Session Profile: Ando Kiviberg
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
2025-09-16
Political Position
The political standpoint is value-based, emphasizing the foundations of a free society: the free citizen and their responsibility. The speaker criticizes the tendency among both citizens and those exercising public authority to avoid independent decision-making and bearing responsibility. He emphasizes the need for officials to adopt a humane, common-sense approach and exercise discretionary power when handling public matters.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expert assessment is legal-philosophical, centering on citizens' rights, accountability, and the fundamental principles governing the exercise of public authority. It employs specific terminology, such as "discretionary power," and explores the balance between freedom and responsibility within Estonian society.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, respectful, and analytical, addressing the Chancellor of Justice with heartfelt thanks and praise for a substantive presentation. The speaker poses a broad, philosophical question regarding the balance between freedom and responsibility, employing a logical line of reasoning. He begins with a brief procedural remark, demonstrating attention to the order of the session.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Information is available for only one plenary session, where the speaker made two short interventions, one of which was procedural and the other a substantive question addressed to the Chancellor of Justice. This demonstrates active involvement in the plenary debates.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no direct political confrontation; the criticism is aimed at a broader societal and bureaucratic tendency to shy away from independent decision-making and responsibility. The speaker criticizes the inclination of both citizens and those exercising public authority to avoid decisiveness.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly respectful and constructive, particularly when interacting with the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker thanks and commends the Chancellor of Justice for their work in defending citizens' rights, thereby laying the groundwork for a deep and substantive dialogue.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is national and society-wide, addressing the broader balance between the rights, freedom, and responsibility of Estonian citizens within society. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the freedom of the citizen, free will, and the capacity for decision-making and action within a free society. The speaker stresses the necessity of defending the rights of Estonian citizens and expresses concern over the avoidance of responsibility in society.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on legal implementation and oversight, particularly concerning the exercise of officials' discretionary power and the role of the Chancellor of Justice. Specific draft legislation or amendments are not mentioned; the emphasis is rather on the quality of the administrative procedure.
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