Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and security-centric, emphasizing the necessity of protecting Estonia from the Russian Federation's hybrid warfare. The speaker firmly supports revoking the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states, deeming this indispensable for securing Estonia's future. Although the ideal is considered to be granting voting rights exclusively to Estonian citizens, the current draft bill is supported as a necessary "half measure," which is better than nothing.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of national security, hybrid warfare, and constitutional citizenship issues. Specific attention is also paid to statistical accuracy, with the speaker requesting data on the number of individuals residing in Estonia who have consciously chosen Russian citizenship. Terms such as "hybrid warfare" and "predatory aggressor states" are utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent, decisive, and emotionally charged, particularly when describing the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine ("kills, rapes, rampages"). A strong moral framework and metaphors ("half measure," "full measure") are used to justify political compromise. The tone is formal and emphasizes resolve.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu sitting during the second reading of the draft act on amending the Constitution, submitting both questions and well-reasoned viewpoints. This course of action also involves a public address directed toward those following the broadcast online.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Russian Federation, which is described as a brutal aggressor and predatory conqueror seeking to increase its covert influence in Estonia. Domestically, the Social Democrats are criticized, being called upon to "thoroughly examine themselves" and find the courage to support the view of the overwhelming majority of the Riigikogu. The criticism is aimed at political indecisiveness, not at the personal level.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative approach is pragmatic, recognizing that decisions in a democracy are based on consensus and the search for the greatest common ground. While an ideal solution may not exist, the current draft bill is accepted as an achieved compromise. We call upon the coalition partners (the Social Democrats) to demonstrate greater resolve and join the Riigikogu majority.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the national level (protecting the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) and the international level (the Russian Federation's aggression in Ukraine and the hybrid war against the free world). There are no references to specific local or regional projects or communities.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social issue under discussion is the restriction of suffrage based on citizenship, which is strongly tied to national security considerations. Support is given to a decision that limits the ability of citizens from aggressor states to increase their covert influence in Estonia. Security is prioritized over civil liberties when dealing with citizens of an aggressor state.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is the draft Act on Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (Bill 536 SE), which concerns the termination of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and deems its adoption a paramount step in strengthening the state.
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