Session Profile: Margit Sutrop
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-06
Political Position
The political focus is on economic performance and generating prosperity, highlighting the necessity of boosting low labor productivity. This stance is geared toward strategic planning and enhancing competitiveness, especially when compared to neighboring and target countries. The approach is results-based, focusing on how to achieve the stated goals (prosperity).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic strategy and competitiveness, utilizing terms such as labor productivity, research and development (R&D), and target countries. He/She refers to materials comparing the competitiveness of the Estonian economy with Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland, emphasizing a data-driven approach.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the positive tone of the minister's presentation. Questions are posed logically and critically, but not confrontationally, focusing on seeking solutions and clarifying the ministry's plans.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to the submission of a single question during the Riigikogu plenary session, which suggests engagement in debates and the questioning of ministers.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and respectful, beginning with an acknowledgment of the Minister's positive tone and recognizing the good contribution of research and development (R&D) to date. The speaker is seeking concrete plans and solutions from the ministry for increasing productivity, indicating a desire to participate in strategic activities.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is international and economic, concentrating on Estonia's competitiveness in Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. Separate emphasis is placed on the reliance on the Nordic countries as important destination countries, given that their economic situation directly affects Estonia.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are heavily centered on growth and productivity, viewing increased labor productivity as the primary vehicle for generating prosperity. Support is given to the role of research and development (R&D) in boosting productivity, and emphasis is placed on the necessity of improving international competitiveness.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the ministry’s strategic plans and activities aimed at boosting productivity and competitiveness. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; rather, the ministry’s general action plan is being requested.
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