By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Tali

A high level of expertise in national defense, mandates for foreign operations, and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), particularly concerning the work of the National Defense Committee. Uses precise references to relevant legislation (the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act, the National Defense Act) and procedural details, such as consensus-based decisions and the setting of deadlines. Also possesses knowledge of Estonia's historical ties to Iraq (General Laidoner and the drawing of borders) as well as the objectives and threat assessments of foreign operations.

The speaker exhibits a deep understanding of the operational structure of the European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK), the legislative processes within the Riigikogu, and international parliamentary cooperation. They specifically cite EU reports (Letta, Draghi, Niinistö) and international forums (COSAC), elaborating on the goals of regulatory transposition and bureaucracy reduction. This expertise further extends to security and infrastructure projects, such as Rail Baltic and Via Baltica, alongside matters concerning the funding of European defense capabilities.