Session Profile: Signe Kivi
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-11-11
Political Position
The speaker adopts a moderate, value-based stance on the issue of abortion, emphasizing its seriousness. The political focus is directed toward ensuring that the discussion is not limited only to the medical field and state funding, but also addresses the role and responsibility of men in this process. This constitutes an emphasis on social responsibility in policy formation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the subject's terminology, questioning the suitability of the concept "healthcare service" in the given context. The expertise also involves highlighting the social dimension of the process, noting that both the woman and the man are participants in the process preceding the termination.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, posing an analytical question to the presenter. The speaker's tone is serious and matter-of-fact, focusing on a logical argument intended to expand the topic’s scope from a medical and financing focus to social responsibility.
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Activity Patterns
Lack of data
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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not express direct opposition to the presenter's objective, but criticizes the proposal's narrow focus, which addresses the issue only for women and the medical sector. The criticism is aimed at the scope and wording of the policy, not personal.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is inquisitive and constructively challenging, directly addressing the presenter to draw attention to a missing aspect (the inclusion of men). Openness to compromise is demonstrated by acknowledging the seriousness of the topic ("which I do not underestimate").
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Regional Focus
Lack of Data
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Economic Views
Economic positions are limited to mentioning public funding for healthcare, but specific views on taxes, budget discipline, or economic growth are not articulated.
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Social Issues
The primary social topic is abortion, with the speaker stressing the necessity of addressing the gravity of the issue with men, not solely women. This suggests a wish to expand social responsibility and include both sexes in the discussion surrounding the procedure.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on the formulation and scope of current or planned regulation, particularly regarding the definition of "healthcare service." The speaker functions more as a critic and an agent for shifting direction, rather than the originator of a draft bill, concentrating on integrating social responsibility into the legal framework.
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