Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Draft Law on the Organisation of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE) - First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is focused on the details of the draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (Bill 554 SE). The speaker emphasizes the need to ensure the facilitation of international cooperation and to find a balance between social sciences and humanities and the exact and natural sciences. The approach is inquisitive and policy-based, seeking clarity regarding the implementation of the draft bill.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of science policy, focusing on the organizational and financial aspects of international scientific cooperation. Furthermore, the issue of balanced development across scientific disciplines is crucial, indicating a systemic understanding of the internal tensions within the research landscape.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and strictly interrogative, utilizing the addresses "Esteemed Chairman!" and "Esteemed Minister!". The speaker presents direct, detailed policy questions aimed at clarifying the practical impact of the draft law, avoiding emotional appeals and focusing on the logical request for information.
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Activity Patterns
The course of action is limited to participation in the first reading of the Research and Development Activities Bill in the Riigikogu. The speaker raises two specific questions concerning the bill's international impact and the balance of scientific disciplines.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation; the speaker is not criticizing the policy or the opposition, but rather seeking clarification regarding potential deficiencies in the draft law. The questions are aimed at refining the bill's content, not attacking it.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation centers on open dialogue, respectfully engaging both the minister and the rapporteur to obtain further information about the draft bill. This demonstrates a readiness for constructive information exchange throughout the legislative process.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly international, underscoring the transnational nature of science and the necessity of facilitating global collaboration. There is no regional or local focus; the emphasis is placed instead on national science policy and its international ramifications.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives focus narrowly on science funding, emphasizing the need to simplify the financial and organizational aspects associated with international cooperation. Broader positions on taxes, trade, or fiscal discipline are lacking.
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Social Issues
The topic of the balance between scientific disciplines arises from social questions, emphasizing the importance of social sciences and humanities compared to the exact and natural sciences. This points to a concern regarding the integrity and ethical aspects of the education and research system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is entirely directed towards the draft Act on the Organization of Research and Development and Innovation (554 SE). The speaker's role is to clarify the content of the draft Act, focusing on issues of international cooperation and the balance between scientific disciplines.
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