By Agendas: Peeter Tali

Total Agendas: 50

Fully Profiled: 50

2025-10-15
Discussion of the state issue of significant national importance initiated by the Committee on European Union Affairs: "Estonia's Choices and Opportunities in the European Union's 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget"

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is formal, serious, and responsible, emphasizing the urgency and relevance of the discussion ("extremely timely and relevant"). Both logical arguments and technical details are employed, as well as emotional references to Estonian welfare and culture ("Ukuaru Waltz," "Für Alina"). The speaker is confident and uses strong declarative statements to justify initiating the discussion early.
2025-10-08
Third reading of the Draft Act supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The style is confident, direct, and persuasive, emphasizing the logical necessity of amending the law and taking immediate action. Sharp rhetoric is employed to quash opponents' fears, accusing them of creating a climate of fear and possessing a Luddite-like mindset.
2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is a blend of optimism—stressing that the Estonian people have never lived so well—and an urgent sense of necessity driven by the current security situation. Michal employs logical arguments and numerical data, but he is also combative, accusing the opposition of inciting "class hatred" and incompetence. He emphasizes the inevitability and necessity of the government's actions (we have to do this).
2025-09-24
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the internationally binding obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (708 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, procedural, and fact-based, focusing on communicating the activities and decisions of the National Defence Committee. The tone is neutral and informative, avoiding emotional appeals, and emphasizes a logical approach achieved through consensus and thorough preparation. The speaker uses official language to present proposals concerning the procedure to the Board of the Riigikogu.
2025-09-17
Second reading of the draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker adopts an urgent and serious tone, stressing the speed and efficiency required for the law's adoption, noting that "every day is immensely important." The rhetoric is primarily logical and procedural, justifying the haste by referencing the security situation ("a crisis doesn't wait, and God forbid, neither does war"). Praise is also directed at the National Defense Committee to highlight the existing consensus.
2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The speaker's style is formal ("Esteemed Chairman! Good presenter!") and direct, utilizing an analytical line of questioning. The tone is rather demanding and focuses on logical appeal, emphasizing the necessity of thoroughly planning and practicing the crisis plans.
2025-09-10
Draft law amending the Defence Service Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (664 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

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.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The style is highly formal and respectful, employing traditional forms of address ("Esteemed Chairman! Dear colleagues!"). The tone is confident and persuasive, emotionally underscoring the supreme quality of the draft legislation. Strong comparative language is utilized to highlight the exceptional value of the initiative.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetoric is extremely combative, urgent, and sharply accusatory, especially directed at the Moscow church, which is referred to as a "hostile organization" and an "FSB subcontractor." It employs strong emotional comparisons, such as equating Kirill with radical mullahs calling for jihad, supporting this assertion with historical and security facts. The overall tone is formal, but the content is uncompromising and demands swift action.
2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

Speaker A is direct and probing, focusing on the deficiencies in the scope of the policy. Speaker B uses an urgent, motivating, and optimistic tone, emphasizing that things are possible if they act collectively. He uses historical parallels (Estonian independence) to inspire collective action and balances logical political demands (shelters, training) with an emotional appeal for the protection of residents' lives.
2025-06-04
Draft law (642 SE) on the withdrawal from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, serious, and combative, especially regarding the topic of the eastern neighbor, where Putin is named the perpetrator of the crime of aggression and a war criminal. Strategic metaphors are employed (a poker game, having the cards in hand) to explain deterrence. The appeal is primarily logical and strategic, emphasizing the practical necessity of guaranteeing security.
2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is optimistic, assured, and strongly value-driven, connecting education directly to the nation's survival and national defense. A resolute and determined tone is employed, stressing the necessity of moving "only forward" and criticizing political hesitation. Emotional appeals are utilized (such as "faith in education" and "the miracle of the nation"), alongside historical parallels (the University of Tartu, periods of occupation).
2025-05-14
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is passionate and at times confrontational, employing strong emotional appeals (e.g., "injustice is never good"). The speaker openly expresses distrust regarding other debates, hinting at a hidden agenda and dishonesty ("I simply don't believe those crocodile tears"). A sharp political comparison is drawn between Dmitry Peskov and Varro Vooglaid.
2025-04-09
Third reading of the draft law amending the Defence Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (Strengthening Maritime Security) (565 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent and straightforward, emphasizing the pragmatic necessity of the bill given the deteriorating security situation. The speaker employs logical arguments to justify stricter provisions (e.g., the right to sink), acknowledging their potential bluntness but stressing their clarity. The tone is persuasive and aimed at securing universal support.
2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is highly combative, urgent, and moralistic, employing sharp and provocative language (e.g., "exorcism," "mullahs calling for jihad"). The speaker stresses the necessity of decisive action, viewing the search for compromise as a weakness, and makes a strong appeal to national security. He utilizes direct accusations and comparative devices to demonstrate the inherent hostility of the Moscow church.
2025-03-11
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).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

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.
2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The style is serious and analytical, emphasizing the security threat and the urgent need to act, given that the security situation is not improving. Strong metaphors are employed, such as Russian citizens being described as "checker pieces" on the geopolitical chessboard. The speaker balances historical references (Lennart Meri, the Constitutional Assembly) with pragmatic political reality ("the math matters, consensus matters").
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The rhetoric is two-sided: in foreign policy discussions, it is analytical and concrete, posing structured questions. However, when attacking the opposition, the style shifts, becoming highly emotional and dramatic, employing strong literary comparisons ("In Orwell's book," "Truth is a lie and a lie is truth") to brand the opponents' actions as absurd.
2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is analytical, concerned, and serious, centered on describing the international threat. The speaker uses logical argumentation to detail the course of events and Russia's objectives. The speech concludes with a direct, practical question that calls into question the actual impact of legislative activity.
2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The tone is urgent and compelling, emphasizing that the security situation is worsening and that "we must not tire or break." The speaker uses sharp language when criticizing opponents, dismissing their talk as "whining and wailing," but simultaneously presents logical and fact-based arguments regarding the necessity of defense investments. He employs strong emotional appeals, referencing the need to prevent war crimes like those in Irpin and Bucha from occurring in Estonia, and concludes with a call to support the bill.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is a blend of factual arguments (correcting budget figures and facts) and emotional appeal, particularly in the defense of the honor of Estonian soldiers. The tone is passionate and at times combative, utilizing strong language to refute the opposing side's accusations. Historical context (WWII, Afghanistan) is employed to underscore the trust of allies and Estonia's military status.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (478 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The speaker's style is extremely formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a steering committee rapporteur. Logical appeals are employed, emphasizing dates, deadlines, and the steering committee's consensus decisions, without emotional or personal coloring. The objective of the address is to deliver a factual overview of the progress of the draft bill's proceedings.
2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The first speaker employs a formal, procedural, and fact-based style, focusing on the decisions of the National Defence Committee and stressing the importance of consensus. The second speaker is more emotional and combative, using metaphors ("Kört-Pärtel's shirt") to criticize the confusion, and relying on a historical narrative (the losses suffered by Estonian soldiers) to emphasize the trustworthiness of the allies.
2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the first contribution thereto."

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is well-reasoned, authoritative, and legally precise, centering on logical justification and the clarification of legislative specifics. A powerful, value-driven appeal is employed to underscore the importance of allied relations, specifically referencing the musketeers' principle ("One for all, all for one"). The speaker directly confronts criticism, dismantling the opposing side's simplistic understanding of the objectives of conflict.
2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) entitled "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq" (478 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, objective, and focuses on facts and procedural details. The tone is authoritative, particularly when conveying Commission decisions, utilizing logical appeal and avoiding emotional expressions. There is a brief expression of displeasure regarding the raising of extraneous (Syria) issues.
2024-11-06
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style is formal, procedural, and authoritative, appropriate for the role of a commission representative. The speaker balances procedural details (session dates, amendments, deadlines) with strategic rationale (alliance relations, the development of soldiers). Both logical arguments and a brief, yet impactful moral appeal (avoiding the emergence of an evil state) are employed.
2024-11-05
Overview of the Government of the Republic’s Activities in the Implementation of European Union Policy

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal and direct, emphasizing Parliament's responsibility and Estonia's interests in Europe. The speaker employs both logical arguments (referencing laws and procedures) and forceful language, particularly when criticizing Hungary's pro-Kremlin stance and the domestic political opposition. He uses memorable metaphors, such as "bureaucracy festival" and "holier than the Pope of Rome," to highlight the dangers of adopting regulations.
2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is urgent and resolute, emphasizing the need to act faster and more consistently. Strong accusations are leveled against the Moscow church, calling it a servant of the Kremlin's imperialist ambitions, and appeals are made to both historical facts and national security considerations. The tone is formal yet passionate, blending logical argumentation with an emotional appeal.
2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in consequence thereof (offence-based sanctions) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is resolute and forceful, emphasizing the necessity of sanctions and the threat posed by the aggressor state. Strong, value-laden, and critical phrases are employed (e.g., "Kremlin chatbot," "brutal war"), and political support is balanced with logical arguments regarding the reduction of bureaucracy. The discourse is formal and focuses on political solutions.
2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The speech is formal and respectful, utilizing standard addresses ("Esteemed Chairman! Respected Minister!"). The tone is analytical and questioning, focusing on factual observations (the railway construction to Haapsalu) and the strategic assessment of political decisions.
2024-09-25
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (426 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is initially provoked and defensive ("I allowed myself to be provoked"), but it quickly shifts to being formal and substantive. Both logical (procedural) and emotional (appealing to constitutional values) arguments are employed to underscore the paramount importance of security. The speaker warns against engaging in populism and urges that matters be discussed calmly and thoroughly.
2024-09-18
Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Emergency Situation Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (426 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is insistent, serious, and slightly combative, particularly when criticizing the opposition. He uses the analogy of a training exercise ("training with live fire") and a reference to the Pärnu battalion to underscore the necessity of preparedness. The speech is direct, blending logical arguments with an emotional appeal to national duty and responsibility.
2024-09-11
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Financial Supervision Authority Act and Other Acts (422 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is serious, pressing, and analytical, constantly highlighting the ongoing battles in cyber and information space. A large number of logical arguments and fact-based examples are employed (GRU attacks, IMF warnings), but these are packaged within an existential threat narrative. The style is formal and utilizes military metaphors, referencing six battle spaces and the information front.
2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, starting with an acknowledgment ("excellent presentation") but quickly shifting to a critical, data-driven challenge. A logical appeal is employed, referencing both international experience and domestic studies. Finally, a precise, definitional correction regarding the minister's role is presented.
2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The rhetorical style is formal and direct, emphasizing the urgency of the situation concerning national defense ("The need exists"). Logical and structured questioning is employed to elicit specific recommendations from the economic expert for resolving the financing issue. The tone is concerned, but focused on finding solutions.
2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The address is formal and direct, beginning with polite salutations, but including a sharp and personal factual correction directed at the presenter. The style is interrogative and critical, employing a logical appeal while highlighting the problem of the massive outflow of funds.
2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The style is formal, yet analytical and suspicious in content, utilizing figurative expressions to describe the opponents' actions, such as "political fireworks and acrobatics." The speaker focuses on logical appeal, casting doubt on the true motives behind the vote of no confidence. The tone is defensively critical.
2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The rhetorical style is insistent, direct, and combative, utilizing strong metaphors and comparisons (e.g., comparing Kirill to radical mullahs who call for jihad). The speaker emphasizes the necessity of decisive action and warns against seeking compromise, which imperialists perceive as weakness. The argumentation is a blend of historical facts and emotional appeal, designed to underscore the gravity and urgency of the situation.
2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal, beginning with polite addresses, but immediately shifts to being provocative and boundary-pushing by raising the sensitive issue of nuclear armament. The speaker uses emphasis ("I emphasize: if") and frames their position as a question to steer the discussion toward security matters.
2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and challenging, calling into question the presenter's confidence and control over the facts. A logical appeal is employed, contrasting the presenter's claims with contrary information presented by a fellow faction member. It concludes by emphasizing the presenter's lack of trustworthiness.
2024-04-10
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Defence League Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (Bill 335 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is balanced, optimistic, and consensus-driven, emphasizing the normality and value of the parliament's work. An academic reference (Academician Juhan Peegel) is utilized to justify the complexity of the task, and the specific practical advantages of the legislative amendments are logically enumerated. The tone is official and aimed at securing the support of all Riigikogu members.
2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style is formal (when addressing the director and the minister), but critical and questioning. A rhetorical question is used to call the government's priorities into question. The appeal is logical, relying on the presented unemployment statistics.
2024-03-13
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The style is formal, analytical, and procedural, characteristic of a commission rapporteur who presents a detailed overview of the work process. The speaker employs logical argumentation to justify the commission's decisions and the course of the proceedings, focusing on facts, dates, and procedural steps. The tone is neutral and objective, devoid of emotional appeals.
2024-03-12
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is formal and businesslike, strongly emphasizing urgency by requesting colleagues to support the draft legislation and advance it to the second reading "smoothly, yet urgently." The speech is structured around logical argumentation, explaining the bill's three main objectives and the procedural background (a consensus decision and the preparation of officials). Emotional appeals are avoided; the focus is strictly on facts and necessities.
2024-02-21
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)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

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.
2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style is formal and analytical, containing strong moral condemnation, using phrases such as "war crime" and "perverse idea." The speaker employs rhetorical questions to underscore the scale of the problem and to seek practical solutions for the repatriation of the children.
2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal and inquiry-focused, employing salutations such as "esteemed Chairman" and "respected Minister." The tone is one of concern and urgency, particularly regarding the fulfillment of promises, and relies on logical arguments and statistical data. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of identifying obstacles and finding solutions.
2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The rhetorical style is formal (it's an address to the Prime Minister), yet simultaneously urgent and demanding. Emotional appeals are employed (a fierce will to defend, a will to win), and a pointed question is posed, highlighting the need for rapid modernization ("How do we get out of the 19th century and into the 21st?").
2024-01-18
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The speaker's style is direct and combines praise for the minister's vision with sharp accusations directed at the opposition. The tone is critical and questioning, utilizing strong phrases such as "Italian-style strike" and "to pull a fast one," which suggests political manipulation. The questions posed are detailed and demand specific long-term plans.
2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The rhetorical style is sharp, condemnatory, and combative, employing strong emotional appeals (such as calling something "extremely shameful"). The speech is direct, beginning with personal condemnation and then moving on to address a specific procedural matter.