By Plenary Sessions: Ando Kiviberg
Total Sessions: 37
Fully Profiled: 37
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
No data is available. The speech addresses only political and constitutional procedures.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The topic of language requirements is addressed—a social issue, though analyzed here within the context of financial regulation. The speaker expresses concern regarding the lack of justification for easing these language requirements.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main social issue is the balance between freedom of religion and national security. It is emphasized that the amendments to the Church Law do not restrict the customary religious practices of believers, but are solely aimed at severing administrative ties that pose a security threat. The right to informational self-determination was also addressed in connection with the creation of databases by the Financial Intelligence Unit.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
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2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The social aspect related to immigration procedures is being addressed, emphasizing the need to guarantee civil rights and procedural justice. The speaker stresses that the bill does not jeopardize national security (specifically, by allowing the entry of war criminals), but rather improves adherence to the principles of the rule of law.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker addresses social issues through the balance of security and rights. He strongly supports national security by severing ties with foreign religious centers that threaten Estonia's independence. He also emphasizes the right of foreigners to judicial protection when challenging visa and residence decisions, thereby streamlining the Estonian legal framework.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on a social problem concerning the defamation of the judicial system and the deliberate spreading of misinformation. The speaker vigorously defends the integrity of institutions, viewing the actions of those spreading the slander as intentional and goal-oriented.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
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2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
This addresses the restriction of the operational freedom of religious organizations based on security considerations, citing the Moscow Patriarchate and Islamic radicalism as examples. It is stressed that while restrictions must be legitimate, they must not unduly limit the freedoms of associations, including political parties. This viewpoint seeks a balance between security and civil liberties.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Social issues concerning suffrage are addressed, specifically the temporary retention of voting rights for stateless persons until March 1, 2026. The repeal of provisions regarding the electoral rights of the clergy is also being dealt with in connection with the constitutional amendment, which restricts the right to vote to Estonian citizens. The approach is strictly legal and procedural.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses on social and security issues, particularly the regulation governing the challenging of immigration and visa refusals. It stresses the necessity of balancing individuals' constitutional rights against national security considerations, supporting a provision that does not grant the right to remain in the country simply by filing an appeal.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The key social theme revolves around the preservation and development of the Estonian language and heritage culture within the digital environment during the age of artificial intelligence. This is regarded as a societal priority requiring both protection and further development.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Among social issues, the balance between freedom of religion and national security is addressed, emphasizing that the severing of canonical ties with a church operating under the subordination of a belligerent foreign state is a security matter. A moral framework is utilized, framing the severing of these ties as a matter of conscience for every honest Christian, necessary to protect the constitutional order.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A core social issue is the whistleblower protection mechanism, designed to ensure that employees are protected from mistreatment when they report workplace violations. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on Estonia's freedoms as a state governed by the rule of law, which permit extensive freedom of speech within parliament.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The social topics addressed include youth development and leisure activities, emphasizing the social advantage of rural areas, where there are fewer negative temptations. This focus suggests a value-based approach to steering young people toward constructive activities (such as sports training or art clubs) and connects the social environment directly to positive outcomes.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The issue of balancing religious freedom and national security is addressed, emphasizing that religious freedom is a precious constitutional value. The speaker stresses that providing support for the Kremlin’s imperialist aggression does not constitute religious freedom, but rather a conscious endangerment of the constitutional order, which necessitates decisive state intervention.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Among social issues, the trustworthiness of the legal system is addressed, along with the need to ensure that major state embezzlement cases receive proper handling. It is emphasized that the reform must prevent similar embarrassing cases from being easily closed.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The primary social issue is the protection of human rights and civil liberties, which involves sharply condemning the beating, torture, and illegal detention of journalists, opposition politicians, and demonstrators in Georgia. This stance is framed as the defense of Estonia’s fundamental constitutional values (freedom, justice, and the rule of law).
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary social topic is education, where there is strong support for implementing a system of micro-degrees to make acquiring professional education more flexible. The aim is to provide people with the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus of the social themes is on the domain of justice and security, addressing the database of detainees and probationers, as well as the background checks conducted on visitors. Emphasis is placed on refining state supervision, while simultaneously considering data protection principles and the rights of citizens (through the involvement of the Data Protection Inspectorate).
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The central social theme revolves around integration, language, and education policy, specifically demanding the termination of the parallel education system operating in the native language of the former colonizers. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of removing colonial symbols of power from the public sphere. Security considerations clearly supersede the rights of citizens of aggressor states, who face criticism for avoiding the study of the state language.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Regarding social issues, we emphasize the interests and satisfaction of service consumers, viewing this as a critical, yet currently absent, objective of the public transport reform. The overarching goal of the reform is to improve the overall quality of life for the people of Estonia.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Among social issues, the primacy of protecting family life is highlighted in the context of background checks for prison visits, emphasizing that the prison must assess the risk and ensure family members can meet by implementing improved security measures. The need for clarity regarding the processing of personal data and legal certainty is also stressed to ensure the transparency of the changes.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
When discussing social issues, there is an emphasis on the role of being a good example (a role model) and the importance of certain values—specifically balance, integrity, and friendliness—in society at large. This particular focus stems from the speaker's personal background in folkloristics.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Instead of social issues, the speaker is focusing on national security and digital defense. The emphasis is heavily on security and boosting the nation's resilience against cyber threats.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
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2024-07-23
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
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