Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Securities Market Act (690 SE)
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The politician supports the general necessity of the bill (Amendment of the Securities Market Act) but raises a strong objection regarding the relaxation of language requirements. He questions whether the requirement for Estonian-language material truly impedes capital raising on Estonian financial markets. The position is primarily policy-driven and focuses on the justification of the specific provision.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding financial markets and securities legislation, focusing specifically on the regulation of fundraising and language requirements. He/She consciously refers to the stages of the bill's proceedings, such as the minister's presentation and committee discussions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, expressing confusion and the need for clarification ("That remains unclear to me right now"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, criticizing the absence of arguments regarding the necessity of easing language requirements.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the bill's sponsors (the minister) and the committee, as they failed to provide convincing arguments regarding the necessity of easing the language requirements. The criticism targets both the lack of substantive justification and a procedural shortcoming (the failure to ask questions during the committee hearing).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker voiced frustration that the committee discussions failed to yield answers to crucial questions, citing inadequate clarification during the legislative process. There is no information regarding direct cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, covering Estonian financial markets and national legislation.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the regulation of financial markets and capital raising processes. The speaker is cautious regarding the relaxation of regulations, specifically when it comes to language requirements, questioning whether such relaxation is strictly necessary for achieving economic gain.
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is the language issue, where the speaker expresses concern over the preservation of Estonian-language material within the financial markets. He/She opposes the easing of language requirements unless the necessity for such a change is clearly justified.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Securities Market Act (690 SE). The speaker, while generally supportive of the bill, acts as a critical questioner, concentrating on establishing the justification for a specific provision (the relaxation of language requirements).
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