By Months: Ando Kiviberg
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
2 Speeches
The cooperative approach shows a willingness to support necessary legislation, but at the same time demands transparency and clear arguments concerning specific amendments. Cooperation is conditional and hinges on receiving explanations, particularly regarding the discussions held within the committee.
09.2025
41 Speeches
He/She emphasizes cooperation in committee work and listening to experts (both the President's legal advisors and representatives of the ministries) for making well-considered decisions. Regarding the Church Act, an initial attempt was made to find common ground with the President's Office, but ultimately, the decision was made to proceed with re-adoption in its unamended form. Concerning the Money Laundering Prevention Act, he/she agreed with the positions of the ministries and the President and supported amending the law.
06.2025
21 Speeches
The speaker is open to collaborating on improving the draft legislation, urging colleagues to put forward constructive ideas. He stresses that the draft law concerning the election of the President was compiled by 37 members of parliament, signaling a willingness for a broad-based initiative. Nevertheless, he adopts a very defensive stance during the debate and insists that the person responding be given the opportunity to answer fully without being heckled.
05.2025
9 Speeches
The style of cooperation is open and consensual, seeking to find common ground with both the Office of the President and the Ministry of the Interior. He/She stressed that the Constitutional Committee decided consensually not to support the re-adoption of the law in its unchanged form. The speaker considers an agreement possible and is personally prepared to take steps to reach a solution that would be acceptable to the President.
04.2025
10 Speeches
Works closely with ministries (the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice) and stakeholders within the framework of the commission, transmitting their positions to the plenary session. Supports the stance of the Eesti 200 parliamentary group regarding the draft Ecclesiastical Law. As a facilitator of the commission's discussions, the individual/entity is open to conveying diverse viewpoints and advocates for the inclusion of experts to obtain answers.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and emphasizes unity, particularly in critical issues that demand resolve. Procedural decisions concerning the whistleblower protection bill were reached by consensus. Regarding the constitutional amendment, heartfelt thanks are extended to the majority of parties represented in the Riigikogu for setting aside their mutual disagreements and offering their support, while also calling upon those who are hesitant to join.
02.2025
7 Speeches
The speaker represents the views of the Eesti 200 faction and expresses satisfaction with the excellent work accomplished by colleagues (Ms. Pakosta). They are pragmatic, choosing "half a measure" (the restriction of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states) over nothing at all in the matter of suffrage, given the lack of support for a full agreement (which would also encompass stateless persons).
01.2025
3 Speeches
Regarding the education bill, the speaker emphasizes their sincere pleasure at reaching a consensus, which signals a readiness for cooperation on strategic issues. In development cooperation with partner countries, the respect for the host nations’ right to self-determination and freedom of choice is always stressed, demonstrating a partnership founded on the principle of non-interference.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker stresses the importance of consensus in lawmaking, pointing out that during the processing of the draft Imprisonment Act, consensus was reached between the Ministry of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate. All the committee's procedural decisions were likewise consensual. This indicates a preference for cooperation and mediated solutions.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker commends the government coalition partners for their effort and compromise in resolving the issue concerning the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states. He notes that the current draft legislation is a compromise that demanded "tough concessions," but represents a dignified start to initiating the resolution of the core problem. He stresses the unity of the Riigikogu in the matter of supporting the Estonian state.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker uses collaborative language, emphasizing the need to be on the same page regarding political issues. The mention of his deskmate, Juku-Kalle Raid, and the related joke suggests friendly and informal communication with colleagues.
09.2024
8 Speeches
In terms of the committee's work, he/she is consensus-oriented and adheres to procedural rules, noting that the Legal Committee's decisions regarding the handling of the draft bill were made by consensus. Regarding the public transport reform, he/she expresses a desire to solve the problems together, even though he/she is critical of the reform itself.
07.2024
1 Speeches
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