Session Profile: Toomas Kivimägi
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The speaker is a strong defender of the government and the prime minister, stressing procedural order and respect for long-standing traditions. The political focus is aimed at the efficiency of the Riigikogu’s operations, avoiding time wastage, and maintaining fiscal discipline, supporting cost savings through the reduction of the number of committees. These positions are heavily procedural and tradition-based.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expert knowledge is clearly linked to the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure, established practices, and legislative processes. The individual is highly familiar with the decisions of the Board, the formats for submitting questions (such as the information hour or interpellation), and the requirements for amending legislation (e.g., 51 votes needed to change the Riigikogu Internal Rules and Procedure Act). They stress the significance of the long-standing tradition (nearly 20 years) regarding political presentations.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is authoritative and procedural, sometimes impatient, expressing discomfort and concern about wasted time ("How long are we going to keep beating this drum here?"). It appeals strongly to logic, rules, and traditions, employing few emotional techniques. The tone is direct and demands progress.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, particularly regarding procedural disputes and internal operational matters. References to repeated statements ("I have repeatedly told you this week") indicate frequent participation in debates concerning government appearances and the presentation of the budget.
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Opposition Stance
It stands in opposition to those who challenge established parliamentary practices (e.g., the format for submitting questions) and waste time on irrelevant debates. The criticism is primarily procedural and focused on efficiency. Opponents are warned about the consequences of disregarding these practices, citing the need to implement "other measures" regarding the allocation of committee chairmanships.
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Collaboration Style
Strongly supports the positions of the Board and the Speaker of the Riigikogu, as well as the interests of the coalition, especially regarding the allocation of permanent committee chairmanships to the coalition. It expects colleagues to respect established practices and take into account the decisions made by the Board, viewing this as an integral part of open dialogue. Cooperation is conditional and relies on adherence to existing practices.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
It supports fiscal discipline and cost savings across government agencies. Specifically, it views the reduction in the number of committees as a positive and non-malicious undertaking aimed at achieving cost savings.
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Social Issues
Supports the preservation of freedom of speech in the Riigikogu hall, sharing the Riigikogu Speaker's position on this matter. Other social issues are not reflected in the speeches.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on the Riigikogu's internal legislation and operational procedures, including, if necessary, amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act to reduce the number of committees. [He/She/It] is an active supporter of defending the format of the Prime Minister’s budget presentation in parliament.
4 Speeches Analyzed