Agenda Profile: Ants Frosch
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the prioritization of national values (Estonian flag 140). The speaker sharply criticizes the organizers of the cultural program for neglecting the national event, setting this in stark contrast to the inclusion of the socially sensitive LGBT+ event. This viewpoint is strongly opposed to the priorities of the government’s cultural policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the content and schedule of the "Tartu 2024" European Capital of Culture main program, highlighting specific events (LGBT+ pride on August 17th) and their locations (Otepää). The expertise focuses on issues concerning the implementation of cultural policy and the prioritization of events.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and accusatory, posing a rhetorical question to the minister that emphasizes the injustice ("in what way could such a thing happen"). A value-based contrast is employed to create an emotional appeal for the protection of national symbols.
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Activity Patterns
Information is available concerning only one instance: during the Minister of Culture's presentation to the Riigikogu, where a pointed question regarding cultural priorities was posed.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the creators of the "Tartu 2024" program and, indirectly, the priorities of the Minister of Culture, who are accused of disregarding national values. The criticism is intense and focuses on a value-based selection process where national events have been omitted.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding any willingness to cooperate or compromise; the address was strictly critical and interrogative.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clear, contrasting the substance of Tartu's European Capital of Culture program with the events marking the 140th anniversary of the Estonian flag taking place in Otepää, thereby highlighting the unequal treatment of events in the two regions.
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Economic Views
There is no data available regarding economic views.
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Social Issues
On social issues, strong opposition is expressed regarding the inclusion of LGBT+ themes (pride) in the main part of the state-funded cultural program. The speaker clearly favors national and traditional values over socially liberal topics.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the implementation of the cultural policy and the national development strategy "Estonia 2035," particularly regarding the content and funding priorities of cultural programs, while holding the minister accountable for its execution.
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