Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the transparency and structure of the state budget, particularly regarding the outcomes of the performance-based budgeting reform. He/She advocates for a more detailed breakdown of the budgets for public cultural institutions (the National Opera, the National Broadcasting Corporation, and the National Library) within the overall budget of the Ministry of Culture. His/Her approach is procedural and policy-driven, concentrating on the necessary next steps and decisions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the history and procedures of state budget compilation, comparing the format of the 2000 budget with the current "four times more substantial material." The specialized focus is on funding the cultural sector and detailing the budgets of public law institutions (the bearers of core culture).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing both the Chairman and the presenter with respect. He uses his previous ministerial experience (2000) to establish credibility, and then poses specific, procedural questions regarding the format of the budget presentation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in legislative work, citing a recent meeting of the Culture Committee and consultations with the heads of cultural institutions. He also refers to the proposal made by Academician Jaak Aaviksoo regarding the submission of the budget, demonstrating active knowledge acquisition.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperative, emphasizing that their questions and proposals are based on meetings held within the Culture Committee and reflect the wishes of the heads of cultural institutions. They also reference the proposal put forward by Academician Aaviksoo, which demonstrates an openness to expert opinions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is purely national, addressing core public law institutions and the procedure for submitting the state budget.
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Economic Views
His economic views center on the transparency of the state budget and detailed reporting. He supports a more thorough disclosure of the costs of public-law institutions (labor, operating, and investment costs), which indicates a desire to increase fiscal responsibility.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on cultural policy, emphasizing the role of the National Opera, the National Broadcasting Corporation, and the National Library as bearers of core culture, and the clarity of the funding for these institutions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the implementation of the State Budget Act and the amendment of the budget submission format. He is acting as the initiator, raising questions regarding the necessity of itemizing the budget for public law entities that operate under legislation adopted by the Riigikogu.
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