Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-11
Political Position
The speaker focuses strongly on increasing research and development (R&D) expenditures to 2% of GDP. The stance is results-oriented, emphasizing the positive progress in the private sector's contribution and asking the government for a specific forecast regarding the timeline for achieving the goal.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of research and development funding, utilizing precise statistical data (such as the 1.08% private sector and 0.76% public sector contribution) and the technical term "GDP." They are also well-informed about the growth of private sector input and national development strategies.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Chairman and the Prime Minister. The rhetoric is logical and data-driven, relying on specific figures and trends. The tone is analytical, shifting from acknowledging positive progress to demanding a specific future prognosis.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct criticism is being offered; the speaker is following up on the previous question and is seeking a clear forecast from the Prime Minister regarding the achievement of R&D goals, rather than criticizing the current activities.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is formal and institutional, as communication with the Prime Minister takes place during a plenary session. The speaker expresses willingness to discuss the development strategy presented by the government, referencing the strategy's overview.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, concentrating on the overall indicators of the Estonian economy and research and development (R&D) within the context of GDP.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly supports innovation-driven economic growth, emphasizing the need to increase spending on research and development. The private sector’s record contribution to R&D is highlighted as a positive development, indicating a favorable attitude toward business investment.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on achieving national development strategies and long-term economic objectives (R&D 2% of GDP). Specific draft legislation or amendments are currently lacking; the emphasis is instead on strategic planning.
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