AI Profiling: Ando Kiviberg

The political position is consistently and strongly rooted in values and security, prioritizing the defense of Estonian sovereignty and constitutional order against hybrid aggression and colonial legacy. This is reflected in robust support for limiting the influence of the Russian Federation (e.g., revoking the voting rights of the aggressor state's citizens and severing ties associated with the Moscow Patriarchate) and restoring historical justice. Simultaneously, the politician emphasizes the necessity of streamlining the legal framework and ensuring procedural precision in legislation, while remaining critical of the execution of imprecise or poorly timed reforms (such as public transport).

The politician's expertise is predominantly concentrated on constitutional law, legislative procedure, and the work of Riigikogu committees, which is confirmed by his role as Chairman of the Constitutional Committee, rapporteur, and his ability to handle complex legal constructs and cite Supreme Court precedent. A second strong and consistent area of expertise is national security and geopolitical threats, encompassing international sanctions policy, hybrid warfare, and the historical connection of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Patriarchate with the Kremlin's special services. He also demonstrates authority in the fields of development cooperation, education strategy, and administrative reforms (including public transport and waste management), relying on personal experience and detailed knowledge. His competence is characterized by the consistent use of technical legal terminology (e.g., *ipso iure*, the right to informational self-determination) and continuous reliance on the positions of experts (the Chancellor of Justice).

The speaker's rhetorical style is clearly dual: in formal and procedural roles (such as committee presentations), the tone is businesslike, detailed, and strictly protocol-driven, focusing on logical argumentation, facts, and legal grounds. In political debates, however, the style quickly shifts to passionate, insistent, and extremely confrontational, emphasizing value-based rhetoric and the defense of Estonian independence and constitutional order. He/She employs sharp criticism and moral condemnation, accusing opponents of spreading Kremlin viewpoints or engaging in "amazing poetry," and bolsters his/her arguments with powerful metaphors and strong judgments (e.g., "a farce," "a weapon of hybrid warfare"). Overall, this is a speaker capable of being both a pedantic adherent to procedure and a direct, combative political adversary.

The politician's pattern of activity in the Riigikogu is extremely consistent and intense, particularly since the autumn of 2024, involving regular participation in plenary sessions and repeated intervention in debates. His dominant role is linked to legislative work, where he frequently serves as the rapporteur for the leading committee, conveying detailed overviews and expert opinions. In the spring of 2025, the focus of his activity clearly shifted from the Legal Affairs Committee to the leadership and representation of the Constitutional Committee, where he is thoroughly engaged in organizing the legal framework and implementing significant reforms. In addition to domestic lawmaking, his previous active involvement in development cooperation in the regions of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine has also been noted.

The politician's opposition is predominantly directed against the Kremlin regime and its internal instruments (the Moscow Patriarchate, "Putinists"), who are considered a direct threat to Estonian security and constitutional order. This value-driven criticism is consistently extremely intense and personal, employing strong labels (e.g., "bandits," comparisons to the Holocaust) and ruling out compromise on ideological matters. Domestically, criticism targets both the government's failed reforms (public transport, waste management) and the low quality of the Riigikogu (Parliamentary) debate and procedural shortcomings, while simultaneously demanding expert and pragmatic analysis regarding the implementation of legislation.

The politician's cooperation style is consistently consensual and pragmatic, emphasizing finding agreement both across factions and between institutions (ministries, the Office of the President). He is prepared to make difficult compromises ("tough concessions" or "meeting halfway") to advance lawmaking, preferring mediated solutions and broad-based initiatives. In committee work, he acts as a guarantor of procedural consensus and emphasizes the involvement of experts and interest groups in making well-considered decisions.

The politician's focus is predominantly directed toward national security and broad international issues, concentrating particularly on the democratic development of countries formerly occupied by the Soviet Union (e.g., Georgia, Ukraine) and countering Russian influence. Local and regional topics constitute a smaller part, but they are specific, focusing on protecting the autonomy and financial capacity of local governments (LOV) against centralization. In particular, drawing on his previous experience as Mayor of Viljandi, the politician emphasizes the importance of preserving the expertise of regional public transport centers outside Tallinn and Harju County.

The politician is a staunch advocate of the market economy, who links economic success to freedom, competition, and strategic infrastructure investments. His platform is dominated by the demand for strict fiscal discipline, cost-effectiveness, and realistic budget planning, emphasizing the need to avoid overburdening local municipalities with funding obligations. On the regulatory front, he supports ethical conduct, the enforcement of sanctions, and employee protection (whistleblowers), but simultaneously warns against overly broad agency powers that could undermine the credibility of the Estonian business environment.

The politician's social policy is characterized by a strong focus on protecting state security and constitutional values, which justifies restricting religious freedom due to organizational ties connected to Kremlin aggression or Islamic radicalism. He emphasizes the primacy of the continuity of the Estonian nation, language, and culture, supporting the transition to Estonian-language education and the removal of colonial heritage. Furthermore, he advocates limiting voting rights in local elections exclusively to citizens of the Republic of Estonia, viewing this as a valuable privilege necessary for security considerations, while simultaneously supporting the principles of the rule of law (e.g., whistleblower protection) and flexible educational models (micro-degrees).

The politician's legislative activity is clearly dominated by issues of national security and public order, focusing on restricting the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states and legally framing the activities of religious organizations for security considerations. He/She is an active procedural leader, having repeatedly served as a presenter and rapporteur for the Constitutional Committee, and is dedicated to improving the quality of lawmaking and eliminating constitutional contradictions (including the handling of bills returned by the president). In addition to security, the focus also includes broad-based reforms (justice, education, transport, waste management), where he/she acts as a critical supporter, emphasizing legal clarity and strengthening the role of local governments.