Agenda Profile: Tarmo Tamm
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on boosting economic growth and productivity within the framework of the long-term strategy "Estonia 2035". The direction is strongly geared towards supporting innovation and knowledge-intensive industry, requiring the reduction of bureaucracy and the redirection of officials to act as the engine of the economy. The framework is clearly results- and policy-based, emphasizing the need to consider sustainable economic growth in every decision made.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of economic strategy, innovation management, and regulatory reform. Specific terminology is employed, such as "knowledge-intensive industry," "metadata," "the Green Deal," and "business diplomacy." Emphasis is placed on the necessity of establishing a Deputy Secretary General role to promote science-based industry, indicating a profound understanding of the requirements of administrative structures.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of the speech is businesslike, optimistic, and urgent, focusing on concrete actions and needs (e.g., reducing bureaucracy, changing regulations). The appeal is primarily logical and strategic, emphasizing that the economy is driven by educated and motivated people, not politicians. The style is formal and focuses on offering solutions.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opponents are not being criticized; instead, the criticism is aimed at systemic issues such as excessive bureaucracy and low productivity. The speaker demands that politicians and officials change their decision-making processes so that they support sustainable economic growth.
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Collaboration Style
The focus of cooperation is on the public sector's internal cohesion and direction, emphasizing that every politician and official must support economic growth through their decisions. The public sector must drive innovation, which requires the internal consolidation of resources and interests. Data regarding cross-party cooperation or willingness to compromise is unavailable.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national economic strategy and international reach, emphasizing the need to capture new markets through business diplomacy and to brand unique Estonian products. To promote tourism, there is a recognized need to establish international conferences, cultural events, or sporting events. A specific local or regional focus is missing.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook is strongly focused on growth and investment, emphasizing the critical importance of corporate profitability, given that growth stems from investments and investments stem from profit. It advocates for reducing regulations and positioning the public sector as the engine of innovation. Support is given to targeted state contributions in business diplomacy and priority sectors, which must align with the Green Deal.
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Social Issues
The only social topic addressed is education, which is treated as a critical prerequisite for economic growth and productivity. Investing in education is considered crucial, as the economy is driven by educated and motivated individuals.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is centered on amending regulations to reduce bureaucracy and ensure the swift utilization of metadata in economic decision-making. A significant priority is also the establishment of the role of an undersecretary necessary for advancing science-intensive industry.
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