Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-25
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on ensuring Estonia's security against the hybrid influence of the Russian Federation, emphasizing resolve and determination. The most crucial element is considered to be the termination of voting rights for Russian citizens, which is viewed as an unavoidable and top-priority decision. The stance is strongly value-based, stressing the necessity of protecting Estonian values and the Constitution. Although a full solution is preferred, a partial solution ("half the job") is also pragmatically supported if there is insufficient time for a complete agreement.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in security policy, hybrid warfare, and Russian aggression, highlighting the invisible nature of this fight against the free world. Attention is also paid to statistical accuracy, requesting specific data on the number of individuals residing in Estonia who have consciously opted for Russian citizenship. He/She refers to the time frame during which the Estonian constitution has been in force and the historical context of Russia's attempts to intimidate Estonia.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is forceful, serious, and decisive, employing strong emotional appeals while describing Russia's actions in Ukraine (killing, raping, and rampaging). The argumentation is balanced, combining moral obligation (defending freedom) with pragmatic political logic (half an effort is better than none). The speaker addresses the presiding officer, colleagues, and viewers watching via the internet, maintaining a formal tone.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at the coalition partners, the Social Democrats, who are being urged to find the courage to side with the opinion of the overwhelming majority of the Riigikogu. The criticism is political and concerns the lack of agreement regarding the revocation of voting rights for stateless persons. The standoff is intense because it prevents a full reckoning on the security issue.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges the necessity of finding agreements and the broadest common ground when making decisions within a democracy. He/She is prepared for a pragmatic compromise, supporting the removal of voting rights from citizens of aggressor states, even if this represents only half of the desired measure. Simultaneously, partners are required to demonstrate greater resolve and a willingness to support the wider majority opinion.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international security issues, particularly Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and its resulting impact on the free world. Nationally, the emphasis is placed on protecting the Estonian constitution and state security from foreign influence. There is no attention paid to specific local or regional topics within Estonia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are suffrage and citizenship, topics directly related to national security and the fight against hybrid warfare. The position holds that voting rights should belong only to Estonian citizens, and there is support for revoking this right from the citizens of aggressor states, prioritizing security above all else.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is restricting suffrage, with the aim of revoking voting rights from citizens of the Russian Federation, in order to reduce the hidden influence of the aggressor state. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this amendment, stressing its paramount importance in securing Estonia's future.
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