Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – first reading (603 SE)
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the further processing of Bill 603 SE (Contesting Visa Decisions), ensuring its consensual progression to the first reading. Their political focus is aimed at balancing the rule of law and security, stressing the need to avoid legal loopholes that would allow individuals to remain in the country under the pretext of filing an appeal. They emphasize the importance of transparency, demanding that the Ministry of Justice submit calculations justifying the size of the state fee.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates solid expertise in the field of constitutional law and administrative court procedure, particularly concerning Schengen rules and the right of individuals to be present during the consideration of a case. He poses a precise, procedural question regarding how a legal provision guarantees the absence of the right to remain in the country upon the filing of an appeal. Furthermore, he shows knowledge regarding the methodology for calculating state fees and the requirements for transparency.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is extremely formal, neutral, and informative, as they are presenting a detailed and impartial report on the Constitutional Committee session. They employ logical appeals, citing questions posed by other colleagues and the minister's responses, and focus on conveying facts and procedural decisions. Emotional or personal appeals are not utilized.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active at the Constitutional Committee meeting on April 7, where he/she posed two substantive questions and chaired the discussion. His/Her primary role in the Riigikogu was delivering a report as the Chairman of the Lead Committee, ensuring the procedural progress of Bill 603 SE during the plenary session on April 16. He/She has also been appointed as the representative for the Lead Committee.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker does not directly criticize political opponents, but instead focuses on scrutinizing the details of the draft legislation and the transparency of the proceedings. He submits specific queries to the Ministry of the Interior and demands that the Ministry of Justice provide the basis for calculating the state fee, which points to diligent oversight of the activities of government institutions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a strong commitment to cooperation by guiding the Constitutional Committee toward consensus decisions regarding the bill's further proceedings and the conclusion of the first reading. He acts as an intermediary, forwarding the committee's request to the Minister to approach the Ministry of Justice for state fee calculations, which demonstrates openness to involving other parties.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation (the Aliens Act, administrative court proceedings) and the international legal framework, referencing European Court rulings and the rules governing the Schengen area. There is no data indicating an emphasis on local or regional issues.
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Economic Views
The economic considerations relate to covering state fees and procedural costs, where the speaker is demanding transparency and clarification regarding the basis for calculating the 280-euro state fee. This indicates a desire to ensure that the state fee covers the costs associated with the procedure and that the calculations are fiscally justified.
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Social Issues
The central social theme is migration and the challenging of visa decisions, where the speaker emphasizes the need to ensure national security and compliance with Schengen regulations. They seek a balance between the constitutional right (participation in judicial proceedings) and state security, demanding legal provisions that would preclude the use of challenging a visa decision as a means of extending one's stay in the country.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is advancing Bill 603 SE (Procedure for contesting visa decisions), serving as the chairman of the steering committee responsible for it. He is acting in a supportive role, guaranteeing the bill's progression and focusing specifically on ensuring that the statutory provisions are compliant with the constitution while simultaneously avoiding the creation of security risks.
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