Kristina Kallas is the Minister of Education. She says universities must use money for state purposes.
Kallas does not want to take 5% of universities' funds. She says more people need to study important fields.
Universities want more money. But they do not say how they will use it.
The state wants universities to teach more technical fields. Currently, more humanities fields are studied.
Universities fear the state will take away their freedom. Kallas says freedom comes with responsibility.
The Estonian University of Life Sciences teaches veterinary fields. But there are many business students there. The state recommends focusing on veterinary studies.
Tallinn University should train more teachers. Other fields should not use state funds.
Kallas is not taking 5% of universities' funds. Now the discussion is about the use of all funds.
The state must say where the money should go. For example, to train teachers, veterinarians, and doctors.
Kallas says universities must use money for the right fields.