Session Profile: Signe Kivi
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
2024-03-13
Political Position
The political focus centers on the declining birth rate, a problem which is being treated as a personal priority for both the Reform Party faction and the speaker. The speaker stresses the necessity of finding solutions unique to Estonia for creating a child-friendly environment, allowing the country to stand apart from others. This stance is value-based and geared towards finding practical solutions, all while recognizing the inherent complexity of the issue.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker highlights their long-standing involvement with demographic and birth rate issues, citing personal actions and statements made nearly 30 years ago. They acknowledge that this is a "very complex problem," which indicates an understanding of the topic's intricacies.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, but it includes a personal testimony and an emotional appeal (a reference to an appeal made to women 30 years ago). The speaker starts by defending the faction concerning their worries about the birth rate, before moving on to posing a constructive question.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the plenary session as the questioner.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker takes the floor to defend the Reform Party faction, refuting the implicit accusation that they are unconcerned about the declining birth rate. There is no direct opposition or political attack; instead, this is framed as a defensive clarification.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker showed a collaborative spirit, asking the presenter a solution-oriented question about establishing a child-friendly environment. They are looking for ideas that could help solve this internationally complex problem.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly both national (Estonia) and international, as the decline in the birth rate is viewed as a global problem, one from which Estonia should strive to distinguish itself.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social theme is the decline in the birth rate and the creation of a child-friendly environment. The speaker emphasizes, through their personal history, strong support for traditional family values and demographic recovery ("we love our husbands and give birth to children").
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on seeking political solutions to create a child-friendly environment, but specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned.
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