Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Continuation of the first reading of the draft resolution (679 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting"
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance focuses on maintaining e-voting and ensuring its reliability in accordance with the principles of the rule of law. The speaker opposes the draft bill that demands the urgent suspension of e-voting, arguing that there is no visible need for this at the moment. Personally, he emphasizes the importance of having a choice—whether to vote electronically or by paper ballot—framing his position around citizen convenience and freedom of choice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the work procedures of the Riigikogu committee and the necessity of amending the electoral law, referencing the recommendations of the ODIHR report. He relies on quotes from Arne Koitmäe, the head of the Republic Electoral Service, to confirm the auditability and legal compliance of e-voting, noting that the document in question was a legal report, not a technical one. He is also familiar with the results of the second recount of e-voting results in the local government elections (no anomalies were found).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and mediating, focusing on conveying the debate of the Constitutional Committee. The speaker employs logical and legal arguments, emphasizing the principles of the rule of law and the constitutional right of citizens to seek judicial recourse. He carefully distinguishes his personal position (support for e-voting) from the official stance of the committee.
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Activity Patterns
The individual's pattern of activity points to active participation in the Riigikogu chamber, where they present and relay the outcomes of the Constitutional Committee's sittings concerning the e-voting draft legislation. The speaker repeatedly refers to having answered questions both during this sitting and last Thursday, underscoring a consistent role in defending and clarifying the committee's work.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the initiators of the bill who are demanding the immediate suspension of e-voting. The criticism is political and timing-based, arguing that rushing is unnecessary because there is time to take the ODIHR recommendations into account, and processes have already been launched within the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs. There are no direct personal attacks; the focus remains on procedural expediency.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative approach is institutional and procedural, centering on the delivery of ODIHR recommendations to the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs for the adaptation of the electoral law. The speaker, in their capacity as commission chairman, pledges to monitor the process to ensure that the necessary amendments are not delayed, demonstrating a commitment to inter-ministerial follow-up.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues discussed is citizens' freedom of choice in voting, with emphasis placed on the fact that the e-voting option offers significant convenience and choice to many people in Estonia. He/She stresses that preserving e-voting does not take away the ability of anyone else to vote using a paper ballot.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Electoral Law to address the deficiencies highlighted in the ODIHR report. The speaker acts as a procedural proponent, ensuring that the Constitutional Committee forwards a request to the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs to adjust the legislation as needed. He opposes the draft bill calling for the fast-track suspension of e-voting.
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