By Months: Kadri Tali
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
06.2025
13 Speeches
The political position is balanced: it supports technical amendments to the Sports Act aimed at reducing administrative burden, but simultaneously expresses strong caution regarding the over-regulation of cultural traditions (specifically the Song and Dance Festivals). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of preserving community freedom and allowing the creative process to exist outside the strict confines of the law, driven by the fear that excessive regulation could extinguish the inherent joy of civic initiative. These standpoints are primarily policy- and value-based, centered on upholding traditions and optimizing administrative efficiency.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The political focus centers on the issue of underfunding in the culture and sports sector, which is being addressed as a matter of national importance that impacts health, the economy, and defense capabilities. The speaker strongly advocates for the creation of new funding models and elevating the sector to a priority level, stressing that culture and sport are an investment, not an expense. This position is strongly reformist, aiming to empower both the economy and public health.
02.2025
2 Speeches
The core political stance is the reform of culture and sports funding, with a strong emphasis on creating a system for attracting private capital and leveraging it through state support. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, directly linking sports and culture to strengthening the nation's backbone, economy, and defense capabilities. The speaker supports bold decisions and immediate action to move Estonia forward, even during this financially critical time for the state.
12.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance is strongly reform-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of implementing changes under expert leadership. The most critical issue is the support for the Estonian-language basic education bill, which is viewed as a reform that has been awaited for ten years and is critical for the future of Estonian education. This position is both results-oriented (criticizing previous inaction) and values-based (defending the Estonian language and culture).
11.2024
1 Speeches
The central political stance is the modernization of regulations within the sports sector and the simplification of the financing system, supporting the amendments to the Sports Act initiated by the Government of the Republic. The objective is to abolish the dual system of sports clubs and schools—a structure created specifically to secure income tax refunds—thereby demonstrating moderate support for policies aimed at reducing administrative burden. The focus is clearly policy- and regulation-driven, concentrating on the specific details of the legislation.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The political position is primarily procedural, focusing on accurately reporting the decisions and discussions of the Cultural Affairs Committee to the Riigikogu plenary session. The speaker reports the committee's decision to reject both the bill concerning the reduction of kindergarten fees (EKRE) and the bill concerning the increase of school lunch support (Center Party), thereby representing the majority stance of the committee. The position is heavily grounded in policy and procedure, emphasizing the viewpoints of the government and the committee.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The political position strongly favors the development of cultural infrastructure, focusing on the extension of the Estonian National Opera as the nation's backbone and a symbol of the future. The approach is values-driven, emphasizing the need to prioritize human creation and cultural sustainability over rigid bureaucratic obstacles. The speaker firmly supports the draft legislation, which would provide the Estonia Theatre with opportunities for development and international competitiveness.
04.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker's primary focuses are the crisis in the education system, teachers' salaries and the future pipeline of educators, and valuing education as an investment. He/She strongly supports systemic reform and the signing of a long-term education agreement, while simultaneously highlighting culture and sport as important export and economic sectors. His/Her positions are strongly value- and policy-driven, underscoring societal awareness and responsibility.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The political focus is on a comprehensive education reform that would cover all levels, from early childhood education right up to scientific research. The speaker strongly supports the reform to extend the school age and the initiative to make vocational education more appealing, stressing that education is an investment by the state and its only true export commodity. This stance is value-based, linking education directly to the continuation of Estonian life and freedom.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The political focus is on the funding mechanisms for the cultural sector, emphasizing the necessity of supporting creativity, talent, and innovation, rather than social welfare. It moderately supports the idea of allocating 0.25% of GDP for Ukraine's defense, while actively seeking like-minded supporters on the international stage. The political framework is strongly policy- and value-driven, concentrating specifically on the efficiency of financial mechanisms.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The political position is strongly supportive of Education Minister Kristina Kallas's vision and plan, emphasizing its clarity and thoroughness. The most crucial issues are education reform, teachers' salaries, and the development of the school network, all of which are treated as a critical investment in the nation's future. The stance is values-driven, highlighting the central societal role of education.