Agenda Profile: Signe Kivi
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is cautious and procedure-focused, centering on the speed and historical context of the amendments to the Higher Education Act. The speaker voices concern regarding the rapid implementation of these changes from the universities' perspective, specifically questioning the speed at which the draft legislation is being processed. The framework of this position is primarily geared toward evaluating the process and overall effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the deadlines for implementing the amendments to the Higher Education Act, accurately citing the effective dates for the different levels of higher education (first, second, and third) as 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and 2027/28. Furthermore, they are familiar with the procedural processes of the Riigikogu and the historical recurrence of draft legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, utilizing polite forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman! Respected Presenter!"). Emphasis is placed on the logical and procedural framing of the question, the goal of which is to gain clarity regarding the speed of the changes and the previous procedural history of the draft bill.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the presenter of the draft bill and the speed at which the law amendments are set to take effect, which is considered too rapid for the universities. The opposition is procedural and stems from a demand for historical context, citing the possibility that a draft bill with identical content has been repeatedly argued for in the past.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, examining the nationwide impact of the amendments to the Higher Education Act on universities ("from the universities' perspective").
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Economic Views
There is too little data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around higher education policy, specifically focusing on the impact of the speed of changes on educational institutions and their preparedness.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Draft Act Amending the Higher Education Act (291 SE). The speaker acts as a critical questioner of the draft during the first reading, focusing on the effective dates of the amendments and the repeated procedural handling of the bill in the Riigikogu.
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