Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on processing the amendments to the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic and ensuring procedural clarity. They support the idea of reviewing the proportions of the electoral college following the administrative reform to bring them into alignment with the original principle. Their role is primarily to convey the content of the draft bill and the discussions, maintaining a neutral, policy-based approach. They emphasize the questions raised in society regarding the late public disclosure of candidates.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of constitutional law and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, particularly concerning the amendments to the Presidential Election Act. He addresses detailed inquiries regarding the deadlines for candidate submission and the implementation of provisions for extraordinary elections, drawing upon the clarifications provided by the representative of the Riigikogu Chancellery. Furthermore, he is qualified to explain the time constraints enforced in Riigikogu practice (such as the 10-minute speaking limit) and the rationale behind them.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, objective, and thoroughly informative, focusing on summarizing the deliberations of the Constitutional Committee. The speaker employs logical and procedural appeals, systematically presenting the questions raised and the corresponding answers received. The tone is neutral and factual, appropriate for the presentation of the report by the chairman of the steering committee.
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Activity Patterns
The work pattern has focused on legislative duties within the leading committee, demonstrating active involvement in the preparation of Draft Bill 684 SE. He/She chaired or participated in two discussions (on October 7th and the preceding one, which he/she suspended) and presented a report to the plenary. His/Her activities include making and communicating consensus procedural decisions.
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Opposition Stance
There are no direct attacks or confrontations, as the speaker’s role is merely to relay the committee’s discussions. He refers to critical questions raised by his colleague Seeder (for instance, issues related to earlier registration in the event of snap elections), all of which are aimed at clarifying the substance of the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that all procedural decisions within the commission were made unanimously. He/She works closely with the initiator of the draft legislation (Mr. Hussar) and experts from the Chancellery of the Riigikogu (Mr. Jõgeva) to ensure the legal clarity of the proposed amendments. He/She supported the effort to find a common consensus regarding the size of the electoral college.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national and constitutional, addressing the procedure for electing the President of the Republic. A regional element is evident only in the discussion of the Electoral College proportions, which concerns the representation of local governments following the administrative reform.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the amendments to the Republic of Estonia Presidential Election Act (684 SE), with the aim of improving the earlier public disclosure of candidates and securing their right to address the Riigikogu. As the chairman of the lead committee, he is responsible for the processing of the draft legislation and is its official proponent. He also emphasizes the need to consider changing the proportional size of the Electoral College.
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