By Agendas: Signe Kivi

Total Agendas: 33

Fully Profiled: 33

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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The political position focuses strongly on improving the administrative structure of Estonian language policy and integration programs. The speaker criticizes the fragmentation of responsibility between the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Culture, strongly supporting the consolidation of language policy under unified management. The focus is policy- and structure-based, emphasizing the need for clearer accountability.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The political stance is moderately critical concerning the procedure for amending the Churches Act. The focus is centered on policy and law, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring clarity regarding limitations on fundamental rights and avoiding an overly broad definition of the concept of threat. To strengthen their position, the speaker relies on the legal analysis provided by the President of the Republic.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political stance centers on the practical implications of the draft Education Act (653 SE), particularly regarding the status and minimum wage of teachers lacking formal qualifications. The speaker relays concerns voiced by several educational organizations, noting that these teachers could potentially be part of the solution by introducing diverse backgrounds into schools. The stance itself is cautious and framed as a series of questions, seeking the Minister's response to the concerns raised.
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2025-04-22
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")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

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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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position focuses on ensuring trust and transparency in the legislative process. The speaker criticizes the anonymity of the experts whose work forms the basis of the draft legislation (576 OE), demanding that their names and professions be made public to guarantee credibility. They are maintaining a strong procedural line, calling the very foundation of the bill into question.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The political position is strongly value-driven and security-oriented. The speaker stresses the significant divergence in the attitudes of individuals with undetermined citizenship compared to those of Estonian citizens, calling into question their shared values and security priorities. The central issue is the connection drawn between the desire to apply for citizenship and a potential security threat, which demands serious attention.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political position focuses on the impact of climate change, addressing the issue through both legislative procedure and economic reality. One speaker emphasizes the need to involve all parliamentary groups in committee work and achieve consensus on the proposed legislation. The second speaker expresses concern regarding the conflict between science-based climate mitigation measures (reduced production/consumption) and the export and manufacturing needs of the Estonian economy.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is on respecting the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and ensuring that any amendments are carefully considered. It is emphasized that the Constitution is an excellent document and that its amendment should not be taken lightly, while simultaneously acknowledging that it has been amended five times previously. The stance is both procedural and value-based, concentrating specifically on the complexity of the ongoing amendment.
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2024-11-12
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)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

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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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The political position focuses on emphasizing the gravity of the abortion issue. The speaker criticizes the bill's narrow focus, which concentrates excessively on the medical field and state funding, and stresses the necessity of including the role of men in the debate. The bill's framework is assessed from a value-based perspective, calling its social reach into question.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political stance is subtly cautious concerning the draft bill for the Rail Baltic investigative commission, proposing an alternative procedural resolution. Emphasis is placed on utilizing existing international structures (the Baltic Assembly) to resolve the issue, focusing on procedural expediency.
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2024-11-06
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

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

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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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The political focus centers on the effectiveness of the Child Protection Bill (427 SE) and its capacity to prevent previous systemic abuse cases. The prevailing stance is cautiously critical, emphasizing the necessity of amending the bill's wording to ensure genuine protection. Attention is heavily directed toward policy performance and value-based safeguards.
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The political focus is heavily centered on resolving the demographic crisis and protecting the nation, underscoring the obligation to safeguard the Estonian state, people, language, and culture. The speaker expresses moderate skepticism toward the proposed legislative solution (a special commission), preferring an evidence-based approach that emphasizes regional policy and family-friendly services. The focus is value-driven and oriented toward concrete policy measures.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Recall of a Member of the National Opera Council who is a Member of the Riigikogu and Appointment of a New Member" (Draft Resolution 494)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The political position centers on the administration of cultural institutions (the Council of the National Opera) and the rotation of Riigikogu members. The speaker strongly supports the draft bill, which is based on the provisions of the law and the consensus decision of the Culture Committee, framing the issue as purely procedural.
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2024-09-10
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The political focus is on the draft bill (402 SE) to amend the Holidays and Commemorative Dates Act. The representative is currently in an information-gathering phase, specifically checking whether the bill's initiator proposed turning existing commemorative dates into official days off. The approach is primarily policy- and procedure-driven, not value-based.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The political emphasis is on the cultural activities and organizational values of the Bank of Estonia, particularly the question of the fate and exhibition of the bank's art collection. The topic is consistently kept on the agenda, referencing a previous inquiry, which demonstrates sustained interest in cultural heritage management. The framework itself is rather value-based and performance-oriented (reporting).
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Kivi supports a strong position for the state language in public spaces and the service sector, noting that the current situation is "dismal" and society must be more demanding regarding language requirements. He/She also emphasizes the importance of learning foreign languages to prevent Estonia from becoming provincial. Although he/she voted against rejecting the Isamaa bill, he/she supports a broader analysis (VTK) and hopes that future legislation will assign a greater role to supervision.
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position is strongly supportive of the draft bill concerning the extension of the National Opera Estonia, stressing the necessity of resolving the theater’s production issues. This stance is pragmatic, given that the state lacks the resources to establish a new opera house, and value-based, emphasizing the preservation of high culture in the center of Tallinn. The speaker emphasizes that it is the duty of the Riigikogu (Parliament) to make the political decisions necessary to enable the development of this cultural institution.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker adopts an outcome-based position, acknowledging the Minister of Education and Research for the challenging task of carrying out the transition to Estonian-language education. He emphasizes that this is a "colossal undertaking," highlighting the difficulty of implementing the political decision. The political focus remains on assessing the minister's performance, specifically inquiring about their biggest success and failure.
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2024-04-16
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")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The political focus is currently directed towards cultural policy and the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker stresses the necessity of striking a balance between supporting traditional cultural organizations with established histories and new initiatives that resonate with the younger generation. This is fundamentally a question aimed at policy execution, seeking clarification regarding the ministry's priorities.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

Both speakers focus on the issue of language policy and the duplication of information by state institutions, as addressed in Draft Law 365 OE. The first speaker supports the draft law's objective but criticizes its rigidity, proposing a more flexible solution involving selective translation. Signe Kivi (S2) stresses the need for a clearer definition of what essential information must be translated, pointing to the current excessive duplication. The political framework is both value-based (concerning the status of the Estonian language) and policy-based (regulating the extent of translation).
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly supportive of the draft amendment to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act, which addresses issues concerning social guarantees for creative professionals and the funding of cultural infrastructure. It is emphasized that the increase in gambling tax revenue will also allow for the financing of the strategically important ERR studio complex. The position is policy- and procedure-focused, underscoring the legal validity of the chosen solution. The Reform Party faction supports the adoption of the draft bill.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political stance is moderately supportive of improving teachers' working conditions, but the emphasis rests on a procedural matter. The speaker questions the necessity of the draft bill, citing the recent comprehensive policy review on the same topics conducted by the Minister of Education and Research, with a focus on preventing policy duplication.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The most crucial issue is the declining birth rate, regarding which strong concern and a long-term commitment have been expressed (dating back 30 years already). This stance is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of creating a child-friendly environment that would set Estonia apart from other countries. The speaker defends the position of their parliamentary group (the Reform Party) on the issue of the birth rate.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker addresses the issue of financing cultural buildings of national importance, focusing on the procedural legitimacy of political decisions. This stance emphasizes prudence in the selection of financing mechanisms to avoid infringing the rights of proponents whose projects were previously overlooked. This indicates an approach grounded in both policy and legal norms.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker strongly emphasizes that the future of the Estonian state depends directly on the education system and the educational attainment of its people. The political focus is on education reform, specifically raising the issue of the starting age for compulsory schooling (age 6), which is presented as a potential structural change. The political framework is policy-driven, concentrating on the efficient utilization of resources (money and time).
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political position expresses strong support for the draft legislation (338 SE) amending the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act, emphasizing its critical importance for the preservation and development of culture. The objective of the bill is to ensure social guarantees for freelance creative professionals and to finance one additional significant cultural structure, alongside projects of national importance. This stance is clearly policy-based, linking support for the cultural sector to previous tax increases. The faction of the Estonian Reform Party supports the adoption of the bill.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The political stance is strongly opposed to the current draft of the motor vehicle tax bill, specifically highlighting the absence of exemptions for historic and competition vehicles. This position is policy-based, underscoring the creation of unequal conditions and the risk of mass de-registration of historic vehicles from Estonia. The speaker supports the Ministry of Culture's proposal concerning tax exemption.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The political emphasis is on a soft foreign policy and supporting Estonian diaspora communities. The speaker strongly supports the Estonian state’s financial contribution to the international Estonian center being established in Toronto. This position is value-based and centers on preserving national identity abroad, referencing the emigration caused by World War II.
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

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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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The politician's focus is on the strategic direction of research and development (R&D) and its impact on the Estonian economy. He is seeking clarification from the government regarding which sectors have been successful and where the next potential lies, which indicates a results-based and strategic approach to national development.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The political focus is currently on addressing the symbols of the Soviet occupation and their impact on the public space. Initially, caution was expressed regarding revisiting the issue of the Bronze Soldier statue, referencing the long time that had passed since the previous difficult decision. Following the reception of new information (the link to Putin's war of aggression), a broader approach is being supported, raising questions about the fate of other artworks that glorify the occupation, such as the ceiling painting in the Estonia Theatre.
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