Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
2025 Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on improving economic performance and increasing productivity to reach the level of Finland. This stance is results-oriented, emphasizing the need to find solutions through the greater adoption of artificial intelligence and the restructuring of education for young people who are not currently working. The speaker prioritizes the success of the nation's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of comparative economic analysis, referencing productivity indicators and Estonia's position relative to its neighbors (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland). The expertise is based on data from the Foresight Centre's report, proposing technological (artificial intelligence) and social (youth education) solutions for accelerating economic growth.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, posing a direct question to the Minister. The speaker employs a logical approach, presenting two specific policy options (artificial intelligence or education reform) for addressing the economic problem. The tone is businesslike and solution-oriented.
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Activity Patterns
Records exist for only one instance, which occurred during the discussion of the presentation given by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry concerning the State's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035".
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Opposition Stance
Direct opponents are neither named nor criticized; the speaker addresses a question to the Minister, seeking better solutions to the existing economic problems. The criticism is directed primarily at the lack of solutions rather than at a specific policy or individual.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding cooperation or willingness to compromise with other political forces.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national long-term development strategy and international comparison of productivity (Latvia, Lithuania, Finland). There is no emphasis placed on specific Estonian regions or local issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of boosting productivity growth and enhancing competitiveness in order to reach parity with Finland. Support is provided for investments in high technology (artificial intelligence) and workforce quality, with particular focus on integrating young people who are currently not employed.
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Social Issues
The only social issue addressed is the problem of unemployed youth, which is examined in the context of economic productivity and education system reform. The goal is to improve the education of young people so they can contribute to the economy.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and evaluating the policy measures required to achieve its objectives (AI, education reform). The speaker acts as an interrogator and assessor of the strategy's implementation.
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