Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political focus is currently aimed at amending and clarifying the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic, a necessity prompted by the inconsistencies and confusion that arose during the previous elections. The speaker supports introducing seven amendments in a measured manner, specifically to give the public more time to familiarize themselves with the candidates and to guarantee candidates the right to address the Riigikogu (Parliament). This is primarily a procedural framework geared toward efficiency and effectiveness.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Republic's Presidential Election Act and electoral procedures, precisely explaining the content and objectives of the draft amendment to the law. He/She is familiar with the problems encountered in previous elections and proposes concrete solutions, such as moving up the deadline for candidate submission and granting the right to address the assembly.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and appropriate for introducing the draft law, emphasizing logical justification (the need to resolve inconsistencies). At the same time, the speaker also uses humor and personal anecdotes (the disappearance of the apple and Juku-Kalle Raid's vitamin deficiency) to foster lighter interaction during the session.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern is irregular, encompassing both short, humorous interventions at the start of the session (October 2024) and the substantive presentation of a draft law nearly eight months later (June 2025). This pattern indicates both procedural participation and legislative initiative.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed primarily at earlier procedural shortcomings in the organization of the Presidential elections of the Republic, rather than at specific political opponents. On a personal level, Juku-Kalle Raid, the benchmate, was mentioned, but this was done in a humorous and non-confrontational context.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized the strong cooperation, noting that a solid 37 MPs drafted the bill, which indicates broad-based support. Furthermore, he pointed out that the Speaker of the Riigikogu has repeatedly referenced the same issues, demonstrating alignment with the parliamentary leadership.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, centering on the amendment of the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic of Estonia and national election procedures.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Republic of Estonia President Election Act, a bill which the speaker is one of the initiators and supporters of. The objective is to clarify the law through seven amendments, focusing specifically on moving up the deadlines for candidate submission and ensuring their right to address the public.
5 Speeches Analyzed