarding the funding of early childhood education (local government contributions total approximately 390 million euros, or 500 euros per child per month) and the results of PISA studies to substantiate his/her arguments.
11.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of the field of education and science policy, employing technical terminology and referencing the specifics of legislative amendments (e.g., the presidium, requirements for the Secretary-General). He/She supports his/her arguments with statistical data, highlighting alarming figures (e.g., that one in five young people lacks secondary education) and cites academic literature when analyzing the causes of school dropout.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the development of national defense and the defense industry, highlighting the involvement of research institutions and R&D-intensive enterprises in innovation. Another key area is education policy, particularly issues concerning the regulation of micro-credentials and their recognition in the job market. He/She stresses the contribution of both technological fields and the social sciences and humanities in building national defense resolve.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise regarding R&D funding and accounting standards, citing the Frascati Manual, data from Statistics Estonia, and specific percentages (0.77% vs 1%). Furthermore, he/she has personal consulting experience in Georgia in the fields of higher education, science, and values development. This grants him/her authority both in budgetary matters and in international diplomacy.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of education, particularly concerning the financing of general education and structural reforms, referencing Jaak Aaviksoo’s analysis and the success of the PISA test. They utilize technical terminology such as "differentiation fund" and "tax hump," and provide detailed summaries of the discussions held by the Cultural Affairs Committee, thereby exhibiting procedural authority.
04.2024
7 Speeches
High expertise in the funding mechanisms of education and regional policy, utilizing specific terminology such as the "coefficient of remoteness" and the "small schools measure," and presenting concrete budget figures (e.g., 2.4 million euros for primary school support). Knowledge is also demonstrated in communication science, discussing methods of information retrieval (Google, TikTok) and the function of ministry websites during a crisis situation. Furthermore, there is knowledge regarding science funding (humanities, ETAG grants) and legislative procedures.
03.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in education policy, citing specific data on the qualifications of mathematics teachers and addressing the issue of attrition rates. They also possess knowledge of the energy sector (network stabilization, storage technologies, referencing Professor Lust) and healthcare workforce planning. This expertise is further supported by the use of concrete figures and projections when describing the shortage of psychiatrists and radiologists.
02.2024
10 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of higher education policy and science funding, utilizing technical terminology (e.g., base financing, competitive funding, ESI data) and statistics (e.g., 70% working students, 1/11 successful grants). He/She is capable of explaining, delving into detail, the language restrictions of curricula (Master's vs. Doctoral studies) and the problems associated with evaluating scientific monographs. Furthermore, he/she possesses knowledge regarding foreign policy and economic diplomacy topics (Estonia-China strategy, criminal cases in Russia).
01.2024
7 Speeches
The speaker possesses deep expertise in the field of education and science policy, utilizing extensive data and international comparisons. They reference specific metrics (Essential Science Indicators, PISA studies) and academics (Jüri Allik, Marek Tamm) to substantiate claims regarding Estonia's scientific output and the aging of its academic personnel. Furthermore, the speaker demonstrates historical knowledge concerning the origins of Estonian education (Ignatsi Jaak, Forselius).