By Months: Meelis Kiili
Total Months: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
11.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and international operations, citing specific UN resolutions and the precise dates for mandate extensions. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of the Riigikogu's procedural rules, highlighting the dates of the bill's readings, the absence of proposed amendments, and the relevant legal sections (Section 109).
09.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of national defense and international operations, utilizing specific terminology and historical facts (UNIFIL, UN Resolutions 425 and 426, the Blue Line). This authority is substantiated by detailed procedural reviews of security situations and threat assessments, obtained directly from the General Staff of the Defense Forces. The expertise further encompasses knowledge of the operation's geographical scope and the contributions made by other participating nations.
06.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority on matters of national defense and military strategy, referencing both international conventions and classical military theorists (Sun Zi). This specialized expertise is utilized to justify the need to expand the operational capabilities of the defense forces, emphasizing that Estonia has no territory to cede.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker exhibits profound expertise in the domain of national defense and security, employing strategic terminology like "adversary's intent, capabilities, and opportunities." He analyzes the draft law's effects on the Defense Forces' law enforcement and military measures, alongside the timeliness of the legislation. He also emphasizes the critical need for correlation between the obligations and rights granted to the Defense Forces.
03.2025
3 Speeches
High expertise in the fields of national defense, reservist issues, and maritime law, referencing the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the absence of continental shelf legislation. Demonstrates profound knowledge of the legislative procedure, highlighting the specifics of bill processing, proposed amendments, and the standpoints of experts (e.g., Dr. Heiki Lindpere). Shows technical precision by inquiring about the difference between a Minister’s regulation and a Regulation of the Government of the Republic.
02.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority in the fields of national defense and legislative procedure by presenting a detailed overview of the committee's work. They use specific terminology and reference officials (the Commander of the Defense Forces, department heads) as well as procedural rules (the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act).