Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-26
Political Position
The political focus centers on strengthening Estonian security and amending the constitution to curb the Russian Federation's covert influence within Estonia. The speaker strongly and unreservedly supports decisive measures aimed at shedding the colonial legacy of the Soviet occupation. This is a value-driven stance, underscoring the resolve required to protect our most cherished values. The overarching political objective is to achieve unity and determination in response to the geopolitical threat posed by "Russki mir."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing geopolitical threats (Russkiy Mir, hybrid warfare) and historical context (colonialism, Soviet legacy). Specific terminology is used to describe the moral state of Russian society ("collective perverted state") and mass manipulation. Knowledge of the constitutional amendment procedure is also highlighted, which requires exceptionally broad consensus and an expedited process.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent, serious, and emotional, employing strong language and vivid imagery (e.g., "the scoundrel has the taste of blood in his mouth") to describe the Russian threat. The speech is formal, addressing the chairman, colleagues, and the public alike. The speaker utilizes a historical parallel (evoking the spirit of August 20, 1991) and a moral appeal to urge unity and resolve.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the plenary session, delivering two addresses on the same day and speaking to both colleagues and the public via live broadcast. The speaker requested additional time for their address, which indicates a desire to cover the topic thoroughly.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition targets the Kremlin regime, the ideology of "Russki mir," and the colonial ideology linked to the Russian chauvinistic mindset. Internally, criticism is leveled against the doubters who are still wavering in their support for the constitutional amendment, urging them to find conviction and join the ranks of the supporters.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of achieving exceptionally broad consensus to amend the constitution via an expedited procedure. The cooperation has been consensual, and on behalf of the Eesti 200 faction, they thank most of the parties represented in the Riigikogu for putting aside their mutual differences.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly at the national level (Estonian independence, the constitution, and the strengthening of Estonian identity) and on the international geopolitical threat (the Russian Federation, Ukraine's War of Freedom). Local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The failure of integration is addressed among the social issues, noting that too many former colonialists have not abandoned their Great Russian chauvinistic worldview. This issue is directly linked to national security and loyalty, emphasizing the need to protect the unique values of Estonian culture.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on amending the constitution through an expedited procedure to limit the Russian Federation's ability to increase covert influence in Estonia. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate of this initiative, stressing that this is a decisive step in shedding the colonialist legacy.
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