Agenda Profile: Peeter Tali
First Reading of the Draft Law on the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family, and Criminal Matters (362 SE)
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on national security and the defense of the principles of the rule of law, against the backdrop of the unreliability of the Russian Federation (RF). The speaker strongly supports the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty, stressing that the RF is an authoritarian state that consistently violates international agreements. This stance is value-based, emphasizing that the treaty should have been terminated back in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international law and treaties (e.g., the Budapest Memorandum), as well as legal relations between Estonia and the Russian Federation (RF). He/She uses specific historical examples from criminal cases (Ustimenko/Medvedev) and civil disputes to illustrate the bias of the Russian judicial system. The expert analysis focuses on the analysis of the violation of the principles of the rule of law and the resulting consequences for Estonian citizens.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and resolute, emphasizing the fundamental difference between Estonia as a state governed by the rule of law and Russia as an authoritarian regime. The speaker uses historical examples and logical arguments to justify the lack of trust toward the Russian Federation (RF), labeling Russian actions as "yet another lie" and "the bending of treaty terms." The address concludes with an emotional and resolute statement of complete distrust regarding anything originating from Russia.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the Russian Federation, which is described as an authoritarian, dishonest state with imperial interests that "scoffs at our adherence to the rule of law." The criticism is intense and value-based, focusing on the lack of independence of the RF judicial system and the violation of treaties (e.g., the Budapest Memorandum, and the failure to respond to requests for legal assistance). Compromise is ruled out entirely, as there is a complete lack of trust in the RF.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker positively referenced the preceding address by colleague Valdo, thereby demonstrating engagement with the parliamentary debate. He highlighted successful legal assistance cooperation with Poland to underscore that international collaboration is possible when the partner is reliable, contrasting this with the failed cooperation experienced with Russia.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international relations, particularly the legal relations between Estonia and Russia, and Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on protecting Estonian citizens and businesses from the injustice of Russian courts, but there is no focus on specific Estonian regions.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are expressed indirectly, emphasizing the need to protect Estonian entrepreneurs who have suffered due to biased rulings by Russian courts in civil cases. This position supports state intervention to shield citizens and business interests from an unfair foreign legal system.
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Social Issues
The social focus is aimed at ensuring the legal protection of Estonian citizens in civil and family matters who have suffered due to the bias of the Russian legal system. The speaker emphasizes the need to redress the injustice done to them and ensure the integrity of the administration of justice.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft bill (362 SE) concerning the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty, a measure the speaker strongly advocates for. He also proposes additional legislative solutions, such as enabling Estonian courts to critically review Russian court judgments and enforcement documents issued after 2014.
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