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)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 18:09
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 8
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 15m
AI Summaries: 8/8 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Agenda item nine concerns the second reading of draft resolution 477 submitted by the Government to the Riigikogu, “Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia’s International Obligations in an International Military Operation Inherent Resolve.” The draft pertains to the continuation of the Defence Forces’ participation in Iraq and the extension of the precise amount—up to 110 Defence Force personnel—until December 31, 2025. The initial reading took place on November 6th; amendments were submitted by November 20th and were not submitted. The Defence Committee discussed the draft on November 21st and December 2nd, approving the text and explanatory note for the second reading by consensus. According to the draft, the operation area is fixed as Iraq, and the procedural decisions of the leading commission stipulated putting the draft to a final vote in the Riigikogu plenary session for December 4th, and concluding the second reading. Following the session of December 2nd, the committee decided by consensus to put the draft to a final vote, and the next step was a final vote in the Riigikogu.
Decisions Made 3
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to put the bill on the Riigikogu agenda for a second reading on December 4th.
The Defense Committee unanimously concluded the second reading and put the bill to a final vote in the Riigikogu.
The Riigikogu passed the bill on the final vote: 56 in favor, 5 against, 0 abstentions; bill 477 has been adopted.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Peeter Tali (a member of the National Defence Committee), who presented the bill and spoke about its acceptability and from the perspective of national defence interests. His presentations reflected the technical and legal aspects of the bill, and he represented the government's and committee's viewpoints. Position: other.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Under this agenda item, the Government of the Republic's draft Riigikogu resolution No. 477 to extend the period of use of the armed forces in the international operation Inherent Resolve will be discussed in the second reading; Peeter Tali, a member of the National Defence Committee, was invited as the rapporteur.
Peeter Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The National Defence Committee unanimously approved the text of the bill for the second reading, decided to place it on the Riigikogu's plenary agenda for 4 December and to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote, and to extend the deployment of 110 servicemen in Iraq in the Inherent Resolve operation from 1 January next year until 31 December 2025.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi gives thanks, says that there are no questions, opens negotiations and asks Varro Vooglaid to take the floor.
Varro Vooglaid
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Varro Vooglaid emphasizes that international law prohibits the armed forces of one country from operating on another country's territory without that country's consent, and although the Iraqi government has given consent for this operation, the Syrian government's consent is lacking, and Estonia should not participate within the framework of Inherent Resolve, in order to avoid double standards and maintain a moral position, and also take into account the criticism of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The vice-chairman Toomas Kivimägi thanks the audience, announces the end of the negotiations, and turns to Peeter Tali for help.
Peeter Tali
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Peeter Tali emphasized that the Estonian armed forces participate in Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, protect Estonia's interests and, together with its allies, safeguard Estonia's security, and their actions are in accordance with international law, and they are reliable partners who have also sustained losses and injuries.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The negotiations have now ended, no amendments were submitted, and the Riigikogu is about to vote on the government-proposed bill no. 477, whose name is "Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in the international military operation Inherent Resolve".
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Bill No. 477 was adopted as a decision: 56 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 5 against, 0 abstentions.