Session Profile: Signe Kivi
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-04-22
Political Position
The political position focuses on issues of cultural strategies and national identity, specifically highlighting the project for the Estonia Theatre extension. The speaker is strongly critical of the actions taken by the minister and the ministry regarding the implementation of Parliament (Riigikogu) decisions and the submission of incorrect documentation to UNESCO. The stance is heavily results-oriented, demanding accountability and adherence to agreements.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in cultural policy, cultural structures, and the procedures of international heritage organizations (UNESCO, ICOMOS). Specific terms such as the "draft Heritage Impact Assessment document" are used, and reference is made to specific dates and officials (Ambassador Pallum), which demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, formal, and interrogative, focusing on logical and procedural failures. The tone is critical and demanding, stressing that the ministry failed to fulfill the promise it made to the Riigikogu Culture Committee. A mild accusation ("oddly enough") is employed when describing the submission of the incorrect document.
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Activity Patterns
The presenter is actively involved in the work of the Riigikogu Culture Committee, specifically referencing a meeting (March 10) and the agreement reached there. He/She closely monitors the ministry's activities and the submission of documents to international organizations.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the minister and the departments falling under the ministry's administrative area. They are being criticized for failing to deliver on promises and for improper handling of affairs in their communications with UNESCO. The criticism is intense and centers on procedural infractions related to a project approved by the Riigikogu.
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Collaboration Style
Reference is made to the cooperation within the Riigikogu Culture Committee, where an agreement was reached regarding the withdrawal of the heritage impact assessment document. This demonstrates a willingness to compromise or reach an agreement at the committee level, even though the ministry failed to uphold that agreement.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national cultural strategies (the Estonia extension project) and international relations (UNESCO, ICOMOS). Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The issues of culture and national identity are addressed, specifically those related to long-term cultural constructs and strategies. Other social topics are not covered.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the execution of previous Riigikogu decisions (specifically, the Estonia superstructure, which was approved by two separate parliamentary compositions). Furthermore, the necessity of holding the executive branch accountable for any violation of procedural agreements and for the proper submission of official documentation is emphasized.
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