Agenda Profile: Peeter Tali
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed towards national defense and security, emphasizing the necessity of employing non-standard solutions and technology for deterrence. The speaker vigorously supports channeling the ingenuity of Estonian engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs into national defense, drawing upon international success models. This position is rather outcome-oriented, concentrating on how Estonia can maximize its defense capabilities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of national defense strategies, emphasizing the role of innovation and technology as the foundation of military power. He uses international examples (Israel, South Korea) to support his stance, focusing on the application of research and development in security.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, addressing the Prime Minister and the Chairman directly. The tone is serious and slightly insistent, emphasizing the need for a "fierce resolve to defend" and clever solutions. The speech concludes with a direct, policy-shaping question posed to the government.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national defense and international models (Israel, South Korea). There is no reference to specific local or regional Estonian problems.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are tied to innovation and research and development (R&D), which are viewed as a critical foundation for national security. Emphasis is placed on the need to direct the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and scientists into the service of national defense, signaling support for a knowledge-based economy.
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Social Issues
The only social aspect addressed is the crucial importance of the people's will to defend for the state's survival, positioning it alongside technology and military power. This highlights the role of the popular will in guaranteeing national security.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on implementing the government’s long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035," and the research and development policy. The speaker is interested in strategic policy that links innovation and national defense, aiming to be a policy shaper rather than an initiator of specific legislative bills.
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