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[00:00:00] to run, shuffling that deck
[00:00:03] thoroughly. He noted that he decided not to run for personal
[00:00:06] reasons. He had promised his family five years
[00:00:10] ago that there would only be one term. Meanwhile, for example,
[00:00:13] the new director of the presidential office, Paavo Nõgene, expressed his opinion a few days ago
[00:00:16] on Vikerraadio, that if Karis had wanted
[00:00:20] to become president, he would have received the necessary support.
[00:00:24] But now everything is ready for the festive
[00:00:26] session. Speeches are given.
[00:00:30] Uh, Ülle Madise's oath of office will be heard, and we
[00:00:34] will also hear the anthem for the second time. But the session
[00:00:37] is chaired by the Speaker of the Riigikogu, Lauri Husser.
[00:00:41] Esteemed Riigikogu, respected President of the Republic of Estonia,
[00:00:45] Alar Karis with his spouse, respected
[00:00:48] President-elect Ülle Madise with her spouse,
[00:00:52] President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President
[00:00:55] Kersti Kaljulaid, Mr. Prime Minister,
[00:00:58] Ministers. Constitutional officeholders, Excellencies,
[00:01:02] guests, ladies and gentlemen, I open
[00:01:06] the Riigikogu plenary session, the eighth session's fourth
[00:01:09] working week's Monday
[00:01:12] session. And dear colleagues, we
[00:01:15] are starting the solemn ceremony of the President of the Republic of Estonia
[00:01:19] taking office. President Alar Karis, I invite you
[00:01:22] to the Riigikogu
[00:01:23] rostrum.
[00:01:29] This is, then, a historical moment. President Karis's last speech
[00:01:33] of his term. It will be very interesting to hear what tone Alar
[00:01:37] Karis
[00:01:37] chooses.
[00:01:41] Respected presidents, President-elect Jüri
[00:01:45] Madise, dear members of the Riigikogu and government,
[00:01:49] guests,
[00:01:52] dear Estonian people.
[00:01:55] Thank you for the trust placed in me.
[00:02:00] years ago, right here in the Riigikogu, I promised
[00:02:03] to uphold the Constitution, the internal and external
[00:02:07] peace inscribed in its preamble, and
[00:02:11] to patiently listen and
[00:02:13] notice. I spoke of a resourceful
[00:02:17] people, a people who are not
[00:02:20] afraid to meet the unknown.
[00:02:24] Surprisingly many such encounters have occurred over the past few years.
[00:02:27] Pandemic. War,
[00:02:31] inflation, climate and
[00:02:33] energy crisis, finally, the aggressive
[00:02:36] development of new technologies, artificial intelligence.
[00:02:39] None of these
[00:02:43] challenges started in Estonia. Crises have
[00:02:47] reached us from further away, and as a small country,
[00:02:50] we are even more affected compared to
[00:02:54] larger ones. We have had to recognize
[00:02:58] these unknowns. learn, and
[00:03:01] if necessary, change our way of thinking and behavior.
[00:03:04] But we have
[00:03:06] adapted and managed.
[00:03:08] What is the president's
[00:03:12] role in this sum of crises?
[00:03:16] The president's job is to notice, to be able to
[00:03:19] listen, to unite instead of
[00:03:21] divide, to seek balance, to maintain
[00:03:25] diversity, to stand for internal and external
[00:03:29] peace. "At least that's how I understand
[00:03:33] this office. It is easy to talk
[00:03:36] to friends, but one must also communicate with those
[00:03:40] whose understanding differs from ours.
[00:03:43] It is easy to read talking points, but
[00:03:46] one must think and act independently, and
[00:03:50] based on local conditions.
[00:03:53] It is effective and memorable to be bold and
[00:03:56] belligerent in words, but what is important is achieving the result."
[00:04:01] It's nice to hear one's own voice, but
[00:04:05] one does not become wise that way.
[00:04:08] While in maintaining external peace we can
[00:04:10] rely on soft diplomacy and our
[00:04:14] friends and allies, especially
[00:04:16] our closest Nordic and Baltic
[00:04:20] countries, then in maintaining internal peace,
[00:04:23] we have no one else to rely on but
[00:04:27] ourselves.
[00:04:30] Internal peace begins with trust and
[00:04:32] belonging,
[00:04:35] with the state's attitude, understandable
[00:04:37] laws, avoiding over-regulation,
[00:04:40] the responsibility of the law-maker,
[00:04:43] the ability to think not only of one's
[00:04:47] votes, but of the broader impact of the law,
[00:04:49] the interplay
[00:04:52] of laws. The collision with ever new crises,
[00:04:55] the daily squabbling between politicians.
[00:04:58] the constant need for attention and
[00:05:02] attention economy characteristic of a fleeting society have raised the temperature
[00:05:05] of society, reduced the ability to read critically
[00:05:08] and to, if necessary, also...
[00:05:12] disagree. Soon we will have
[00:05:15] election debates, which will focus on highlighting
[00:05:19] opposing views.
[00:05:21] Then experts will assess who managed to put
[00:05:25] whom in their place more skillfully. But what could be the impact on our
[00:05:29] elected body's activities if we started
[00:05:33] rewarding cooperation more,
[00:05:36] appreciating the productive passes that led to
[00:05:40] goals, alongside the goals themselves? Our
[00:05:43] culture of discussion needs culture,
[00:05:46] otherwise the spiritual health of society will suffer and the self-
[00:05:49] censorship characteristic of a silent era will emerge.
[00:05:53] Dear co-thinkers,
[00:05:56] I have been asked a lot, especially in the last week,
[00:05:59] what good things I will take
[00:06:03] away from five years? I have answered that a firm
[00:06:06] conviction, the knowledge of the Estonian person's
[00:06:09] resourcefulness,
[00:06:11] the ability to adapt to difficulties and crises, it is precisely in the
[00:06:15] ability to cope in any situation that the wisdom of the Estonian people
[00:06:18] lies. This is our
[00:06:21] ingenuity, our essence, our guarantee of
[00:06:25] survival. The joy and knowledge of a free country,
[00:06:29] of an excellent living environment, good
[00:06:32] education and a safe home
[00:06:35] outweigh the difficulties and make us act and
[00:06:38] decide every day.
[00:06:41] I wish politicians and officials even greater
[00:06:44] decisiveness than before.
[00:06:48] Otherwise, things will not move forward and problems
[00:06:51] will accumulate. Both an aging and
[00:06:54] shrinking Estonia, as well as Europe more broadly, need new
[00:06:58] moves. Bold decisions, clever
[00:07:01] solutions, courage to take risks.
[00:07:05] The ability to change decisions when necessary. Listening to and
[00:07:08] trusting younger generations.
[00:07:11] As a small digital leader, there is an opportunity to be
[00:07:14] flexible. Additional momentum is given to
[00:07:17] Estonia by the modernization of education and economy. The implementation of new
[00:07:21] technologies, increasing productivity,
[00:07:24] expanding foreign markets, leveraging Estonia's advantages
[00:07:28] and experience as a digital country. In short, a brain
[00:07:32] economy. Whether it is real or
[00:07:35] artificial. Focus.
[00:07:39] Artificial intelligence, alongside security, has become one of the central
[00:07:42] topics in the world. There are three options: to
[00:07:45] ignore, to forbid, or
[00:07:48] to adapt. I do not
[00:07:52] believe in prohibitions. Development cannot be restricted, but
[00:07:55] it must be guided, a balance must be found,
[00:07:59] a safe environment must be provided,
[00:08:02] technology must be made to work for people.
[00:08:06] Artificial intelligence has arrived as a great unknown, and Estonia
[00:08:10] is setting an example. An example
[00:08:13] of how to cope with it. From an idea born at a meeting with some
[00:08:16] thinkers in Karioru, a nationwide
[00:08:20] educational innovation has now grown with the support of schools and the Ministry of Education
[00:08:23] and Research, which consolidates Estonia
[00:08:26] as a digital country, attracts attention
[00:08:29] and interest, and opens doors
[00:08:32] to us even in the most remote corners, and most
[00:08:36] importantly, provides young people with a future-proof
[00:08:40] education. And... I will continue to deal with
[00:08:44] artificial intelligence in education, as a patron of this
[00:08:47] leapfrog, and as a member of the UN global
[00:08:50] artificial intelligence, AI forgood commission.
[00:08:53] As president, I will continue
[00:08:56] to stand for curiosity and knowledge-basedness,
[00:08:59] diversity and distinctiveness,
[00:09:02] internal and external peace, freedoms and
[00:09:05] maintaining balance.
[00:09:09] I thank my advisors, the President's Chancellor, and
[00:09:12] staff, all the people with whom
[00:09:16] the last five years were made possible in joint
[00:09:20] work and harmony, and of course my wife
[00:09:23] Sirje, without whom this would not have been possible,
[00:09:27] and who took on a leading role in helping Ukrainian
[00:09:30] children and speaking up for the mental health of
[00:09:33] young people.
[00:09:36] Dear President-elect, Ülle
[00:09:37] Madise.
[00:09:40] The office of the Estonian head of state is a great honor and an even greater
[00:09:43] responsibility. I wish you the skill to pay attention,
[00:09:47] to notice, to ask the right questions, to find
[00:09:51] time for reflection,
[00:09:54] but especially to remain yourself,
[00:09:58] not to be afraid of meeting the unknown,
[00:10:01] strength, wisdom, and
[00:10:04] firm resolve to uphold this
[00:10:06] office. I thank
[00:10:08] you.
[00:10:17] "If we were to summarize the most topical thought of the President's speech
[00:10:20] in one sentence, then it was a rather sharp
[00:10:24] hint towards the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so those disagreements still
[00:10:28] exist, but what does that hint matter anymore, because now
[00:10:31] Alar Karis has given his last speech
[00:10:34] of his presidential term, because now
[00:10:37] the taking of the oath
[00:10:40] begins. We will continue with the
[00:10:43] taking of the oath of office by the new president. President-elect
[00:10:46] Ülle Madise, I ask you to take the oath of office
[00:10:50] before the Riigikogu to the Estonian
[00:10:53] people.
[00:10:56] Well, actually, Ülle Madise's name was already speculated about five years ago,
[00:10:59] but it probably wasn't the right time yet. Madise finally announced
[00:11:03] on August 17 that she would run. In Madise's case,
[00:11:07] of course, it is also said that she has the potential for two
[00:11:09] presidential terms. But now, upon assuming the office of President
[00:11:13] of the Republic, I, Ülle
[00:11:16] Madise, solemnly swear to uphold
[00:11:19] inviolably the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Estonia,
[00:11:22] to justly and impartially use the power granted
[00:11:25] to me, and to faithfully fulfill my duties
[00:11:29] with all my abilities and best
[00:11:31] understanding for the benefit of the Estonian people
[00:11:34] and the Republic.
[00:11:35] kasuks.
[00:11:43] The oath of office has been taken. President Ülle Madise bows towards the Riigikogu.
[00:11:46] She has promised to work very diligently and daily
[00:11:50] with the Riigikogu, and her idea is that every
[00:11:54] mandate received deserves respect. And remember
[00:11:57] this time, at 11 minutes past 3 PM,
[00:12:01] Ülle Madise's term as President of the Republic
[00:12:05] of Estonia began, and now it has also been signed. This is
[00:12:08] like a blank sheet on which pages will be drawn.
[00:12:26] "And now power symbolically moves
[00:12:29] from one president to another, and
[00:12:33] the symbol of this power is the presidential
[00:12:36] chain of office. the presidential chain of office on Ülle Madise's
[00:12:40] shoulders. The presidents shake hands,
[00:12:43] and a new era has
[00:12:44] begun.
[00:12:51] And now the new folder is on the Riigikogu podium, already
[00:12:55] brought with the speech
[00:12:57] text, and President Ülle Madise's speech will indeed be a very exciting
[00:13:01] wait.
[00:13:04] But now, the anthem of the Republic of Estonia.
[00:13:08] The Riigikogu rises
[00:13:09] to its feet.
[00:13:14] How beautiful you
[00:13:17] are. I cannot
[00:13:21] find a greater
[00:13:25] garden in the world,
[00:13:29] oh my dear, how beloved
[00:13:31] you are, dear land, you my
[00:13:35] fatherland.
[00:13:40] You have indeed
[00:13:42] given birth
[00:13:45] to me and
[00:13:47] raised me.
[00:13:50] I thank you
[00:13:53] always and... and will remain by
[00:13:56] your side until death,
[00:13:59] you are my dearest,
[00:14:02] you dear fatherland.
[00:14:06] isama,
[00:14:11] May God watch over you,
[00:14:15] my dear fatherland,
[00:14:19] isamaa,
[00:14:22] may he be your protector
[00:14:25] and helper in all
[00:14:29] that may come, all that
[00:14:32] is undertaken
[00:14:34] here, brave
[00:14:37] fatherland.
[00:14:46] The anthem was heard for the second time today, but today is a bit
[00:14:49] special. By the way, the Estonian
[00:14:52] National Male Choir under the direction of Mik Üleoja.
[00:14:55] Very esteemed President of the Republic of Estonia,
[00:14:58] Ülle Madise, I congratulate you on behalf of the Riigikogu
[00:15:02] and ask you to the Riigikogu
[00:15:05] rostrum.
[00:15:08] And now, probably the most exciting moment of today:
[00:15:11] Ülle Madise goes to the Riigikogu rostrum and delivers her
[00:15:15] first speech of her term.
[00:15:18] Hopefully, we will hear how Ülle Madise will
[00:15:21] shape her presidency, because the Estonian people expect it.
[00:15:27] Esteemed representatives of the people,
[00:15:30] President Alar Karis,
[00:15:32] presidents, prime minister, ministers,
[00:15:36] constitutional officials. Incumbents, Your Excellencies,
[00:15:40] guests.
[00:15:42] On September 2nd, I spoke before you about how Estonia's
[00:15:46] greatest treasure is its people. This
[00:15:49] is true. We must do everything
[00:15:52] possible so that there are many carriers of Estonian language
[00:15:55] and culture. So that Estonia is the best place
[00:15:58] for raising children and growing old, for inventing and
[00:16:02] writing poetry, for science and
[00:16:04] doing business. So that children are among the world's most
[00:16:07] intelligent, balanced, and happy,
[00:16:11] so that their zest for life does not disappear
[00:16:15] later as parents and workers, nor
[00:16:18] because of age or health.
[00:16:22] Clean nature, rustling forests, the sea,
[00:16:26] lakes, rivers, birds and animals, plants,
[00:16:30] mushrooms, bees, fish, dragonflies.
[00:16:34] In just one generation, the nature here will be even more beautiful
[00:16:37] than it is now, if only we know
[00:16:39] how to preserve it. Estonia is indeed one of the most pleasant
[00:16:43] places in the world to live, already
[00:16:46] now, with mosquitoes and puddles, good and bad
[00:16:50] skiing weather.
[00:16:52] Everyone here in Estonia must be able to feel that they themselves,
[00:16:56] as well as their lives, work, and creativity, are
[00:16:59] valuable. That we fit in comfortably
[00:17:02] here, as diverse
[00:17:05] as we are, with our interests, views,
[00:17:09] lifestyles, tastes, and
[00:17:12] mother tongue. High culture, pop culture,
[00:17:15] alternative culture and underground, all this colorful
[00:17:19] palette. Practicing for the song and dance festival does not
[00:17:23] interfere with Hip-Hop or a midnight rave, and
[00:17:25] vice versa. Estonia is free, exciting,
[00:17:29] vibrant, developing, diverse.
[00:17:33] Can we maintain and continue
[00:17:36] to build such an Estonia?
[00:17:38] In my opinion, it depends on trust,
[00:17:41] hope for the future, and
[00:17:43] courage.
[00:17:47] Perhaps we do not notice every day or have forgotten that in most places in Estonia,
[00:17:51] goodness, simple work, peasant wisdom, and
[00:17:54] helping each other are still held in high regard. A neighbor pulls
[00:17:57] out a car stuck in the snow, and also
[00:18:01] clears the driveway for the other, an old person freezing at the bus
[00:18:03] stop gets a ride and reaches their destination.
[00:18:07] Children from another family get home from practice with their own, fresh cucumbers
[00:18:11] and tomatoes are left in a bag on a neighbor's doorknob, or
[00:18:14] apples are put out for everyone to take.
[00:18:17] Let us notice this, acknowledge it, and
[00:18:20] participate.
[00:18:24] In the work of the Chancellor of Justice, I unfortunately saw too often
[00:18:27] how a person truly gives their
[00:18:31] best, dedicates themselves to the good of others,
[00:18:33] but is not reciprocated. Yet one
[00:18:38] should. For example, a mother who, by
[00:18:42] fate, raises a child alone, works, studies a very
[00:18:46] necessary profession for society, volunteers wherever
[00:18:50] she can, yet if she herself needs
[00:18:53] help, how often can she encounter
[00:18:56] administrative harassment and cold arrogance when seeking
[00:18:59] support?
[00:19:02] My colleagues and I at the Chancellor of Justice's office always
[00:19:06] and everywhere opposed spiritless proceedings,
[00:19:09] for what kind of system is it where one can shrug coldly and state,
[00:19:13] 'the clients did not receive the service,'
[00:19:15] instead of realizing that a child and their mother were left
[00:19:18] in distress?
[00:19:22] There are those who solve problems, fortunately, but can
[00:19:25] we recognize them and acknowledge
[00:19:27] them for it? For example, a police officer who
[00:19:31] saves the life of a child speeding on an electric scooter,
[00:19:34] takes the child and the scooter home, and hears from the parent
[00:19:37] in response, "I won't even
[00:19:41] say."
[00:19:43] I just wonder how anyone can think that a well-trained
[00:19:47] official leaves their family in the evening to go to work with the sole
[00:19:50] thought of harassing decent
[00:19:52] fellow citizens.
[00:19:55] Or a teacher who worries about students
[00:19:58] in their heart, seeks opportunities for them to spread their wings,
[00:20:02] comes home in the evening, opens the computer, and what
[00:20:05] comes out is not a thank you.
[00:20:10] "Dear fellow travelers, in my opinion, we need much
[00:20:14] more trust and warm
[00:20:16] appreciation.
[00:20:19] Each of us in our profession is a trained
[00:20:22] expert who gives their best,
[00:20:26] and trust must truly be earned. Let us all give our best
[00:20:29] in our lives and
[00:20:31] work.
[00:20:36] The attempts of the last decade to transform people,
[00:20:40] to dictate how to live, think, feel, or
[00:20:43] speak, have dealt
[00:20:45] an unavoidable
[00:20:47] setback to trust.
[00:20:50] The lesson has been learned, now trust must be
[00:20:53] restored.
[00:20:56] Especially, among people who experienced the brainwashing
[00:20:59] of the occupation era, all kinds of ideological
[00:21:02] propaganda evoke contempt, which can
[00:21:05] make even the best person write or do something they would not
[00:21:08] even think of otherwise, and
[00:21:11] vote simply against
[00:21:13] everything. In the end, resentment
[00:21:17] transforms into election results.
[00:21:20] "Everyone has the right to vote exactly as they see
[00:21:23] fit. That's what elections are for.
[00:21:27] The main thing is that people don't refrain from voting at all, that they don't
[00:21:31] remain silent, indifferent, or completely disconnected
[00:21:35] from life.
[00:21:37] Indifference, namely, is the enemy of a free, democratic
[00:21:41] society, as is the loss of hope for the future
[00:21:44] and simply
[00:21:45] noise.
[00:21:49] Even a state of law rests on trust,
[00:21:52] on the knowledge that rules apply to everyone and
[00:21:55] people are treated
[00:21:57] fairly.
[00:22:01] Whatever happens, let us not allow ourselves to be turned against
[00:22:04] each other, here, in our corner of the world, with
[00:22:08] our people.
[00:22:11] The number of people who are perhaps
[00:22:14] justifiably so unhappy that they are ready to destroy, should be
[00:22:18] as few as possible.
[00:22:20] because we need to build
[00:22:22] the future.
[00:22:27] Dear people,
[00:22:30] it is said, if you want peace, prepare, you
[00:22:33] know.
[00:22:36] Peace must be maintained, everyone can participate
[00:22:39] in this.
[00:22:42] The first step is to maintain
[00:22:43] peace of mind.
[00:22:46] There is too much fear of war in the air. When I come
[00:22:50] from a discussion about the actual security situation, assessed factually,
[00:22:52] my mind is always much calmer
[00:22:56] than when reading conscious incitement to fear.
[00:22:59] Of course, I know that politics or
[00:23:02] business lies behind it, but still.
[00:23:05] Yes, the world around us is unpredictable and
[00:23:08] dangerous. A global trust crisis as
[00:23:11] well, it's true. I understand the concern and worry
[00:23:14] myself.
[00:23:17] Ukraine must now be supported in every conceivable
[00:23:20] way, so that the war of aggression against Ukraine
[00:23:23] ends and lasting, just peace is achieved,
[00:23:26] so that war criminals are
[00:23:29] punished and the aggressor pays for
[00:23:31] the damages.
[00:23:33] It must be convincingly shown across the world that international
[00:23:36] law, a rules-based world order, and the protection
[00:23:40] of human rights are beneficial for most
[00:23:43] countries and for all
[00:23:46] people.
[00:23:50] Estonia has been carefully strengthened,
[00:23:53] the defense forces, the Defense League, the Women's Defense League, the entire broad
[00:23:57] national defense, dedicated neighbors in the Baltic and Nordic countries,
[00:24:00] Poland, all our allies in Europe and
[00:24:03] NATO. This is our
[00:24:06] security, it is not little,
[00:24:09] although much remains
[00:24:11] to be done.
[00:24:15] I ask you, let us not let fear or hopelessness
[00:24:18] into our souls. Fear paralyzes or incites
[00:24:21] foolishness. One must act
[00:24:25] wisely.
[00:24:28] I can confirm with the best knowledge that the future is not
[00:24:31] dark or predetermined. We are still building
[00:24:35] it ourselves. In times of confusion, one must
[00:24:39] see one's great opportunity and skillfully
[00:24:42] seize it. We have done it before.
[00:24:45] Foresightfully, resolutely, and
[00:24:48] with zest for life.
[00:24:51] Humor and lightness are needed more generally, and
[00:24:54] spiritual strength.
[00:24:57] Culture cannot be considered something that comes after everything
[00:25:00] else. Culture sustains and carries,
[00:25:03] comforts, expands, warns, cleanses the dark
[00:25:06] corners of the human soul, helps us become
[00:25:08] better.
[00:25:11] Let us not miss domestic cultural events.
[00:25:14] Let us make them inviting and accessible to children and
[00:25:18] young people, and to those who lack
[00:25:21] money or whose movement
[00:25:23] is difficult.
[00:25:26] Let us appreciate our writers, film and theater makers, artists,
[00:25:30] designers, museums, new and
[00:25:33] heritage.
[00:25:35] Let us always be interested in the way of life and culture of other
[00:25:38] peoples as well. In a foreign country, I always
[00:25:42] try to get to a museum or
[00:25:46] church or concert,
[00:25:49] "even for a moment. And let us be
[00:25:53] visible ourselves. Estonian artists' exhibitions abroad, our
[00:25:56] wonderful orchestras and choirs, theater performances, novels,
[00:26:00] medals in sports competitions, all this matters.
[00:26:04] Similarly, scientific research and inventions that have reached production,
[00:26:07] brave and trustworthy entrepreneurship, technology, start-up and
[00:26:11] mature entrepreneurship, and defense industry, of course, but
[00:26:15] not only that. In modern times, it is a great thing if an entrepreneur
[00:26:19] can produce something special and very well, at a reasonable
[00:26:22] price and environmentally friendly, and
[00:26:25] deliver the products on time, not just
[00:26:29] here in Estonia, but throughout the world.
[00:26:34] Dear listeners, Estonia's trump card is
[00:26:37] education. We know it ourselves, the entire
[00:26:41] educated world knows it.
[00:26:44] But please, let us strive harder so that all Estonian
[00:26:47] children have a good education and broad
[00:26:49] opportunities.
[00:26:52] This must not depend on whether a child studies in a small rural school or in the capital's
[00:26:56] suburbs, whether they live with their parents,
[00:26:59] in a foster family, or in an orphanage.
[00:27:02] Or whether they are still learning Estonian.
[00:27:05] The future of the Estonian people depends on the good education
[00:27:09] of all Estonian children.
[00:27:12] The artificial intelligence leap in schools,
[00:27:16] initiated by President Alar Karis, deserves recognition and
[00:27:19] continuation.
[00:27:21] The future belongs to those who know how to use artificial intelligence wisely,
[00:27:24] while remaining independent and skilled
[00:27:28] as people. The leap that has begun must be
[00:27:32] aimed as far as possible,
[00:27:35] and always so that AI does not become
[00:27:38] AI.
[00:27:41] Technology must not make us forget that people must also
[00:27:44] be able to cope independently.
[00:27:46] Excessive dependence on technology and electricity is dangerous
[00:27:49] for everyone and everywhere.
[00:27:52] A storm or a thief is enough to be in big
[00:27:55] trouble. Let's be
[00:27:57] brave.
[00:28:01] Estonian Justice. Minister of State Liisa Bakosta is leading a global
[00:28:04] discussion to establish regulation for the AI
[00:28:08] industry. Estonia must lead this effort.
[00:28:11] We have a long
[00:28:14] digital state experience and a complex history.
[00:28:18] We can understand other nations and countries
[00:28:21] around the world, and perhaps
[00:28:23] they can understand us too.
[00:28:25] The digital divide does not run or deepen only within societies,
[00:28:29] causing great poverty, pain and resentment in places. "every
[00:28:33] year or month more and more, it runs more dangerously also
[00:28:36] in the world, so we must agree
[00:28:40] that artificial intelligence must be accessible also
[00:28:43] to smaller and poorer countries and
[00:28:47] that artificial intelligence must serve humanity, not
[00:28:50] vice versa.
[00:28:53] For the protection of the Estonian language and culture, and all small nations and cultures,
[00:28:57] it is necessary that
[00:29:00] these be well and correctly
[00:29:03] included in AI models.
[00:29:08] Currently, we are in a situation where armies of robots serving the interests of an aggressor state
[00:29:11] are actively spreading falsehoods and
[00:29:14] also teaching artificial intelligence
[00:29:17] to lie.
[00:29:20] This lie, ladies and gentlemen, hurts
[00:29:23] everyone.
[00:29:25] In my opinion, all countries that want
[00:29:29] to remain independent and sovereign should be vitally
[00:29:32] interested in fighting hostile propaganda.
[00:29:36] against
[00:29:37] .
[00:29:43] The President of the Republic cannot and must not replace the popularly elected
[00:29:46] Riigikogu or the government or the court.
[00:29:49] instead. The separation and
[00:29:52] balance of powers is a great
[00:29:54] value.
[00:29:56] The President has his own role
[00:29:59] in this balance formula. The date of the National Defence Council
[00:30:03] stipulated in the Constitution has already been set,
[00:30:06] the teaching in a difficult exercise, in a light battle,
[00:30:09] would develop further so that if the exercise is particularly tough, then there will be no battle,
[00:30:13] which is our
[00:30:14] goal.
[00:30:17] The lack of ideas and uniformity could be addressed at home
[00:30:21] by starting with bold thoughts and dreaming.
[00:30:25] The President's think tank is one such
[00:30:27] place for this. Thinking together, debating and
[00:30:31] humor. They bring out the best in people,
[00:30:34] from academics to schoolchildren. This is how new
[00:30:38] ideas are born.
[00:30:41] The President can acknowledge and support everyone who works
[00:30:44] to ensure that families have a place to live and raise
[00:30:48] children, that the birth of a child does not lead to financial
[00:30:51] hardship, that a loan can also be obtained by someone who wants
[00:30:54] to establish a home in the countryside. May Estonia be child- and family-friendly,
[00:30:58] on the topic of upcoming and all elections.