Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-04
Political Position
The political position is strongly critical of the government’s handling of the problem of emptying prisons, deeming it either thoughtless or outright stupid. It emphasizes the need to find alternative solutions and points out that this issue has been relevant under several governments already. The position is shaped by political skepticism and a demand for improved performance in the justice sector.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the history of justice sector policy, specifically referencing the topic being previously raised by a Minister of Justice from the Isamaa party in 2022 or 2023. They focus on seeking alternative solutions regarding prison management, which suggests a certain depth of engagement with the subject matter.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal ("Mr. Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"), but it incorporates sharp criticism, describing the debate as occasionally furious and the government's actions as ill-considered. The speaker employs a question format to demand that the minister inform his colleagues about alternative solutions, stressing the need for logical justification.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participates in the plenary session, posing a question to the minister, which indicates active involvement in the debates. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of these appearances is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition targets the actions of the government or the minister, who are being criticized for their thoughtless and foolish handling of the problem of emptying prisons. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the lack of alternative solutions and procedural errors.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is formal and demanding, requesting the minister to inform colleagues about the alternatives. Reference is made to the topic having been raised previously by the Isamaa Minister of Justice, which demonstrates awareness of the cross-party history, but currently, the tone is rather confrontational.
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Regional Focus
Data is scarce.
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Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
The focus is on the justice sector and the administration of the prison system, which are related to social order and security. Specific social issues, such as education or immigration, are not addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on addressing structural issues within the justice sector, specifically the issue of declining prison populations. The speaker opposes the current policy and demands the development of alternative solutions.
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