Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia's International Obligations in the European Union's Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique" (480 OE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 19:14
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 11
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 12m
AI Summaries: 11/11 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
Let's move on to agenda item number 12 for today. This is the second reading of draft resolution 480, submitted by the Government of the Republic, "Extending the term of service of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's international obligations in the European Union’s military assistance mission in Mozambique." Please proceed, Mr. Enn Eesmaa, member of the National Defence Committee. This concerns the term of service of up to three Defence Forces personnel in the EUMAM Mozambique mission and an extension until the end of 2025; procedures and dates are detailed in the draft resolution’s proceedings. The National Defence Committee unanimously approved the text and explanatory memorandum for the second reading and proposes to bring the draft resolution to the agenda of the Riigikogu plenary session on December 1st, and to conclude the second reading and put it to a final vote today.
Decisions Made 1
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to put the bill on the agenda of the full Parliament for a second reading on December 4th of this year and to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote today, in accordance with Rule 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Enn Eesmaa, a member of the National Defence Committee, representing the bill's proponent and chairing the second reading procedure. His position: other.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Today the 12th agenda item is being discussed, which concerns the Riigikogu decision submitted by the Government of the Republic to extend the deadline for the use of the armed forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations on the European Union's military assistance mission in Mozambique (Draft Bill 480, second reading); the rapporteur is Enn Eesmaa, a member of the Defence Committee.
Enn Eesmaa
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The Defence Committee decided by consensus to move the bill to the Riigikogu plenary agenda for a second reading and to extend until 31 December 2025 the deadline for the deployment of up to three servicemen on the European Union's transformed military assistance mission in Mozambique, under the updated name EUMAM Mozambique, i.e., EU Military Assistant Mission Mozambique, and to conclude today the final vote on the second reading.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-chairman Arvo Aller noted that there are also questions, and invited Kersti Sarapuu to pose a question.
Kersti Sarapuu
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Kersti Sarapuu thanked the chair and the presenter and asked how the status and immunity of our representatives are guaranteed between the Government of Mozambique and the European Union.
Enn Eesmaa
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Enn Eesmaa noted that between Mozambique and the European Union there is currently legal immunity and status guaranteed at the level of correspondence, but with the agreement to be signed in the future, the guarantee will be strengthened even further.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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He announced that there were no more questions and opened negotiations, inviting Rain Epler.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler highlights the Mozambique crisis, behind which lie corruption and gas reserves, and notes how Rwandan troops and the European Union defend LNG projects, while the slogans of the green transition conceal real interests, and he is torn about a complete cessation of fossil fuels, because gas is needed in Europe.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Enn Eesmaa would like to take the floor for a rebuttal.
Enn Eesmaa
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Enn Eesmaa clarified during the negotiations that although the European Union usually covers the costs, about 36,000 euros from the Estonian Ministry of Defence's budget for next year will be allocated to carry out this mission.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Arvo Aller declares the negotiations closed, states that no amendments were submitted regarding the draft, and puts the Riigikogu decision draft No. 480 to a final vote, which extends the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations as part of the European Union's military assistance mission in Mozambique.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Riigikogu voted in favor of Bill 480: 56 in favor, 8 against and 1 abstention, and the decision was adopted.