Session Profile: Reili Rand
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-04-22
Political Position
The speaker positions themselves as a champion of regional cultural equality, emphasizing that culture must not be a privilege dependent on one's place of residence. They demand that the state invest in cultural facilities even in smaller communities, thereby calling into question the priorities of the national cultural policy. The political framework is strongly value-based, focusing on guaranteeing access to culture.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of cultural policy and regional cultural history, highlighting the cultural significance of Hiiumaa and naming specific sites requiring funding. He/She uses historical cultural references (Rudolf Tobias, Erkki-Sven Tüür) to support the arguments. The expertise is focused on bringing attention to the needs of specific infrastructure and monuments.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the Minister with a question regarding their vision and message. Both emotional (eager anticipation) and political appeals are utilized, emphasizing the necessity of involving smaller communities at the core of political policy. The address is structured as a question, yet it conveys a strong political position.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
According to the data, the activity is limited to posing questions directed at the minister during the plenary session.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker casts doubt on the Minister of Culture’s existing vision and priorities, fearing that smaller communities will be marginalized in national policy. The critique is policy-driven and focuses on the lack of state contribution.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the need for the state, local governments, and the community to act together when creating cultural conditions. He/She notes that local actors and the community have already made contributions and are now awaiting state support.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on cultural sites in Hiiumaa (the cultural center) and a historical monument. The example of Hiiumaa is being used more broadly to highlight the necessity of state support for smaller communities.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The views concern national spending in the cultural sector, demanding a financial contribution from the state to support the Hiiumaa Cultural Center and the War of Independence memorial. This indicates support for targeted state budget funding for regional projects.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The core social issue is the accessibility of culture and regional equality, which is conceptualized as a fundamental right. Emphasis is also placed on valuing historical memory and heritage, highlighted through the memorial dedicated to those who fell in the War of Independence.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing cultural policy and channeling state funding toward specific regional projects. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, the emphasis is on securing the state’s contribution.
2 Speeches Analyzed