By Agendas: Ando Kiviberg

Total Agendas: 42

Fully Profiled: 42

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2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic (684 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, objective, and thoroughly informative, focusing on summarizing the deliberations of the Constitutional Committee. The speaker employs logical and procedural appeals, systematically presenting the questions raised and the corresponding answers received. The tone is neutral and factual, appropriate for the presentation of the report by the chairman of the steering committee.
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2025-10-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Securities Market Act (690 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is questioning and skeptical, expressing confusion and the need for clarification ("That remains unclear to me right now"). The speaker employs a logical appeal, criticizing the absence of arguments regarding the necessity of easing language requirements.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker's style is formal, thoroughly informative, and procedural, focusing on the neutral presentation of committee meetings and expert viewpoints. He uses logical arguments and procedural explanations to justify the decision to agree to the legal amendment, attempting to interpret the complex wording of the decision for the audience. The tone is instructive and accommodating, referring to the previous speed camera incident as a lesson learned.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is predominantly formal, procedural, and analytical, since the speaker is reading the minutes of a committee session and relaying expert opinions. However, when the speaker addresses the audience on behalf of the Eesti 200 faction, the tone shifts to urgent and emotional, employing strong language such as "as a weapon of hybrid warfare" and "aggression by the Kremlin Chekist mafia gang" to underscore the security threat.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, respectful, and acknowledging, particularly regarding the work of the Chancellor of Justice ("I sincerely thank you for the very substantive and kindly presented report"). The rhetoric is rather philosophical, connecting a specific administrative problem (discretionary power) with a broader discussion on the theme of freedom and responsibility.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is predominantly formal and appropriate for introducing the draft law, emphasizing logical justification (the need to resolve inconsistencies). At the same time, the speaker also uses humor and personal anecdotes (the disappearance of the apple and Juku-Kalle Raid's vitamin deficiency) to foster lighter interaction during the session.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, utilizing rhetorical questions to highlight the disorder within the hall. The tone is formal and focuses on a logical appeal aimed at restoring order, while simultaneously demanding adequate response time for the respondent.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – third reading (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is corrective, logical, and formal, with the aim of refuting "information that is contrary to the truth." Direct refutation of counterarguments is employed (e.g., the claim of losing sovereignty), along with figurative language ("painting a ghost" / scaremongering) to discredit the opponents' attempts at intimidation. The appeal is directed both at colleagues and the wider public ("all good people who are watching this broadcast").
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2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The rhetorical style is passionate, confident, and at times confrontational, especially toward opponents who are accused of talking "stupid nonsense." The speaker uses direct address ("friends," "dear friends") and balances logical arguments (the harmfulness of monopoly, the advantages of a market economy) with an emotional appeal to restore order. Opponents are even hinted at receiving possible external payments ("you are getting paid from somewhere else").
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2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is anxious and urgent, emphasizing the fear that the continuation of the tradition is in danger ("a strong basis for fear"). A rhetorical question is used to call into question the actual scope and effectiveness of the bill. The speaker uses emotional language, describing the city's actions as being undertaken "with tremendous haste" and having "gone into a frenzy."
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2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure Act, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) (603 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, informative, and procedural, especially concerning the committee's report, where the focus is on details and the course of proceedings. The rebuttal was conciliatory and reassuring, acknowledging the opposing side's security concerns. The speaker strongly emphasizes logical and legal arguments, utilizing a fact-based approach to convince colleagues of the necessity of streamlining the legal framework.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The style is argumentative, persuasive, and occasionally combative, particularly when refuting objections, where the opposing side's claims are labeled as false. Strong, value-based appeals (such as the defense of Estonian independence) and historical context are employed to underscore the necessity of the proposed bill. The tone is formal and logical, stressing clear legal and historical facts.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal and structured, beginning with an acknowledgment of the presentation's informative nature, and subsequently moving to critical observations and questions. Strong and direct expressions are used when describing the opponents' actions ("purposeful activity," "the very goal is to break the whole thing"). Figurative language is employed to describe the partners' uncertainty (e.g., "to stay in the saddle," "they are shying away").
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and structured, beginning with an acknowledgment of the minister and then moving on to three specific points of concern. Logical appeals and comparisons are utilized (comprehensive renovation of apartment buildings versus piecemeal road repair), while maintaining a critical but non-aggressive tone. The overall tone is analytical and concerned, yet simultaneously hopeful regarding finding solutions.
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2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The style is formal, analytical, and procedure-centric, focusing on conveying the work of the commission and its procedural decisions to the plenary. The speaker personally emphasizes the desire to reach unanimity and resolve the situation consensually, employing logical arguments regarding the precision and ambiguity of the law. When responding to questions, the speaker is cautious about expressing personal viewpoints if those views are not reflected in the commission's minutes.
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2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Local Government Electoral Act and the Act on Churches and Parishes (544 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the objective reporting of the Constitutional Committee's session and its procedural decisions. Logical appeals are employed, referencing specific statutory provisions, proposed amendments, and consensus-based decisions. The tone is factual and informative, strictly avoiding emotional or personal assessments.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The presentation is highly formal, structured, and informative, typical of a commission report that references the positions of other parties. The tone is neutral and objective, focusing on the communication of facts and procedural steps. When responding to follow-up questions, they are cautious, emphasizing their role as a non-expert.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Aliens Act, the Code of Administrative Procedure, and the State Duty Act (challenging visa decisions) – first reading (603 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

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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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The style is formal and respectful, addressing both the director and the minister, yet it simultaneously conveys concern and urgency regarding the future of the Estonian language. It utilizes cultural and emotional appeals ("the good health of the Estonian language") and poses a direct, solution-seeking question intended to resolve the conflict.
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2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, analytical, and compelling, highlighting the security threat and the necessity of swift action. It employs both logical arguments (historical facts, legal precedents from Latvia and Ukraine) and emotional language, describing acts of aggression and manipulation. The speaker directly addresses "Head Eesti inimesed" (Good Estonian people) and utilizes rhetorical questions to underscore the cynicism inherent in the opponents' viewpoints.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The language used is formal, yet deeply emotional and urgent, employing strong moral and historical appeals (referencing August 20, 1991). The style is decisive and patriotic, describing the Russian threat using aggressive metaphors ("the scoundrel has the taste of blood in its mouth"). Simultaneously, colleagues are addressed with gratitude and exhortation, emphasizing the necessity of unity.
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2025-03-25
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)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, employing standard forms of address for the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is supportive and constructive, incorporating a brief empirical observation and concluding with a clarifying question directed at the rapporteur.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is decisive, combative, and forceful, emphasizing the critical nature of national security and the necessity of acting resolutely. Sharp emotional attacks are directed at opponents, whose activities are labeled a "farce" and the spreading of lies, while the speaker contrasts themselves with "secret fans of Kirill and Putin." Appeals are grounded in the oath of loyalty and historical evidence concerning the Moscow Patriarchate's ties to the Soviet/Russian special services.
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2025-02-12
Draft law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws (optimization of court proceedings and publicity of court decisions) (560 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is optimistic, appreciative, and self-assured, praising the drafters of the bill and emphasizing the high quality of the work accomplished. A sharp contrast is employed to distance the current effective work from the preceding "relatively poor-quality people's theatre" (a reference to the no-confidence vote against the prime minister).
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2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and professional, beginning with a polite expression of thanks to the minister for the presentation. The tone is one of concern, and the questions are posed sharply, emphasizing the "significance" of the US move and its "dangerous implications" for the Kremlin's ability to finance the war. The appeals are primarily logical and fact-based, relying on published news reports.
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2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is serious, concerned, and at times sharply condemnatory ("with deep sorrow"). The style combines emotional appeals (referencing cultural sympathy for Georgia and the violence occurring there) with logical argumentation, particularly through the analysis of the OSCE report. When criticizing opponents, he/she is intense, accusing them of spreading Kremlin viewpoints and engaging in "brazen lying."
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2025-01-15
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (465 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is supportive and optimistic about the proposal, but it also includes sharp criticism directed at the previous speaker, who is accused of wasting time and straying from the topic. Specific and policy-focused language is used, emphasizing the historical context and the importance of the long-term strategy.
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2024-12-18
Third reading of the draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is remedial, formal, and technical. The tone is corrective and aimed at drawing attention to a recurring error, utilizing logical appeal to ensure linguistic precision.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is confrontational and critical. It employs personal attacks against the presenter's credibility, citing "mediocre presentation skills" and casting doubt on their sincerity. The language used is formal (addressing both the manager and the presenter), but the underlying objective is to undermine the opponent's authority by posing a seemingly logical question.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and corrective, addressing both the presiding officer and the presenter. The speaker employs a direct, logical appeal to draw attention to a linguistic error, with the aim of improving the parliament's overall language usage.
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2024-12-05
Bill to Amend the Prison Act and to Amend Other Acts Therewith (474 SE) – Second Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of discourse is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on reporting the commission's work and clarifying the procedure. The emphasis is placed on logical and factual presentation, avoiding emotional appeals, and favoring brief and concise information in the interest of saving time.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The tone of the speech is urgent, combative, and highly moralizing, stressing that avoiding conflict has become dangerous. Strong emotional appeals and historical parallels are employed, comparing the support of aggression to abetting the Holocaust. The style is formal, but includes sharp epithets such as "Putin's gang" and "the Kremlin mafia state."
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (499 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is practical, cautious, and logical, focusing on practical issues and warnings to ensure that "a good idea doesn't go south." Formal language is used, and the necessity of being "on the same page" regarding the reform objectives is emphasized.
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2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Prison Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (474 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speech is highly formal, procedural, and objective, typical of a commission rapporteur's style. The style is analytical and descriptive, focusing on the detailed reporting of the Legal Affairs Committee discussion and the communication of consensus decisions. The arguments are purely logical and fact-based, citing specific questions and the ministry's responses.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, yet simultaneously expresses hope for finding solutions. Logical arguments are employed, contrasting Tallinn's poor experience with well-functioning regional systems. The speaker uses figurative language (e.g., "like Yakuts on the bank of the Lena River") and personal experience to support the arguments, all while maintaining a formal and structured tone.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is appreciative, friendly, and conciliatory, focusing on praise and support. The address is brief and specific, utilizing a formal yet warm tone to convey sincere hope that the work will continue in the same manner. The appeals are primarily emotional and value-driven, highlighting the significance of setting an example.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, beginning with a polite thank you to the minister for the informative presentation. Subsequently, the tone becomes critical and urgent as the absence of cybersecurity from the list of risks is highlighted. The appeal is logical, relying on the fact that cyberattacks occur almost every day.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal and businesslike, beginning with polite words of thanks to the Minister of Defence for the briefing. The tone is cautious and concerned, focusing on logical argumentation based on examples from the conflict in Ukraine to illustrate the potential threat to Estonia's defense capability.
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2024-07-23
The Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Ando Kiviberg

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The style of address is extremely formal and procedural, focusing strictly on the correct, regulation-compliant delivery of the oath of office. The tone is dutiful and straightforward, avoiding emotional appeals or complex arguments.
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