By Months: Signe Kivi

The speaker points out that both relevant ministers have previously discussed the necessity of bringing language policy under unified management, which indicates potential consensus regarding the policy’s objective. He/She seeks government-level confirmation that this willingness to cooperate is being realized.

The collaborative style is interrogative and demands accountability from the rapporteur or the committee regarding the charge raised by the President. The speaker seeks to ensure that the high-level criticism has been properly addressed in the legislative process. Information regarding openness to compromise is unavailable.

The speaker notes the internal consensus within the commission regarding the handling of the draft bill, citing cooperation in parliament. An important mode of cooperation involves acting as a conduit for conveying the concerns of external organizations (including the Substitute Teachers' Union, Noored Kooli, and the Association of Cities and Municipalities) to the minister.

The speaker refers to previous cooperation within the Riigikogu Culture Committee, where an agreement was reached regarding the withdrawal of the heritage impact assessment document. However, the current tone is one of disappointment, as the ministry failed to honor that agreement, which signals a breakdown in cooperation with the executive branch.

The communication style is polite and formal, starting the address by thanking and praising the presentation. They address the commission with the aim of obtaining clarifications and the results of the discussion, which indicates a readiness for formal information exchange.