Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The representative expresses a critical and thoughtful attitude towards the draft, or at least regarding its implementation; they do not show firm support for the freezing of funds and emphasize the need for clarification on how it would practically occur. They note that redirecting funding could be in conflict with the policy of state institutions and create uncertainty. Therefore, their position is moderately oppositional and focused on questions.
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Topic Expertise
He demonstrates knowledge of development and funding policy, mentioning development cooperation, collaboration between state institutions, and the role of NGOs. Precise terminology is used, such as development cooperation, Georgian state institutions, and Georgian civil society, indicating competence in the field and an understanding of practical issues.
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Rhetorical Style
Formal and deliberate tone; uses questions to gain clarification and direct discussion. The text is logical and fact-based, with less emotional charge; emphasis on constructive questions and requests for explanation.
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Activity Patterns
Participated in the debate of the first reading in the Riigikogu and posed a specific question regarding the practical details of the bill. The text refers to a formal speaking style and reflects continued participation in the work of the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
Specific opponents or groups are not mentioned; the criticism focuses on the practical implementation of freezing the funding and the contradiction in the policy. The representative demonstrates a moderate oppositional stance, emphasizing the need for clarification and consideration.
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Collaboration Style
Emphasizes the usual cooperation between state institutions as standard; does not show a clear willingness for specific cooperation or a coalition, but focuses on questions and discussion.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on issues related to Georgian development cooperation and the support of Georgian civil society; the discussion will take place internationally within the context of Georgian democracy.
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Economic Views
Issues related to budget and funding redistribution have been raised; development cooperation is mentioned as being frozen and available funds being directed to NGOs, but the core principles of overall economic policy or broader fiscal questions have not been highlighted.
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Social Issues
It emphasizes the role of democracy and civil society in Georgia and expresses concern that support for NGOs may be used to create contradictions with the policies of state institutions; risks were identified in the context of freedom of the civic space.
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Legislative Focus
The central theme is the draft’s first reading and discussion about the practical consequences of freezing funding and supporting NGOs; the representative emphasizes the need for clarification and a more precise framework.
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