Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-19
Political Position
The paramount issue is securing Estonia's constitutional order and independence against direct security threats posed by the Moscow Patriarchate. The political stance is one of strong support for decisive legislative action that would restrict the activities of organizations instrumental in realizing the Kremlin's revanchist ambitions. This approach is distinctly value-based, emphasizing fidelity to the oath sworn and adherence to the foundational principles of the state.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the historical connection of the Moscow Patriarchate with the Soviet Union and the subsequent Kremlin regime, starting in 1943. This specialized knowledge is used to explain the potential role of churches as tools for the information operations of Russian special services and as a rear base for saboteurs. The historical affiliation of the Pechory and Kuremäe monasteries with the Patriarchate of Constantinople during the 1920s and 1930s is also highlighted.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of the address is urgent, decisive, and combative, underscoring the anxiety and gravity of the current security situation. It employs both logical arguments (historical context, constitutional obligations) and sharp criticism aimed at opponents, labeling their actions a "farce" and their objections as "spreading falsehoods." The style remains formal, yet it includes strong condemnatory assessments directed at the Kremlin's "secret admirers."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are "silver-tongued individuals" who claim that the state's steps to secure the constitutional order are unlawful, along with forces supporting the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate. The criticism is intense and substantive, accusing the opponents of offering support to the Kremlin's imperialist aggression and knowingly endangering the constitutional order. The speaker sharply rejects claims regarding the restriction of religious freedom, labeling them the spreading of falsehoods.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the position of the Eesti 200 faction and directly calls upon all Riigikogu colleagues to support the aforementioned amendment to the law. This demonstrates a desire to achieve broad-based support on the security issue and to act decisively.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily placed on national security and the international threat emanating from the Moscow Patriarchate and the Kremlin regime. Within Estonia, the Petseri and Kuremäe monasteries are mentioned to provide historical context concerning the affiliation of religious organizations.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The issue of balancing religious freedom and national security is addressed, emphasizing that religious freedom is a precious constitutional value. The speaker stresses that providing support for the Kremlin’s imperialist aggression does not constitute religious freedom, but rather a conscious endangerment of the constitutional order, which necessitates decisive state intervention.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the regulation of the activities of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate through amendments requiring the force of law. The speaker is a strong proponent of this legislative amendment and an advocate for the necessity of the initiative, with the aim of securing Estonia's constitutional order.
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