Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly critical of the Ministry of Culture's activities regarding the implementation of long-term cultural strategies and major cultural construction projects (specifically, the Estonia Theatre extension). The speaker emphasizes the lack of clarity in the decision-making process and sharply questions whether Estonia's self-determination is being decided by international organizations or by the Ministry. This stance is heavily procedural, focusing on the failure to honor agreements and improper administrative conduct.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in cultural heritage management and international procedures, referencing specific dates (March 10 and 13) and documents (the draft heritage impact assessment document). The expertise focuses on the communication chains between agencies under the ministry’s jurisdiction and international organizations (UNESCO, ICOMOS).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and critical, starting with the phrase, "I ask directly." The tone is concerned and accusatory, emphasizing procedural failures and the oddity of the minister's actions ("strangely enough"). The appeal is primarily logical and fact-based, demanding explanations regarding the inaction.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the work of the Riigikogu Culture Committee, citing the agreement reached at the March 10 meeting. The presentation format involves posing questions following the minister's report, focusing on oversight and demanding accountability.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the Minister of Culture and the ministry’s area of responsibility, who are being criticized for procedural errors. The criticism is intense and focuses on the breach of trust, stemming from the ministry’s failure to withdraw the draft heritage impact assessment document, despite an agreement reached by the Riigikogu committee.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker references previous cooperation within the Riigikogu Culture Committee, where an agreement was reached regarding the withdrawal of the document, demonstrating a readiness for compromise and joint work. However, this cooperation subsequently failed due to actions taken by the ministry, which resulted in public criticism.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonia's long-term cultural strategies and the Estonia Theatre extension project) and at the international level (UNESCO, ICOMOS). There is no specific regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
Insufficient Data.
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Social Issues
The social theme under discussion is cultural self-determination and the development of the national cultural edifice (Estonia), which is tied to the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The matter concerns the priorities for cultural heritage management and state decision-making authority.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the oversight of the executive branch's activities, particularly concerning the implementation of projects (such as the Estonia annex) and long-term strategies previously decided upon by the Riigikogu. The speaker demands accountability and correct official procedures while fulfilling this supervisory role.
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