By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Tali
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker vigorously supports Estonia's proactive and early involvement in the negotiations for the European Union's long-term budget (MFF), emphasizing the critical timeliness of this discussion. The main political priorities are defense and security, competitiveness and research, and connectivity and energy security. The stance on increasing the MFF volume (to approximately 2 trillion) is positive, with the goal of ensuring a positive net position for Estonia.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is on ensuring security and legal order, strongly supporting the draft amendment to the Police and Border Guard Act. The position is that the legal loophole must be fixed immediately so that the police can be effective and capable of ensuring a free and secure society. The political framework is strongly oriented towards performance and technological progress, contrasting with intimidation and a Luddite mindset.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political platform is firmly focused on supporting the government's budget. It emphasizes a liberal right-wing worldview and stresses the necessity of restoring public confidence given the threat posed by our eastern neighbor. Key priorities include strengthening national defense, fostering economic growth, and raising the wages of frontline workers. The speaker underscores that the Estonian state, its people, and its culture must endure for all time, thereby strongly tying policy to the objective of value-based permanence.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The most crucial topic is the deliberation of Draft Bill 708, which pertains to national defense and foreign operations. The speaker strongly supports the bill's progression and emphasizes the political consensus within the National Defense Committee. The political framework is clearly procedural and policy-driven, focusing on the smooth implementation of the legislation.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily centered on national security and crisis preparedness, emphasizing the rapid processing of the legislation due to the current security situation. The speaker vigorously supports amending the Emergency Situation Act to ensure clear sheltering plans and the dissemination of threat notifications (EE-ALARM). The approach is policy-driven and results-oriented, stressing the critical importance of societal readiness during both peacetime and wartime. The party (Eesti 200) supports the swift enactment of the draft bill into law.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The political focus is directed toward ensuring the nation's financial stability and crisis preparedness. The speaker questions the readiness of the Financial Supervision Authority in the event of war or a large-scale infrastructure disruption (internet, electricity). This stance is demanding, centering on the actual operational capacity of institutions during a crisis, and emphasizing a results-based approach.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is clearly supportive of the general principles of the national defense bill, which include voluntary service and the involvement of conscripts in international naval operations. The support is strong and consensual, reflecting the committee's unanimity. The focus is policy- and procedure-centric, detailing the content of the bill and its further progress.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is currently directed toward supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act. The speaker has adopted a strongly supportive stance, highlighting the quality and superiority of this draft bill compared to earlier attempts. This position is framed by an emphasis on effectiveness and political quality, asserting that the bill is "better and more comprehensive than all previous drafts combined."
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position centers on national security and sovereignty, stressing the necessity of terminating the activities of the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia, given that it is a hostile organization of the Kremlin and a vestige of the Russian occupation. This position is strongly value-based, directly linking the Moscow church to the Putin regime and Russian imperialist ambitions. The speaker forcefully supports the corresponding draft law to provide a legislative solution to this situation.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is on the accelerated implementation of civil defense and crisis preparedness, emphasizing that there is no time to waste, as we are already behind schedule. The politician strongly supports passing legislative amendments to establish notification systems, training programs, and requirements for shelters, justifying this by citing the health and lives of Estonian residents. This stance is strongly value-driven and centered on ensuring public safety.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on strengthening national defense and deterrence, firmly supporting withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention to allow for the deployment of anti-personnel mines. This stance is justified by the changed security environment and the necessity of utilizing all available means to defend Estonia. It is stressed that previous assumptions (such as Fukuyama’s claim that "history is over") have proven to be mistaken, necessitating a policy reassessment.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the transition to Estonian-language education as the cornerstone of national security and societal cohesion. Concern is also expressed regarding Estonia’s political culture, sharply criticizing the state funding allocated to a political party that has been convicted of corruption three times. He/She supports long-term reforms in education and science, including allocating 1% of GDP to R&D funding. The survival of the nation and the preservation of culture are paramount in policy formation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on supporting media experts (especially Raul Rebane) for the Council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR), emphasizing the necessity of having skills in exposing Kremlin influence operations. He/She adopts a values-based stance against injustice and expresses deep skepticism regarding the arguments put forth during debates on certain draft legislation, suggesting a hidden agenda.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position strongly favors strengthening national defense and maritime security, underscoring the bill's timeliness and expediency given the deteriorated security environment. The focus is policy- and value-driven, highlighting the necessity of using clear language that the eastern neighbor can understand. The speaker supports providing the Navy with legal clarity regarding the use of force to counter hybrid pressure.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main political position centers on national security and the preservation of the Estonian people, language, and culture, which necessitates decisive action. The most pressing issue is the immediate cessation of the activities of the Moscow Orthodox Church in Estonia, as it is widely regarded as a tool for the Kremlin's imperialistic ambitions. This stance is fundamentally value-based and requires an uncompromising approach, given that seeking compromise is viewed as a sign of weakness.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward national defense and deterrence. The speaker stresses the necessity of employing non-standard solutions and technology to counter an overwhelming adversary, thereby supporting an innovation-based defense policy. This position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the critical role of the nation’s will to defend itself.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The central theme is national security and the right to vote in local elections, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring the preservation of the Estonian nation, language, and culture. The speaker strongly supports amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens, as well as non-integrated persons, in local elections. Their positions are firmly rooted in values and security concerns, citing Russia's aggression and the Kremlin's influence operations. They represent the stance of Eesti 200, which holds that only Estonian and European Union citizens should be eligible to vote.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Politically speaking, the priority is foreign policy and strengthening the security of the European Union, supporting the existence of Estonia's long-term plan. Domestically, the speaker is taking a strong stance against the motion of no confidence in the prime minister, accusing the party that filed the motion of criminal corruption. The speaker frames the corruption accusations in terms of values, referring to the situation as "complete Orwell."
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly directed against Russia's imperialistic activity, emphasizing the Putin regime's goal of restoring the Russian Empire and Georgia's entry into Russia's sphere of influence. The speaker questions (offering moderate criticism) the practical value of the proposed statement in helping Georgia and the free world. The stance is strongly value-based, stressing support for freedom-loving Georgians.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly in favor of the coalition government's budget and the security tax, underscoring the necessity for certainty in defense and for bringing the nation's finances into order. The strategic focus is aimed at moving towards greater economic competitiveness and growth, and achieving balance in the state budget. This position is value-based, highlighting Estonia's currently high standard of living, which is attributed to its membership in the EU and NATO.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The support for the draft legislation extending the mandates of the international military operations (Inherent Resolve in Iraq and NATO Mission Iraq) is strong and clear. The political position is value-based, emphasizing the ensuring of Estonia's security through allied relations and the role of a reliable partner alongside the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. It is stressed that Estonian soldiers always fight for Estonian interests, not as mercenaries.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
A strong focus on national defense and international allied relations, especially with the United States of America, which is considered crucial for guaranteeing Estonian security. It firmly supports the participation of Estonian defense forces personnel in foreign operations (Iraq, Red Sea) to fulfill allied obligations and prevent the emergence of an "evil state." It emphasizes the need to amend the constitution to prevent citizens of aggressor states (Russia, Belarus) from participating in elections, citing security policy considerations.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly pro-European Union and value-based, emphasizing the protection of Estonia's vital interests within the EU and active participation in shaping common policy. The speaker strongly advocates for increasing European defense capabilities (with a target of 3% of GDP) and providing comprehensive support to Ukraine in its war of aggression. Simultaneously, there is a demand for reducing bureaucracy by establishing the principle that for every new regulation adopted, two old ones must be scrapped. The political framework is distinctly security- and value-based, standing in opposition to authoritarian regimes and their influence.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
This political stance is heavily focused on safeguarding Estonian security, calling for the immediate cessation of activities by the Orthodox Church operating under the Moscow Patriarchate in Estonia, given that it is viewed as a subcontractor for the Kremlin's intelligence services. The proponent supports the Interior Minister's initiative and underscores the necessity of restoring the historical status quo, where only a single Orthodox Church functions within Estonia. The overall political framework is strongly driven by values and security concerns, highlighting historical continuity.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The most prominent topics are national defense and sanctions policy, where the speaker adopts a strong, value-based stance. National defense is viewed as a vital and existential domain that must not be politically exploited. There is strong support for tightening sanctions against Russia and Belarus, demanding a full trade embargo to cut off funding for the aggressor and corruption. Support is also given to legislative bills aimed at reducing bureaucracy and streamlining the work of security institutions.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position heavily emphasizes national resilience and crisis readiness, underscoring Parliament's mandate to remain operational even during technical failures or crises, thereby fulfilling its responsibility to the public. The speaker strongly advocates for bolstering national defense and control over the information domain, while simultaneously criticizing the political opposition for its perceived helplessness. The overall focus is value-driven and aimed at guaranteeing institutional effectiveness.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position strongly emphasizes increasing national defense expenditures, directing particular attention to the defense of cyber and information space alongside kinetic warfare. The speaker considers the functioning of the e-state and digital services paramount in ensuring national security, referencing public opinion surveys that indicate the population's greatest fear is precisely hybrid threats. He supports the governing coalition's strategy for developing both digital defense capabilities and cyber offensive capabilities.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is heavily centered on the capability gaps in national defense and the question of their financing, a necessity driven by the proximity of an aggressor state. The speaker stresses the need to secure 1.5 to 1.7 billion euros for defense spending, pointing out the lack of consensus regarding tax hikes or expenditure cuts. This stance is problem-oriented and demands specific solutions from the government's economic advisor to achieve budget equilibrium.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political position heavily focuses on developing Estonia's defense industry and boosting domestic production, particularly concerning munitions. The necessity is stressed to retain large public procurement funds (1.6 billion euros) within Estonia, instead of channeling them abroad to foreign countries (France, Spain, Germany). This stance is results-oriented, highlighting the economic benefits derived through national defense spending.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker adopts a strong, value-based stance, emphasizing national security and the protection of culture from foreign influences. The primary political objective is the immediate termination of the Moscow Patriarchate’s activities in Estonia, as it is deemed a tool for the Kremlin’s imperialist ambitions. Furthermore, the speaker firmly supports the transition to unified Estonian-language education and questions the motives behind the political attacks attempting to undermine this process.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position centers on the acquisition of nuclear technology and national defense matters, stressing the conditionality ("if") involved in obtaining new technology. The speaker raises the provocative question of Estonia potentially acquiring nuclear weapons or deploying tactical nuclear warheads on the country's territory. The focus remains on strategic and security policy issues.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly favors increasing defense capabilities and reducing bureaucracy within the Defense League (Kaitseliit). The speaker stresses that the outcome achieved is the best possible result, aimed at preserving the spirit of the Defense League and enhancing flexibility during times of crisis. He emphasizes that the job of parliament is to engage in lengthy debate, not merely to act as a rubber stamp, thereby focusing on a policy- and results-based approach.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is directed at the unemployment problem in Estonia and the criticism surrounding the use of foreign skilled labor. The speaker’s position strongly favors prioritizing the employment and retraining of domestic workers. The shaping of this stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the underutilization of the country’s internal labor resources.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is on national defense and the creation of a long-term security vision extending to the year 2045, which is considered an ambitious but achievable undertaking. The speaker strongly emphasizes the urgent need to achieve cross-party consensus regarding this strategic plan. The stance is policy- and procedure-centric, highlighting the crucial role of the new Commander of the Defense Forces in shaping national defense.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political emphasis is strongly placed on national defense and enhancing military training, which is presented as a policy-based and value-based priority. The speaker strongly supports legal amendments that create the legal basis for transmitting threat notifications and allow the defense forces to train in coastal and shore restricted zones. This position is aimed at achieving national defense objectives and is driven by the need to ensure the successful execution of the upcoming major exercise, Kevadtorm.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most important topic is the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty with Russia, which the speaker strongly supports, emphasizing that this should have happened back in 2014. This position is value-based, focusing on the fundamental difference between Estonia as a democratic rule-of-law state and Russia as an authoritarian empire. The speaker stresses that Russia does not adhere to international agreements and is therefore an unreliable partner.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily centered on Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the associated war crimes. Particular emphasis is placed on the humanitarian catastrophe, such as the deportation of children, and Russia's staggering human losses (400,000 soldiers). The stance taken is strongly value-based, condemning Russia's actions and seeking solutions for the return of the children.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is strongly directed towards supporting Ukraine and containing Russian aggression. Emphasis is placed on the critical importance of fulfilling allied commitments (the one million shells pledge), and there is a demand for using Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and to punish the aggressor. These positions are value-based and urgent, centering on security and ensuring the war is turned towards victory.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly geared towards supporting national defense and military modernization. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of achieving technological superiority, innovative solutions, and a fierce will to defend in order to defeat a numerically superior adversary. The stance is clearly outcome-based, focusing on the implementation of 21st-century technology within the defense forces.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political platform is strongly focused on supporting regional development and education outside major cities, viewing this as a strategic vision. The speaker sharply criticizes the actions of the Tallinn City Government regarding insufficient support for education, linking this directly to the obstruction of the transition to Estonian-language instruction. This stance is deeply value-based and is intended to highlight the failure of the political opponent's activities.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-driven and focuses on national security and historical memory. The speaker expresses extremely strong opposition to the display of symbols of the occupying power, deeming it disgraceful. A firm stance is also emphasized regarding Russia's aggression against Ukraine, standing in opposition to those who deny it.