Session Profile: Tarmo Tamm
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-04-09
Political Position
The most prominent topic is economic growth and boosting productivity, which is being addressed through long-term planning and innovation. The stance is strongly policy-driven and results-oriented, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucracy and redirect the civil service toward supporting entrepreneurship. The political objective is to ensure a good standard of living for the residents of the Estonian state through sustainable economic growth.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in economic strategy and innovation policy, highlighting issues related to knowledge-intensive industry and productivity. Technical terms such as "metadata," "business diplomacy," and the "Green Deal" are employed, and the necessity of establishing a Deputy Secretary General role to advance knowledge-intensive industry is stressed. The expertise focuses on the public sector's role as the engine of innovation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, analytical, and action-oriented, focusing on logical arguments and the necessity of concrete solutions. The tone is urgent and pragmatic, stressing that a plan and action are required to make things happen. Instead of emotional appeals, the focus is placed on systemic changes, such as modifying regulations and selecting sectors for priority development.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct political opponent is criticized, but the stance is critical regarding the current passive economic policy and excessive bureaucracy. The criticism targets a system that fails to adequately support entrepreneurship and innovation. It is stressed that the state cannot simply wait for tourists to arrive; it must actively create the necessary prerequisites.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style focuses on the internal unity and accountability of the public sector, demanding that every politician and official consider the impact of their decisions on economic growth. It is emphasized that the public sector must drive innovation, as it possesses the necessary resources and societal interest. There are no specific references to cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly national and international, emphasizing the branding of Estonian products and the capture of new markets through business diplomacy. The international focus also includes promoting tourism via international conferences and major sporting competitions. Regionally, the only mention is the necessity of securing local resources and expertise in sectors designated for priority development.
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Economic Views
Strongly supports economic growth driven by investments and corporate profitability. It advocates for reducing regulations, managing bureaucracy, and targeted state investment in education, innovation, and business diplomacy. Entrepreneurial interests are prioritized, with an emphasis that Estonia must identify its unique products and market them globally.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the critical importance of investing in education is emphasized, treating it directly as a means of jump-starting the economy and cultivating a motivated populace. Educated and motivated individuals are considered the true engines of the economy, not politicians. Other social topics are not addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards amending regulations to ensure metadata reaches the real economy, alongside the creation of a long-term economic plan. Emphasis is also placed on the necessity of establishing a new institutional role—specifically, a Deputy Secretary tasked with promoting science-intensive industry. The speaker is both the initiator and a strong proponent of strategic planning and regulatory streamlining.
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