Agenda Profile: Meelis Kiili
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon" (484 OE).
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive of the participation of the Estonian Defence Forces in the UN peacekeeping operation UNIFIL in Lebanon. This stance is framed as Estonia’s obligation as a UN member state to contribute to collective security and stability in crisis regions. The focus is on the security policy framework and the fulfillment of international obligations.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding international peacekeeping operations, particularly the history, mandate, and area of operations of UNIFIL. Specific data is utilized, such as the numbers of UN resolutions (425 and 426), the operation's location (the Blue Line), and statistics concerning participating nations. The speaker’s expertise is further confirmed by a reference to their personal participation in the same operation between 1996 and 1997.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, making it suitable for the role of the committee rapporteur. The emphasis is placed on logical arguments, facts, and the conveyance of procedural decisions, strictly avoiding emotional appeals. The address is structured chronologically, detailing the committee sessions and the substance of the draft legislation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s pattern of activity includes active participation in the work of the National Defence Committee, including meetings with the Minister of Defence and officials (October 14) and off-site sessions at the Defence Forces Headquarters (October 22). The presenter has been appointed as the committee’s representative for the first reading of the draft bill in the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensus-based and inter-institutional, emphasizing the unanimous procedural decisions made by the National Defence Committee. Cooperation was carried out with the leadership and officials of the Ministry of Defence, as well as with the Foreign Affairs Committee, within the framework of a joint field session.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly international, concentrating on the security situation in the Middle East and the area of the UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon. The impact of the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East on stability is emphasized.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft resolution (484 OE) concerning the extension of the term for fulfilling the international obligations of the Defense Forces in the UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon. The speaker, who supports the bill and is responsible for its proceedings, proposes concluding the first reading and setting the deadline for submitting amendments.
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