Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
First reading of the draft law amending the Whistleblower Protection Act on Breaches of European Union Law and the Act on International Sanctions (EU restrictive measures directive) (584 SE)
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on supporting the Whistleblower Protection Act (584 SE), which guarantees protection for employees who report violations committed by their employer, particularly sanction-related crimes. Support for this measure is strong, emphasizing the protection of the ordinary citizen within a state governed by the rule of law. One speaker sharply criticized the preceding debate as being tangential and irrelevant. The political framework is primarily value-based (rule of law, protection) and policy-based (the substance of the law).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speakers demonstrated expertise in legislative procedures, particularly concerning the committee's work and procedural decisions. They explained the content of the draft bill (the whistleblower protection mechanism, the reporting of sanction crimes) and emphasized the need to use simple and understandable language when discussing state governance.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is twofold: the first speaker (Kiviberg) is formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on reporting the committee's work. The second speaker, however, is considerably more passionate and aggressive, using strong and emotional expressions ("rubbish," "painfully composed poetry") to criticize the quality of previous speeches, while simultaneously emphasizing the simplicity of the draft bill.
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Activity Patterns
The activity patterns encompass participation in the session of the Legal Affairs Committee, presenting the results of its work to the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly, and serving as the representative of the leading committee. The specific actions involved making procedural decisions concerning the draft legislation and ensuring their consensual approval.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed primarily at the rhetoric of previous speakers and the dilution of topics, which was described as "mush" and "torturous poetry," indicating dissatisfaction with the level of the debate. A specific political comment was also made regarding the factional affiliation of an opposition member of parliament (a deputy elected with Johanna-Maria Lehtme's votes).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The working style is characterized by procedural consensus, as all decisions of the Steering Committee (placing the draft bill on the agenda, concluding the first reading, and setting the deadline for amendments) were made unanimously within the committee. This demonstrates a readiness to achieve cross-party agreement on procedural matters.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives concern labor relations and regulation, focusing on employee protection (whistleblower protection) against employer violations. Particular emphasis is placed on the regulatory need to ensure the fight against sanction crimes.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on citizens' freedoms and the principles of the rule of law, guaranteeing protection for the ordinary person when reporting violations committed in the workplace. One speaker emphasized the freedoms of Estonia as a state governed by the rule of law, where even poor-quality speech is permitted.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is clearly centered on Bill 584 SE (the Whistleblower Protection Act), which aims to protect employees who report employer violations, particularly those involving sanction-related offenses. The speakers are strong proponents of the draft legislation and are actively managing its procedural progress, serving as representatives of the lead committee.
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