Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on the procedural complexity inherent in administrative reform and the reorganization of government agencies. The speaker stresses that this is not just a simple name change, but rather a fundamental redistribution of responsibilities, and questions whether any lessons were actually learned from previous ministry restructurings (such as the establishment of the Ministry of Climate). The overall viewpoint is policy- and process-driven, highlighting the necessity of drawing upon past experience when addressing complex administrative challenges.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the field of public administration and agency reform, citing examples of previous ministry reorganizations in Estonia. The speaker is capable of differentiating a mere name change from the actual distribution of tasks and emphasizes the complexity of the undertaking. To demonstrate this knowledge, reference is made to the establishment of the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Climate.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and interrogative, respectfully addressing both the chairperson and the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation, drawing upon previous examples of administrative reform to highlight the complexity of the current task. Fact-based and procedural questions are preferred over emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The action pattern indicates participation in the second reading of the bill, during which procedural questions regarding the background information of the draft are raised. The speaker notes that the question should have been asked already during the first reading, which points to active, though not always timely, intervention.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism focuses on the procedure used to prepare the bill, specifically questioning whether the commission considered the experience gained from similar reorganizations in the past. While no direct opposition to the bill is voiced, the necessity of learning from administrative precedents is stressed.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is characterized by seeking information and maintaining an open dialogue with the presenter, asking questions regarding background information and the commission's discussions. There is no data available concerning inter-party cooperation or the pursuit of compromises.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing the restructuring of central government agencies and ministries in Estonia.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
There are no direct positions on social issues; the Ministry of Education and Research is mentioned only as an example of administrative restructuring.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the Land Board Reorganization Bill (457 SE), which addresses the division of responsibilities within the sector. The speaker is acting as an inquirer who wishes to know whether the preparation of the bill took into account the experience gained from similar previous legislative amendments.
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