Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-11-20
Political Position
The most crucial issue is ensuring Estonia's security and restoring historical continuity. The speaker strongly supports revoking the right to vote for citizens of aggressor states (Russia and Belarus) in local elections, deeming this an absolute necessity. This political stance is firmly value-based, focusing on ending the special rights and privileges afforded to those who yearn for the former colonial power. Furthermore, the speaker supports disenfranchising stateless persons as well.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits expertise across the fields of security policy, legal history, and integration matters, underscoring the historical continuity inherent in the restoration of Estonian independence. He addresses the restriction of rights that results from constitutional amendments and the need to weigh this against the state's security interests. Specific terminology used includes "colonial power," "by way of naturalization," and "aggressive fascist regime."
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Rhetorical Style
The style is urgent, confrontational, and ideologically charged, sharply criticizing earlier "shy" and "retreatist" behavior. Strong metaphors are employed (e.g., "taking the bull by the horns," "it stank in the corner of our common room") alongside emotional appeal. The speaker equates support for aggression and genocide with cheering on the Holocaust, in order to underscore the moral and security gravity of the issue.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are political forces (including those represented in the Riigikogu) who are flirting with supporters of the Putin regime, hindering the transition to Estonian-language education and favoring corruption. The criticism is intense and ideological, accusing those presenting counter-arguments of supporting aggression and genocide. The speaker rejects arguments defending the rights of Russian citizens, claiming that security interests heavily outweigh these infringements.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges the effort and compromise reached by the government coalition partners regarding this bill, noting that finding consensus was not easy and demanded tough concessions. He/She demonstrates a pragmatic willingness to cooperate, accepting the current bill as a "worthy start" in solving the main problem. The partners are thanked for their efforts on behalf of Eesti 200.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on national security, the issue of standing with the Estonian state, and the international confrontation with aggressor states. Mention is made of Estonia finding itself on the frontline of the confrontation between the free world and the fascist regime. There is no emphasis placed on specific local or regional problems within Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic arguments are linked to security and corruption, claiming that cozying up to Putinists is a serious drag on Estonia’s development. This is explained by the fact that the voter groups supporting the power in question tend to be tolerant of influence peddling and corrupt dealings. No other general economic policy positions are presented.
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Social Issues
The central social theme revolves around integration, language, and education policy, specifically demanding the termination of the parallel education system operating in the native language of the former colonizers. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of removing colonial symbols of power from the public sphere. Security considerations clearly supersede the rights of citizens of aggressor states, who face criticism for avoiding the study of the state language.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft constitutional amendment concerning the revocation of voting rights for citizens of aggressor states in local elections. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill, viewing it as a crucial step in strengthening security. He/She notes that he/she also initially supported a draft bill that would have stripped voting rights from stateless persons as well.
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