Session Profile: Signe Kivi
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-13
Political Position
The most crucial topic is soft foreign policy and the support of Estonian communities abroad. The political position strongly supports the Estonian state's contribution to the establishment of the Toronto Estonian Centre, stressing the necessity of covering the funding shortfall. This position is motivated by both values and policy, highlighting the historical context (World War II) and the preservation of national identity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding Estonian diaspora communities and the financing of the specific Toronto Estonian Centre project. Detailed data is presented on the project's cost (over 32 million euros), the funding shortfall (4 million), and the number of Estonians in Canada and Toronto. The expertise focuses on international cultural policy and the diaspora.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal and interrogative, speaking directly to the Minister in a respectful tone. Logical argumentation is employed, relying on specific financial and demographic data to underscore the significance of the issue. Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is strictly on facts and the responsibility of the state.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data. (Only one instance of a question being posed to the minister during a plenary session has been documented.)
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient Data. (The address does not contain criticism or opposing viewpoints, but is aimed at obtaining clarifications and assurances from the government.)
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data. (The query is directed to the minister to ask a question; information regarding the style of cooperation is lacking.)
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, centering on Estonian diaspora communities worldwide, and specifically the establishment of the Estonian Centre in Toronto, Canada. Furthermore, the broader support of Estonian communities abroad is emphasized.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective advocates for using state budgetary resources to support soft foreign policy and cultural objectives. This position necessitates a state contribution to cover the funding deficit of the Toronto center, thereby demonstrating a willingness to allocate funds toward supporting the diaspora.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward supporting Estonian communities abroad and preserving national identity. The historical background is emphasized, citing the large-scale emigration caused by the Second World War.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the state's contribution to supporting Estonian communities abroad and addressing the issue of funding the Toronto Estonian Centre. This necessitates corresponding budgetary decisions and the setting of foreign policy priorities.
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