Session Profile: Signe Kivi
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-21
Political Position
The political focus is centered on the credibility and transparency of the draft legislation. The speaker questions the reliability of the sources cited by the experts presented in support of the bill and demands their explicit disclosure by name. This stance is strongly procedural and value-based, emphasizing the critical importance of trust both in the work of the Riigikogu and in the selection process for the President's advisors.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a command of the Riigikogu’s procedural rules, stressing the requirement to name the co-presenters and researchers, including their professional titles. This expertise is rooted in the critical evaluation of sources, which deems the anonymous reference to "TalTech scientists" insufficiently trustworthy.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and analytical, beginning with polite addresses to the Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The speaker poses direct and skeptical questions, focusing on logical and procedural appeals to expose potential inconsistencies in the background information supporting the draft bill.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the rapporteur of the draft bill and the procedure for its compilation, casting doubt on the reliability and anonymity of the expert sources presented. The opposition is procedural and calls for greater transparency, noting that the individual in question may be a professional from a different specialty.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national institutions and procedures, addressing Riigikogu bills, the activities of the President of the Republic, and the role of TalTech scientists. A specific regional focus is absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the transparency and reliability of the process for handling draft legislation. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding the full disclosure of all presented data and sources, because anonymous references are not trustworthy.
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