Agenda Profile: Margit Sutrop
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly supportive of the initiative to build an extension for the National Opera Estonia, stressing the necessity of moving forward with the project. The primary focus lies in weighing competing values: resolving the conflict between the spatial requirements of culture and art and the preservation of the UNESCO heritage. This constitutes a policy- and solution-oriented approach.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the project’s institutional background, referencing Kultuurkapital funding and the opposition of the National Heritage Board (Muinsuskaitseamet). They are also familiar with the public discussion, citing an ERR news report regarding restrictions on extensions and precedents for building in the bastion zone.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, utilizing the salutations "Esteemed Presenter" and "Honorable Chairman." The speaker focuses on providing a logical explanation, attempting to define the essence of the main conflict so that "the public can also understand."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not directly criticize any group, but identifies the National Heritage Board (Muinsuskaitseamet) as the main source of regulatory obstruction, which "does not permit a large extension to the Estonia [building/theater]." The opposition is policy- and procedure-based, not personal, and the goal is to explain the nature of the problem.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by thanking Siim Kallas for the initiative and calling it a very important move. This indicates support for advancing the specific bill and a readiness to find solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the issues surrounding the extension of the Estonian National Opera, located in central Tallinn, and its relationship with UNESCO heritage.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are limited to mentioning the funds allocated for the project by the Cultural Endowment, which demonstrates an awareness of state funding within the cultural sector.
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Social Issues
The primary social question being addressed is securing the spatial requirements for culture and art versus the value of preserving historical heritage (UNESCO heritage). The speaker supports taking into account the development needs of the cultural institution and finding compromises.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on supporting and advancing the draft bill (410 OE) concerning the extension of the Estonian National Opera. The speaker is acting as a proponent of the initiative, seeking to clarify the primary legislative and regulatory hurdles for the public.
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