Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly emphasizes that the current state of party financing oversight is unacceptable and demands immediate resolution, considering the issue raised to be acute. While the leading committee proposed rejecting Bill 599 SE, his personal position is that the situation must be rectified. The focus is policy-based, centering on regulatory clarity and institutional suitability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and procedural order, presenting a detailed overview of the functions of the National Audit Office, constitutional considerations, and the financial cost of the draft bill. He/She relies directly on information provided by representatives of the National Audit Office (Janar Holm, Airi Mikli), referring to previous discussions and the positions of the Supreme Court.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and informative, as it involves the neutral presentation of the commission's discussions and procedural decisions. The appeals are logical and fact-based, highlighting expert opinions, cost assessments, and voting results. In the personal viewpoint, the tone is concerned and stresses the necessity of reform.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s pattern of activity involves delivering a report before the Riigikogu as the representative of the leading committee, providing an overview of the Constitutional Committee’s discussion and procedural decisions that took place on May 6, 2025. He/She actively participates in the legislative process, having been appointed as the committee’s representative for the first reading of the bill.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition targets the solution proposed in Draft Bill 599 SE, as the National Audit Office and the majority of the committee believe it is neither the most cost-effective approach nor work that aligns with the core mandate of the National Audit Office. The criticism is institutional and procedural, emphasizing that the National Audit Office's task is to audit public funds, not the private sector.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open to the involvement of experts, emphasizing thorough discussions with representatives of the National Audit Office. Procedural decisions repeatedly recorded consensus (regarding the adoption of the agenda and the appointment of a representative), which points to the smooth operation of the committee.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The economic considerations center on the efficiency and prudent use of state resources, highlighting the estimated budgetary expenditure (a six-digit figure) required to establish the new oversight body. The speaker conveys doubt as to whether the proposed solution would be the most cost-effective for the Estonian state.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is enhancing the supervision of political party financing and reforming the control body. The speaker notes that the commission supports the alternative, government-initiated draft bill 585 SE, which focuses on making the rules clearer, while simultaneously supporting the proposal to reject draft bill 599 SE.
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