Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-06-16
Political Position
The political stance is one of strong support for the waste management reform bill, the primary goal of which is to break up the prevailing market monopoly and restore competition. This position is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented, stressing the necessity of getting our house in order and granting local municipalities greater autonomy. The speaker views the bill as excellent and absolutely essential.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of waste management and the market economy, highlighting specific facts about the market situation, such as the monopoly of one company across the whole of Estonia. He discusses in detail the structural problems of producer responsibility organizations (NGOs) and emphasizes the role of local municipalities in organizing waste collection.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is passionate, confrontational, and at times ironic, featuring direct addresses and the mocking of opponents. The speaker employs both logical argumentation (competition drives prices down) as well as folksy and emotional language, accusing opponents of pre-election confusion and irrationality. He concludes with an optimistic call to believe and take action.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Opponents are being sharply criticized for opposing the draft bill, with accusers claiming they are protecting a monopoly and dramatically overstating the severity of the situation (calling it "a great crime against the Estonian people"). The criticism is both political (focusing on monopolism) and personal, suggesting that the opponents may be motivated by salaries received from outside the Riigikogu (Parliament).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is open to cooperation and compromise in improving the draft bill, calling on colleagues to submit good ideas, which will be accepted. At the same time, however, he remains unyielding on fundamental issues (such as ending the monopoly) and demands that order be established.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed at local municipalities, emphasizing that waste management is their responsibility and that the draft legislation gives them significantly more flexibility than before when choosing service providers. However, the scope of the problem (the monopoly) is nationwide.
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Economic Views
The economic views expressed are strongly pro-market, stressing that a market economy can only function effectively when there is genuine rivalry and competition. The speaker deems the high prices resulting from monopolistic practices to be abnormal and firmly believes that competition invariably leads to the most efficient and cost-effective solution.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft waste management reform bill, which aims to abolish the waste transport monopoly and establish conditions for the market to genuinely operate. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and views it as a crucial step toward accommodating the public.
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