By Years: Margit Sutrop

Very cooperative, emphasizing consensus within the commission and the broad inclusion of stakeholders (e.g., 22 organizations involved in the TAIKS discussion, the inclusion of the Council of Churches). It actively seeks compromises in inter-ministerial disputes (such as the coordination of research funding) and underscores the need to intensify cooperation between universities and ministries. Furthermore, regarding the draft legislation for the patient's advance directive, a high degree of consensus among various parties is emphasized.

The working style favors cooperation, emphasizing consensus and collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM) and various interest groups (local governments, associations/unions). As the rapporteur for the Culture Committee's work, he/she repeatedly stresses that decisions were reached by consensus. He/She expresses a readiness to compromise (e.g., regarding Russian-language websites) but defends constitutional principles.