Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (481 OE) "Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini."
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 19:27
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 7
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 6m
AI Summaries: 7/7 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The discussion focused on the second reading of draft resolution 481 of the Riigikogu, submitted by the Government of the Republic, concerning "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union’s military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini." The first reading took place on November 6th; no amendments were proposed. The Defence Committee made a linguistic clarification that harmonizes the wording with the drafts for other Defence Forces international operations. According to the draft, Estonia will continue to contribute with up to three Defence Forces personnel to the EUNAVFOR Med/Irini operation next year.
Decisions Made 1
The Riigikogu concluded the second reading of bill 481 by consensus and put it to a final vote; the result of the final vote was 60 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions; bill 481 has been passed.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was G_-y7yC7u3k, a member of the Riigikogu and a member of the National Defence Committee. Position: other (no desired political left/right division exists in this material).
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Riigikogu continues with the 13th item on the agenda, and the government-proposed bill No. 481 on extending the use of the armed forces to fulfil Estonia's national obligations in the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/IRINI will be discussed in the framework of the second reading; the briefing was given by Alar Laneman, a member of the Defence Committee.
Alar Laneman
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
First reading of the bill to be considered in the Riigikogu took place on November 6; no amendments were submitted; the National Defence Committee made a linguistic clarification that harmonizes the wording with the wording of other Defence Forces' international operation bills; Estonia will continue next year contributing up to three servicemen to EUNAVFOR Med/Irini, and the leading committee recommended by consensus to conclude the second reading and bring the bill to a final vote.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The vice-chairman Arvo Aller invited Urmas Reinsalu to ask a question.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu asks how the missions reflected in next year's budget are described, and whether they fall under the Ministry of Defence's operating expenses or where they belong; why there is a plan to reduce the 96 million euros allocated for defense-specific equipment, and how much overseas missions cost compared with 2024, and what is their net impact on the economy.
Alar Laneman
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Alar Laneman said that the answers he gives are constrained by the powers granted to him, the commission did not consider a broader perspective in its deliberations, and the only thing he can say is the costs of the operation, which are slightly over €28,000.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
There are no further questions; negotiations will commence and Draft Bill 481 will be put to a final vote, by which the deployment period of the Defence Forces will be extended to fulfill Estonia's international obligations in the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Riigikogu adopted Proposal 481 as a decision: 60 Riigikogu members voted in favor, none voted against, and there were no abstentions.