By Plenary Sessions: Signe Kivi
Total Sessions: 33
Fully Profiled: 33
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the administrative structure governing language policy and integration programs, specifically naming the relevant ministries. They are aware of the financial scope of these programs ("in the millions") and highlight the issue of diffused responsibility as the primary impediment. The speaker is a well-known advocate for Estonian-language education.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures and constitutional matters, particularly in the context of regulating the activities of religious associations and restricting fundamental rights. He/She accurately quotes the president’s letter, highlighting the lack of legal clarity in the draft bill. The expertise is also evident in the question regarding the committee’s discussion and conclusions concerning the president’s criticism.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education, referencing specific data (4,210 teachers) and organizations (e.g., Noored Kooli, the Teachers' Union). He/She is well-versed in the legislative procedure, mentioning the bill's lengthy debate within the Culture Committee. This expertise is also evident in conveying the organizations' position that teachers without formal qualifications could be part of the solution.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of citizenship policy, security issues, and public opinion research, citing specific data regarding differences in attitudes. Emphasis is placed on the divergence of values and security priorities between Estonian citizens and non-citizens, supported by statistical claims (over 60% expressing a desire to obtain citizenship).
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the operational structure of Riigikogu committees and legislative procedures, citing the participation of parliamentary factions and the issue of consensus-based bills. They also possess knowledge regarding science-based climate policy and its economic impact, connecting this to the necessity of reducing production and consumption.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the knowledge of constitutional law and the history of amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, noting five prior changes. The speaker uses the legal-historical context to pose a precise question regarding the complexity of the ongoing amendment.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Estonia's administrative history, citing examples of previous ministry name changes and the division of responsibilities. This expertise is related to the utilization of institutional memory and the complexity of reorganizing functions across various agencies.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the structure and operating principles of the Baltic Assembly (BA), specifically mentioning the BA Economic Committee. To substantiate this knowledge, a concrete historical example of a BA initiative is highlighted: the establishment of the Baltic Film and Media School in the early 2000s.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding both the history of compiling and presenting the state budget and the mechanisms used for financing the cultural sector. He draws on personal experience (having served as Minister of Culture in 2000) to assess the evolution of budgetary documents and emphasizes the legal foundation of public-law institutions.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the failures of child protection and social systems, referencing a specific case that shocked the entire country. They are also knowledgeable about the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, asking precisely how a section of the law can be amended during the second reading and what the role of a motion to interrupt debate is.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of demography and family policy, extensively citing Professor Ene-Margit Tiit and referencing academic articles. Specific statistical data regarding birth rates, the proportion of Estonians, and their total number are used to support the argument that services function more effectively compared to financial subsidies.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in legislative procedures and the governance of the cultural sector, particularly regarding the implementation of legislation pertaining to the National Opera Council. Technical language is employed, referencing specific sections of the law and the commission's rules of procedure. This expertise is further evident in the emphasis placed on the consensus-based adoption of the commission's decisions.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with legislative procedure, specifically inquiring about the bill initiator's stance within the committee. The expertise covers the regulation of public holidays and days off, as well as the detailed procedures for handling draft legislation.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the contents of the Bank of Estonia's report, referencing the organization’s values, cultural activities, and museum. The specialized focus centers on the condition, acquisition, and exhibition of the bank's art collection, indicating a specific interest in institutional cultural heritage.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Kivi demonstrates a thorough knowledge of language policy and legislative procedures, referencing previous draft bills (from the XIV and XV compositions of the Riigikogu) and the handling of the Intention to Draft (VTK). He/She utilizes statistical data, highlighting the approximate number of workers who do not speak Estonian (80,000) and those who are subject to established language proficiency requirements but fail to communicate in Estonian (20,000).
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the history of the Estonia Theatre, its architectural phases, and earlier unrealized construction plans, referencing specific years (1910, 1944, 1972, 2021) and the names of the architects. He uses historical quotes (Hugo Peets, Rudolf Tobias) and is precisely aware of the results of previous architectural competitions and the political decisions that were made. Special emphasis is placed on his knowledge regarding heritage conservation restrictions and the process of finding compromises within the Tallinn bastion zone.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning the issues within the education and science sector, as well as the complexity involved in implementing the transition to Estonian-language education. Phrases such as "a monumental task" are used, suggesting an awareness of the difficulties in executing the political decision. The expertise is directed toward the evaluation of systemic reforms.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the cultural sector, referencing the richness of Estonian cultural life and the addition of new professional events. Mentioning the thorough discussion of the topic within the Culture Committee highlights the depth of engagement in the field and a strong familiarity with the details.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The text demonstrates strong expertise regarding the procedural rules of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) and the work of the Culture Committee, providing a detailed overview of the session's proceedings, participants, and procedural decisions. Substantively, it relies on data concerning language policy and integration (Monitoring 2023) and quotes the positions of the Language Board (Keeleamet) and relevant legal provisions (Language Act § 2 subsection 2, Constitution § 44).
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the funding processes for cultural infrastructure, the budgetary allocations of the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital), and the impact of gambling tax revenue. They are well-versed in the legislative nuances, citing the State Audit Office's stance on the legal competence of the selected funding mechanism. This expertise also covers familiarity with previous decisions and the history of compiling the priority rankings.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The presenter demonstrates awareness of specific issues within the education sector, including the organization of the school network, teachers' pay agreements, the career model, and working conditions. They are highly familiar with the ministry's recent initiatives and work plan, referencing the comprehensive overview provided by the minister either last week or the week before.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
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.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financing cultural objects and state funding mechanisms (the Cultural Endowment of Estonia). He/She is familiar with detailed procedural rules and knows the limitations of specific project lists (the initial list of five objects). The expertise is focused on evaluating the legality of administrative decisions.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding education expenditures and comparative European data, highlighting specific statistical indicators (Estonia's 14.3% versus the EU average of 9.4% in 2021). The expertise also covers the historical context (reform attempts in the 1990s) and the earlier onset of child development, thereby justifying the need for the reform.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in cultural policy and the funding mechanisms of the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital), utilizing specific data concerning EKK reserves (nearly 25 million euros) and projections for gambling tax revenue. This professional knowledge also encompasses the complexities of social security for creative individuals and the financing of cultural infrastructure, referencing the history of legislative amendments dating back to 1996.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of vehicle taxation, particularly regarding the lengthy processes involved in restoring historic vehicles and the resulting registration disparities. This expertise is grounded in direct communication with industry stakeholders, such as museum directors and vintage vehicle owners, whose concerns he cites. His understanding encompasses the impact of taxation on both storage and restoration timelines.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
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.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the process and timelines for amending the Higher Education Act, referencing specific effective dates categorized by study level (2023/2024, 2024/2025, 2027/28). Specific legislative terminology is employed (draft bill, proceedings, academic year).
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the strategic importance of research and development and its links to the economy. They specifically inquire about the most successful sectors and future potential. Reference is also made to previous participation in the Culture Committee, where the topic was addressed.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the context surrounding Soviet-era monuments and artworks, referencing the previous relocation of the Bronze Soldier and the example of the ceiling painting in the Estonia Theatre. They use specific terminology such as "sculpture group" and address the presenter as a historian, seeking serious historical arguments. They also attempt to broaden the discussion beyond sculptures to include other artworks that glorify Soviet power.