Session Profile: Toomas Kivimägi
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-07
Political Position
The political position focuses on justifying the budget deficit (4.5%), emphasizing that this is directly attributable to the increase in defense spending in the 2026 budget. This stance is strongly policy- and outcome-based, highlighting that without the rise in defense expenditure, the deficit would be significantly smaller (2.5%). The increase in defense spending by more than 800 million euros is considered the primary cause of the deficit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial analysis of the state budget and defense spending, citing specific figures (a 4.5% deficit, over 800 million euros) and linking them to GDP percentages (2% of GDP). He provides a detailed calculation of the true scale of the deficit if defense expenditures are factored out, thereby confirming the accuracy of his calculations.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, centering on logical arguments and concrete financial data. The speaker presents their stance factually, challenging opponents on the accuracy of their calculations, and concludes their statement with a verifying question.
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Activity Patterns
Only one speech from the plenary session is available, which makes it impossible to draw conclusions about the frequency or pace of speaking.
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Opposition Stance
The primary targets of criticism are the unnamed "opponents," who are accused of forgetting or ignoring the main cause of the deficit, which is the increase in defense spending. The criticism is policy-based and aimed at the inadequacy of the opponents' analysis.
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Collaboration Style
Information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party activity is lacking.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national issues, covering the state budget, GDP, and the increase in defense spending.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support a large budget deficit and increased spending due to national priorities (defense expenditures). The speaker uses financial data to demonstrate that the deficit is primarily driven by security needs, rather than ordinary expenditures, thereby isolating 2% of GDP from the total volume of the deficit.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the handling of the state budget, particularly concerning the planned increase in defense spending within the 2026 budget. The speaker is tasked with clarifying the budget's structure and its underlying justifications, specifically concentrating on how defense expenditures will affect national finances.
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