Agenda Profile: Toomas Kivimägi
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The speaker is a staunch advocate for parliamentary customs and procedures, highlighting the 20-year tradition of refraining from asking questions during the Prime Minister's political address. He supports cost-saving measures within the Riigikogu, such as reducing the number of committees, and deems it essential that the chairmanships of the standing committees are held by the ruling coalition. His political framework is highly procedural and places significant value on institutional traditions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expertise is clearly connected with the knowledge of the Riigikogu's internal procedure, procedural rules, and practices, particularly regarding the formats of plenary sessions and the organization of committee work. He points to the need to amend the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as historical practices (nearly 20 years), to strengthen the arguments. He also demonstrates knowledge of potential cost savings within the parliamentary structure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and procedural, incorporating both logical arguments (references to established practices and board decisions) as well as slight irritation (regarding the wasting of time and "beating the drum"). Direct appeals are made to move forward, and warnings are issued regarding the consequences of ignoring established practices, hinting at the implementation of "other measures." He emphasizes that the Prime Minister's appearance is rather an "additional opportunity" for the parliament.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in parliamentary sessions, focusing on resolving procedural disputes and defending the positions held by the Presidium and the coalition. He participates in debates concerning the presentation of the budget and the internal rules of the Riigikogu.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at colleagues (specifically Urmas Reinsalu) and parliamentary groups who challenge the board’s decisions or violate established parliamentary practices. The criticism is procedural, accusing them of wasting time and attempting to create unnecessary concern regarding the Prime Minister’s availability. He/She warns factions that are unwilling to maintain the custom regarding the positions of committee chairmen.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is institutional, emphasizing the need to respect management decisions and coalition conventions (committee chairmanships). He shares the Riigikogu Speaker’s stance on freedom of speech and cost savings. However, he also expresses a willingness to implement measures if certain factions refuse to uphold good practices.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
It supports fiscal discipline and cost savings, citing the reduction of internal costs within the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) achieved by optimizing the number of committees. The economic context is tied to the introduction of the state budget in parliament.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Emphasizes and defends the principle of freedom of speech in the Riigikogu chamber, regardless of the speaker’s position or whether they are a member of the management board.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
He/She focuses on the legislative agenda concerning the internal organization and procedures of the Riigikogu, including the necessity of amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act to reduce the number of committees. He/She acts as a supporter, defending existing practices and the Bureau's decisions regarding the format of the budget presentation.
4 Speeches Analyzed