By Plenary Sessions: Meelis Kiili

Total Sessions: 16

Fully Profiled: 16

2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in the fields of national defense, international operations, and legislative procedure. Detailed historical (the establishment of UNIFIL in 1978) and geographical (the Litani River, the Blue Line) data are utilized, bolstering their authority. This expertise is deeply institutional, drawing upon reviews and reports from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Defense Forces.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of national defense and military strategy, citing both the Ottawa Convention and classical military doctrine (Sun Tzu). The importance of combining deterrence, physical resources, and intellectual capability is emphasized. Specific terminology, such as "brutal weapons" and "interdiction," is used.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and security, using specific terminology when defining a threat (intent, capabilities, opportunities). He addresses the correlation of laws (rights vs. obligations) and the operational tasks of the Defense Forces in protecting vital infrastructure. The role of international legislation in restricting the adversary's capabilities is also emphasized.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process and the field of maritime law, referencing the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the absence of specific continental shelf legislation. In their analysis, they rely on the positions of experts (such as Doctor Heiki Lindpere) and ministry representatives. Technical terms like "normative technical specifications" and "continental shelf law" are employed, which indicates a thorough, in-depth treatment of the subject matter.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the structures of the national defense administration, criticizing the formation of a civilian agency instead of a military one. Furthermore, they are attentive to the technical details of the legislation, asking whether the document in question is a ministerial regulation or a regulation issued by the Government of the Republic.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding national defense legislation and the working procedures of the Riigikogu committee. They are proficient in the substance of the committee discussions and are familiar with the senior national defense officials who participated in the debates (the Minister of Defense, the Commander of the Defense Forces).
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The expertise is evident in the precise knowledge and referencing of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act (Section 109) and the procedures for handling draft legislation. He/She also demonstrates knowledge regarding the scope of a specific international peacekeeping operation (UNIFIL) and Estonia's contribution (up to three military personnel). The speaker presents detailed dates and committee decisions, which indicates thorough preparation.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in national defense, international operations, and UN peacekeeping (UNIFIL). He utilizes specific data, historical context (e.g., Resolutions 425 and 426), and references to operational details (the Blue Line, the headquarters in Naqoura). He highlights his own prior personal involvement in that same operation between 1996 and 1997, which lends him significant authority.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the deployment of allied forces and regional defense cooperation. They are familiar with the approaches taken by Poland, Lithuania, and Finland regarding the integration of allies, emphasizing the significance of long-term agreements and economic integration. Specific terminology, such as "strategic partners," is employed, and reference is made to the enduring nature of the allied presence.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense and Defence League legislation, serving as the lead rapporteur for the draft bill. He addresses specific topics such as the logic of financing (manning existing equipment versus equipping personnel) and the role of collegial bodies in national defense. The analysis is methodical and professional, emphasizing the search for solutions and the thoroughness of the process.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding the Riigikogu's internal procedural rules, particularly concerning the passage of draft legislation between the initiator and the committee handling the matter. Specific terminology, such as "National Defence Committee" and "procedural committee," is employed, and the lawfulness of the procedure is stressed.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The presenter demonstrates profound knowledge of the legal framework governing national defense, the Weapons Act, and the Defence League. The expertise is particularly strong in legislative procedures, the refinement of technical drafting details, and managing inter-ministerial coordination (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Justice). Specific terminology is employed (e.g., "technical legislative refinements," "matters related to background checks").
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and strategic planning, distinguishing the six pillars of comprehensive national defense while criticizing the narrow approach. This expertise is further highlighted by a reference to a strategic principle of Sun Tzu, which indicates a deeper understanding of the relationship between strategy and tactics.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy market and infrastructure issues, addressing efficient electricity grids, the operation of the market system, and the critical importance of interconnections. A particularly strong focus is placed on analyzing the security of subsea infrastructure and geopolitical attack risks, with specific reference to the capabilities of the eastern neighbor.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the organization of education (basic education, primary schools, neighborhood basic education) and the implementation of state support measures at the municipal level. Particular emphasis is placed on the risk of policy abuse, which suggests knowledge of LGU financial behavior.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The presenter exhibits expertise in security strategy and foreign policy analysis, employing the technical term "threat definition" (encompassing the adversary's intent, capabilities, and opportunities). Furthermore, specific knowledge of the BRICS format and Russia's capacity to circumvent sanctions is highlighted. The overall analysis is structured and grounded in established security theory.