By Months: Kadri Tali
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
06.2025
13 Speeches
While direct confrontation is avoided, strong critical and cautious views are being voiced concerning the provisions of the draft Song and Dance Celebration Act, which are seen as potentially overly prescriptive or artistically restrictive. The criticism targets the substance of the draft, rather than its initiator (the Isamaa faction), and stress is laid on the point that the law must not turn into a mere set of mandates. Attention is also drawn to the concerns raised by the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Finance regarding the lack of legal clarity surrounding the proposed tax law amendment.
04.2025
1 Speeches
Direct criticism is aimed at the current national funding model, which has failed to keep pace with inflation and has left the sector without the necessary conditions for development. The criticism is policy-based, highlighting the mistaken belief that culture is well-funded and emphasizing a focus on distribution rather than development. Specific political opponents are not criticized by name.
02.2025
2 Speeches
There are no direct opponents, but the general political behavior is criticized, manifesting as populism and a lack of accountability for one's own words. They also criticize the squabbling over the public purse at a time when bold decisions are required. The speaker also faults the political system for failing to value professionals in their respective fields.
12.2024
1 Speeches
The primary adversaries are defined as "charlatans" and populists who pose as experts across all fields, despite their lack of knowledge. The criticism is intense and targets the opponents' competence and motives (the triumph of populism). The speaker suggests that these are generally the same individuals, and offers them a chance for a rebuttal.
11.2024
1 Speeches
There is no direct political confrontation; criticism and questions are aimed at the technical and practical details of the draft legislation. What is being questioned, for instance, is the law's level of detail (such as the daily allowance cap for volunteers) and the gray areas surrounding the clawback of premiums, rather than the core objectives of the bill itself.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The rapporteur provides a neutral account of the draft legislation initiated by the opposition (EKRE, Center Party) but does not present personal critical viewpoints. The opposition to the bills is manifested in the committee majority's decisions to reject them and in the transmission of the positions of the Government of the Republic, neither of which supported the bills.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The opposition is primarily aimed at the representatives of the city and various agencies, as well as the Heritage Protection Society, who are accused of rigidity, seeking excuses, and underestimating the future of culture. The criticism is intense and value-based, asserting that heritage protection priorities tend to favor stones and wood over human creations. The inflexibility of the opponents is also inadvertently linked to the legacy of the Soviet Union.
04.2024
2 Speeches
There is no direct confrontation with specific political opponents. The criticism is instead aimed at the previous inaction of both society and political bodies, which has long ignored problems (such as teachers' salaries and the lack of new recruits) and ultimately led to the strike.
03.2024
1 Speeches
Direct opponents are not being criticized; the critique is aimed at previous policies that have ignored the fundamental nature of education as an investment for years. The vocational education funding model is also under fire, as it favors hobby education over students pursuing their primary qualifications. The criticism also addresses the decline in the standard of music instruction (music appreciation vs. music education).
02.2024
4 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government's stance regarding the higher education bill, and specifically the philosophy behind funding the cultural sector. There is opposition to the idea that culture should be treated as a social sector, and the bill is criticized for uniformly distributing creative workers' wages and taxing funds intended for growth. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The criticism is directed at the management of foundation collectives and local governments, who are responsible for ensuring teachers receive adequate compensation. The state is also being faulted for its readiness to invest large sums in uncertain sectors (energy, national defense) while neglecting education. The criticism focuses more on structural and financial management deficiencies, rather than individuals.