By Months: Ando Kiviberg
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
2 Speeches
The political position is policy-based and cautious: the speaker supports the general necessity of the draft legislation but strongly questions the justification of a specific provision—the relaxation of language requirements. The primary focus is the absence of arguments explaining how Estonian-language material impedes capital raising in the Estonian financial markets.
09.2025
41 Speeches
The political position is strongly rooted in security and values, supporting amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act to sever dangerous ties with Russia, which it calls a weapon of hybrid warfare. Simultaneously, it emphasizes the need to protect citizens' data privacy within the amendments to the Money Laundering Prevention Act, agreeing with the President's veto on the matter. It also raises the broader question of the balance between freedom and responsibility within Estonian society. The political framework is primarily value- and policy-driven, rather than being results-based.
06.2025
21 Speeches
The political position strongly supports the market economy and competition, particularly in combating monopolism (in waste management), which is deemed too costly for citizens. Also paramount is the protection of national security and constitutional order, demanding the severance of subordination ties with individuals who threaten Estonian independence (the Orthodox Church issue). It supports large-scale infrastructure development to bolster the economy and stresses the necessity of streamlining the legal framework in accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court and the EU.
05.2025
9 Speeches
The political stance focuses on finding a balance between ensuring state security and protecting the constitutional order, and maintaining legal clarity. He/She supports the goal of limiting dangerous foreign influence (e.g., the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate) but is critical of the law's current ambiguous and overly general wording. His/Her approach is policy-driven, emphasizing the need to make the law more precise and unequivocally clear to avoid legal disputes.
04.2025
10 Speeches
Strong support for national security and the restriction of foreign influence channeled through religious organizations, particularly concerning the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate. The focus is on legislative procedure and constitutional order, emphasizing a framework that is both value-based (sovereignty, security) and political (legislative). It also raises concerns regarding the future of the Estonian language and digital development within the context of AI.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The political focus is divided between strong value-based national defense and reducing the influence of the Russian Federation (constitutional amendment), and social protection (whistleblower protection bill). The constitutional amendment is viewed as a decisive step in liberating the country from the colonial legacy of Soviet occupation and repelling the threat of hybrid warfare. The whistleblower protection bill is supported as ensuring the protection of the ordinary person, especially when reporting sanction crimes.
02.2025
7 Speeches
The politician places a strong emphasis on national security and the protection of the constitutional order, particularly against the hybrid aggression and influence emanating from the Russian Federation. He decisively supports restricting the electoral rights of citizens from aggressor states and regulating the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia. Furthermore, he stresses the need to make the state more efficient by supporting judicial reform that would reduce costs for citizens.
01.2025
3 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing Estonia's core values (freedom, justice, and the rule of law) and long-term strategic planning in education. The speaker vigorously supports the micro-degree system as a means of increasing flexibility and is a fierce opponent of authoritarian developments in former Soviet Union countries, particularly Georgia. He/She stresses Estonia's role as a successful free state and a model of democracy in the post-communist geosphere.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker’s political activity in December 2024 is heavily focused on legislative procedure and accountability regarding the execution of the state budget. He supports amendments to the Imprisonment Act that clarify provisions concerning the data register and requirements for background checks. Furthermore, he is critical of the transfer of budgetary funds, specifically calling into question the competence of the former minister. His political stance is largely procedure-oriented and results-driven.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance is heavily focused on national security and the restoration of historical continuity. The speaker strongly advocates for revoking the voting rights of citizens from aggressor states in local elections, deeming this an unavoidable security matter. He/She criticizes past conduct as the policy of "retreatists" and emphasizes the necessity of addressing the consequences of colonial rule. This position is deeply value-driven, clearly prioritizing Estonia's security interests above any infringement upon the rights of Russian citizens.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The political focus is currently on the detailed implementation of the public transport reform. The speaker supports the reform’s overall objective of improving the quality of life for the Estonian people, but adopts a moderately critical, policy-based stance regarding its execution. He highlights three shortcomings: the protection of consumer interests, the preservation of regional expertise, and the financing capacity of local governments (LG).
09.2024
8 Speeches
The political focus is on national defense (restrictions on the use of weapon systems) and internal security (cyber defense investments), as well as a critical stance toward the proposed public transport reform. Regarding the reform, he expresses strong skepticism that it is poorly timed and threatens existing local systems. His approach is highly procedural, emphasizing the correct sequence and risk mitigation.
07.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance is one of strong support for constitutionalism and the state order, expressing loyalty to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional framework. This is a value-based position directly tied to the fulfillment of official duties as a member of the Riigikogu (Parliament). The stance strongly upholds the fundamental principles of the state.