Agenda Profile: Madis Timpson
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 focus is heavily directed toward enhancing national competitiveness, which is viewed as the sole correct strategic path. Specifically, the speaker highlights the issue of youth employment and unemployment, calling for measurable targets for improvement by 2035. This represents a performance-driven approach to the nation’s long-term development strategy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker shows knowledge of legislative procedures, citing the work of the Legal Affairs Committee and the scheduled readings. Their substantive expertise centers on labor law (the new Employment Contracts Act) and the measurable objectives of economic strategy (competitiveness, employment). They are up to date on the Riigikogu's schedule for specific legislative changes.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, beginning with an expression of gratitude to the Minister and the Chair of the session. The speech is analytical and focuses on the political substance, demanding the measurability of strategic objectives and concrete actions. A logical and fact-based approach is preferred.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the work of the Riigikogu, participating in the debate on the minister's report and providing information regarding the activities of the Legal Affairs Committee. This pattern of activity includes reviewing proposed amendments to draft legislation (the Employment Contracts Act) and participating in the weekly work of the committees.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is constructive and supportive, commending the minister's report and strategic focus on competitiveness. This cooperation is demonstrated by posing a question aimed at clarifying the policy objectives and planning the necessary measures.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on Estonia’s long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and the country’s competitiveness as a whole.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the importance of competitiveness and the need to enhance labor market flexibility. A specific area of concern is youth unemployment, and concrete, measurable measures are being demanded to address it.
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Social Issues
The only social issue addressed is youth employment and unemployment, which is discussed within the context of economic and labor market flexibility.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on processing the new Employment Contracts Act, which is actively being debated in the Legal Affairs Committee. The speaker is involved in reviewing the proposed amendments and will provide an update on the bill's schedule (the second and third readings are expected in the coming weeks).
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