Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-21
Political Position
The most critical issue is the reliability and security of e-voting, concerning which a draft resolution was initiated to establish an investigative commission. Kiviberg supports transparency and obtaining answers from experts, but he proposed delaying the handling of the bill until the results of the ODIHR report are available. His approach is primarily value-based (transparency) and procedural (waiting for the report).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
His/Her primary expertise lies in the work of the Constitutional Committee and procedural processes, providing a detailed overview of the committee's session and the decisions that were adopted. He/She openly admits that he/she is not an e-voting specialist, but rather conveys the discussion that took place within the committee. He/She focuses on covering the procedures of the electoral service and international assessments (ODIHR).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the precise conveyance of the committee's discussion. They utilize logical arguments (e.g., awaiting the ODIHR report) and emphasize the importance of transparency. Their personal stance is moderate and rational, steering clear of emotional or aggressive tones.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively serving as the Chairman of the Riigikogu Constitutional Committee, delivering a detailed report to the plenary session regarding the proceedings of the committee meeting. Furthermore, he actively participates in questioning the representatives of the electoral service and has offered to mediate a visit to the State Electoral Office.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is directed at the initiators of the draft bill (the Center Party faction), whose proposal to form an investigative commission they consider premature while awaiting the international report. The criticism is aimed more at the timing and procedural expediency, rather than the political substance.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The Speaker is open to cooperation and mediation, offering the bill's proponent the opportunity to withdraw the draft or put it on hold. He/She is taking responsibility for organizing a visit to the Election Service, demonstrating a readiness for inter-factional knowledge sharing and substantive engagement.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the Riigikogu, the State Electoral Service) and heavily involves international comparisons and cooperation (OSCE/ODIHR, and the e-voting experiences of France, Finland, and Ukraine). There is no specific regional or local focus.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the proceedings concerning Riigikogu draft resolution 576, which involves establishing an investigative committee to examine the security of e-elections. He/She acts as the representative of the lead committee and supports rejecting the draft resolution at the committee level, but is prepared to place it on the plenary session agenda.
3 Speeches Analyzed