Agenda Profile: Peeter Tali
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (664 SE) - first reading
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the general principles of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Defence Forces Service Act (664 SE), emphasizing the consensus approval granted by the National Defence Committee. The political focus rests on national defence and the modernization of legislation, particularly concerning voluntary service and the inclusion of conscripts in international naval operations. Their position is clearly centered on policy and procedure, rather than being value- or results-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of national defense legislation and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu (Parliament), providing precise details regarding the bill's proceedings, the substance of the debate, and the deadlines for proposed amendments. The speaker is familiar with the senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Resources Agency who participated in the discussion, which suggests institutional authority. The expertise focuses on the procedural progress of the draft legislation and the substantive discussions concerning voluntary service.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and strictly procedural, fitting the role of the committee rapporteur. The speech focuses on the logical and fact-based delivery of information concerning the committee's decisions and the stages of the procedure. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent; the emphasis is placed solely on legislative accuracy.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity is linked to the work of the National Defence Committee, presenting reports on the outcomes of the committee sittings (June 9) to the Riigikogu plenary session (September 10). This indicates routine participation in the legislative process at the committee level. He/She has been appointed as the committee's rapporteur for the draft bill, which demonstrates an active role in moving the legislation forward.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation model is consensual and institutional, emphasizing that the members of the National Defence Committee unanimously supported the general principles of the draft bill. Collaboration was carried out with the bill’s initiator, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, and representatives from several ministries and agencies, which demonstrates broad-based inter-institutional communication.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level and on international issues, particularly the feasibility of deploying conscripts in international naval operations. There is insufficient data concerning the regional focus within Estonia.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed is military service, focusing on the aspects of voluntary service and the inclusion of conscripts in international operations. The approach taken is legislative and centered on national defense, rather than being broadly socio-political.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the processing of the draft act amending the Military Service Act (664 SE). The speaker supports the bill and is the individual responsible for its handling as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee, proposing that the first reading be concluded. He/She emphasizes adherence to the deadlines of the legislative process.
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