By Plenary Sessions: Ando Kiviberg
Total Sessions: 37
Fully Profiled: 37
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is directed towards reforming the procedural changes of the presidential elections (deadlines for candidate submission, the right to speak before the Riigikogu) and reforming the size of the electoral college. The speaker moderately supports the idea of reviewing the proportions of the electoral college after the administrative reform in order to bring them into alignment with the original principles. The stance is rather policy- and procedure-centric, emphasizing the need to find solutions that would be acceptable to a majority of the full composition of the Riigikogu.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker moderately supports the overall necessity of the draft bill currently under consideration, but strongly questions the specific section pertaining to the relaxation of language requirements. The political focus is based on policy and regulation, demanding a clear justification for why material presented in Estonian hinders capital raising on financial markets.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is on ensuring national security, particularly in connection with cross-border religious links (the Russian Orthodox Church) and the threats posed by hybrid warfare. Regarding the amendments to the Church Act, the stance is strongly supportive, stressing that the restrictions are security-based, not related to freedom of religion. Another key issue is data protection and the proportionality of agency powers in preventing money laundering, where the President's veto to narrow the scope of the law was accepted.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is on clarifying and amending the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic, citing inconsistencies that emerged during previous elections. The stance is strongly reformist, concentrating on procedural and legislative improvements. The objective is to increase public awareness of the candidates by moving the submission deadline earlier and granting candidates the right to present themselves publicly.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses strongly on the principles of the rule of law and the elimination of constitutional deficiencies in visa and residence permit procedures. The speaker supports establishing the right to judicial review of procedural errors, emphasizing that this is necessary to streamline the Estonian legal framework and align it with the practices of civilized nations. This is a strongly policy-driven stance that emphasizes the elimination of a deficiency that is contrary to the constitution.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is one of strong support for the waste management reform bill, the primary goal of which is to break up the prevailing market monopoly and restore competition. This position is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented, stressing the necessity of getting our house in order and granting local municipalities greater autonomy. The speaker views the bill as excellent and absolutely essential.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly focused on protecting national security and sovereignty, supporting the severing of ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. Simultaneously, the speaker emphasizes the principles of the rule of law and the necessity of streamlining the Estonian legal framework in accordance with the rulings of the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice (specifically referencing the Aliens Act). Their approach is a blend of a value-based framework (the defense of independence) and a political framework (the harmonization of legislation).
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus rests on the stability of the judicial system and the consistent implementation of reforms. The speaker supports enhancing the efficiency of court administration but highlights concern regarding the uncertain stance of the partners (the courts) concerning constitutionality. He/She takes a strong position against the deliberate defamation of the judiciary, viewing it as purposeful subversive activity.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most prominent theme is the strengthening of oversight regarding party financing, which the speaker believes is an acute problem requiring immediate resolution. He expresses personal dissatisfaction with the practices that have recently come to light, stressing the necessity of rectifying the situation. This indicates a strong focus on policy and tangible results. Although the commission proposed rejecting the specific draft legislation, the speaker broadly supports the necessity of reform.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political position is generally supportive of the minister's optimistic plan but raises three detailed areas of concern regarding infrastructure, water reform, and waste management reform. Support is given to stimulating the economy through large-scale infrastructure development, and emphasis is placed on a comprehensive and intelligently focused approach to road construction. Criticism is directed at the methodology used to implement the reforms and market inefficiencies, particularly within the producer responsibility system. The political framework is clearly policy-driven and focused on performance and results.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on ensuring Estonian security and restricting foreign influence on religious organizations, especially in the context of the Moscow Patriarchate. The speaker supports the goal but opposes the current vague and ambiguous wording of the law, preferring a narrower and legally more precise restriction. The position centers on political and legal norms, emphasizing the need to avoid constitutional disputes.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on amendments to the Local Elections Act (KOVVS) and the Churches Act, which stem from the recent amendment of the Constitution. The speaker strongly supports the processing of Bill 544 and the establishment of necessary deadlines for the 2025 elections. His approach is primarily policy-based, focusing on ensuring legal continuity by removing outdated provisions (e.g., the voting rights of clergy). Support is also given to the temporary preservation of voting rights for stateless persons during the transition period.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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).
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the legislative process of the bill concerning the appeal of visa refusal and an individual's right to attend the court proceedings. His/Her stance is directed toward ensuring a balance between constitutional rights and the security of the Schengen Area, emphasizing procedural correctness and the clarity of statutory provisions that would preclude the possibility of preemptive entry into the country. He/She supports the bill's continued consideration in the plenary session.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The politician strongly emphasizes the need to safeguard the future and vitality of the Estonian language and heritage culture within the context of digital advancements. He sees a sharp conflict between copyright issues and the development of the Estonian language on digital platforms. The political focus is value-based, stressing the priority of linguistic viability.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly aimed at protecting Estonia's national security, supporting a legislative amendment that would preclude the exploitation of religious organizations for inciting hatred. The stance is clearly value-based, emphasizing opposition to Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the role of the Moscow Patriarchate in blessing this aggression. The speaker frames the issue as a security question, not a restriction of religious freedom.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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."
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Both speakers are focusing on legislative work and the principles of the rule of law. One speaker strongly supports the whistleblower protection bill, emphasizing its importance in safeguarding the ordinary person when reporting sanction-related crimes. The second speaker focuses on procedural correctness and the consensus-based decision-making process within the legal committee, thereby demonstrating a political position centered on policy and procedural adherence.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The political focus is currently centered on the issues of sports and youth development, which are considered crucial and capable of delivering broader societal benefit. The speaker strongly supports championing this cause and stresses the necessity of protecting sports development from political turbulence. This position is value-based, drawing a connection between the social environment (specifically rural areas) and positive results (Olympic champions).
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
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.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is highly supportive of legislative initiatives aimed at streamlining the state and reducing litigation costs for citizens. Emphasis is placed on effectiveness and diligent work, contrasting this with previous political activity, which is deemed "low-quality political theater." This stance is clearly results- and policy-driven, focusing on the fulfillment of promises made to the electorate.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on international security and preventing the financing of Russian aggression. The speaker expresses serious concern regarding the US administration's decision to disband the task force responsible for tracking the assets of Russian oligarchs, viewing this as a threat to the Kremlin's capacity to fund the war. This stance is value-driven and aimed at preempting the repercussions of dangerous political moves.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing freedom, justice, and the rule of law as the constitutional foundations of Estonia. The most urgent issue is the defense of democracy and the opposition to authoritarianism in former Soviet Union countries, especially Georgia, which is regarded as a security threat to Estonia and the free world. The speaker strongly supports the appeal concerning developments in Georgia, which was presented on behalf of the Eesti 200 parliamentary faction.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly supportive of the draft legislation aimed at increasing educational flexibility, a measure deemed vital for the development of Estonia as a small nation. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing its links to long-term strategic planning, such as Education Vision 2035. The speaker expresses sincere pleasure that this measure is moving forward.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance focuses on criticizing the government's budget execution and planning. The speaker sharply opposes the practice of repeatedly rolling over state budget funds into the following year, referring to this as an expected, rather than surprising, problem. This stance is strongly results-driven, casting doubt on the competence of the budget drafters.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker's sole highlighted topic was linguistic and procedural correctness in the work of the Riigikogu. He intervened to stress the importance of using proper Estonian in the legislative process, thereby demonstrating a strong, principled stance regarding language norms.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on amending the Imprisonment Act, stressing the necessity of clarifying the provisions for background checks and the associated database concerning both inmates and visitors. This stance is distinctly policy- and procedure-focused, aiming to ensure the smooth progression of the draft legislation. The bill was prompted by the need to regulate background checks, which suggests moderate support for measures designed to enhance security.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The most crucial issue is ensuring Estonia's security and restoring historical continuity. The speaker strongly supports revoking the right to vote for citizens of aggressor states (Russia and Belarus) in local elections, deeming this an absolute necessity. This political stance is firmly value-based, focusing on ending the special rights and privileges afforded to those who yearn for the former colonial power. Furthermore, the speaker supports disenfranchising stateless persons as well.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is supportive of the reform, viewing it as improving the quality of life and being highly important. However, the position is strongly focused on policy and implementation, highlighting the lack of an objective concerning consumer interests and warning about the financial sustainability of the reform at the local government level. The speaker emphasizes the need to keep practical considerations in mind so that a good idea does not fall apart due to financial reasons.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly critical of the proposed public transport reform, stressing the necessity of comprehensive analysis and proper sequencing (the position of Eesti 200). The speaker warns that the reform's current plan could destroy well-functioning regional systems. Simultaneously, the speaker maintains a neutral and procedural role as a representative of the Legal Committee while presenting amendments to the Imprisonment Act. The political focus is centered more on the quality of the policy and the procedure itself, rather than on a value-based framework.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker expresses strong support and appreciation for the work of the Chancellor of Justice, emphasizing their equanimity, mental fortitude, and steadfast commitment to principles. This stance is value-based, focusing on the importance of the role model function within society more broadly. The political message is aimed at highlighting positive values (friendliness, determination) in the work of a state official.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is directed towards the nation's internal security and the management of digital risks. The speaker takes a strong position that additional investment is needed in the field of cybersecurity, given that Estonia has been under attack on the cyber front for quite some time. This stance is clearly policy-driven, emphasizing the underfunding of this critical sector.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus is on national defense and the procurement of weapon systems, emphasizing concern that producer countries might restrict the use of weapons capable of striking the enemy's deep rear during a military conflict. This stance is strongly aimed at ensuring the actual operational effectiveness of Estonia's defense capabilities and achieving strategic autonomy. The underlying question aims at evaluating the policy's effectiveness and mitigating associated risks.
2024-07-23
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The speaker affirms strong allegiance to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order, emphasizing the fulfillment of official duties as a member of the 15th Riigikogu. The political position is value-based, focusing on the fundamental principles incumbent upon a member of parliament.