Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-22
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the amendments to the Local Government Organization Act, stressing the necessity of a major overhaul in order to increase the autonomy of local governments and cut down on bureaucracy. This political stance is clearly policy-driven, focusing on improving the quality and efficiency of public services at the local level. The speaker believes these changes will streamline the lives of local residents, and consequently, the organization of life across Estonia as a whole.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the organizational and legislative drafting matters of local government, thoroughly addressing the council's operational procedures, the delegation of powers, and the authorization of electronic sessions. The specialized focus is on smoother operational management, such as extending the suspension of mandates for council members and structuring the activities of public order units. He/She employs technical terminology, including "duplicative specificity" and "the right to self-governance."
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s rhetorical style is formal, appreciative, and optimistic, emphasizing the bill’s positive impact on local governance. He/She employs logical and procedural arguments to justify the necessity of reducing bureaucracy and increasing flexibility. The tone is constructive, referencing the need for improvisation that arose during the coronavirus epidemic, which will now be addressed through a clear legal framework.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speech is entirely supportive and contains no criticism of specific opponents or political groups. The only indirect reference to past issues is the need to establish a clear legal framework to prevent the kind of improvisation seen in council work during the corona epidemic.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker, acting on behalf of the faction (Eesti 200), welcomes the work of the Riigikogu and calls upon colleagues to support the draft legislation. This demonstrates a willingness to cooperate on this specific bill and recognizes the successful execution of the legislative process.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the local level (local government), which is considered the public authority body closest to the citizen. The Tallinn Municipal Police are mentioned as an example, emphasizing local governments' right to self-organization and their capacity to resolve urgent administrative tasks.
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Economic Views
The economic viewpoints center on increasing administrative efficiency and reducing bureaucracy within local government to ensure the quality of services. The objective is a more streamlined workflow, which contributes to a smoother organization of daily life, but direct positions regarding taxes or trade are absent.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on simplifying citizen engagement and popular initiatives at the local level. Furthermore, the structuring of public order units is addressed as an opportunity for local municipalities to ensure public order, while stressing that this is optional, not a mandatory state obligation.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus centers on supporting and ensuring the passage of the draft act amending the Local Government Organization Act. The speaker emphasizes as achievements the reduction of bureaucracy, the expansion of the right to self-governance, and the creation of a clear legal framework for electronic sessions and public order units.
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