Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (482 OE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 19:34
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 13
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 15m
AI Summaries: 13/13 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The Riigikogu debated the bill of the Republic's Government on a resolution of the Riigikogu for the second reading, number 482. The bill concerns the use of the Defence Forces to fulfill the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union’s international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, and the presenter was the Chairman of the National Defence Committee, Kalev Stoicescu. No amendments were proposed for the bill, and during the language editing correction, the name Aspides was changed to Aspides with a capital "A" to mark the operation's name as an official abbreviation. The National Defence Committee discussed the bill at its sessions of November 21st and December 2nd, and on December 2nd, the text of the second reading of the bill was approved unanimously, along with the explanatory note. The committee's decision was to put the bill on the Riigikogu’s agenda for the second reading by December 4th and to conclude the second reading with a final vote.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 482 was passed as a resolution of the Riigikogu; the vote result: 68 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa; right-wing electorate) — he posed several questions and criticisms regarding the correlation between the budget and the procurement of rations during lengthy discussions, and participated intensely in debates concerning the funding of defense-related special equipment and foreign missions.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Under agenda item No. 14, the government-presented bill No. 482 is being considered, which provides for the use of the Defence Forces to fulfil Estonia's international obligations in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, and the presentation for the second reading will be delivered by Kalev Stoicescu, chairman of the National Defence Committee.
Kalev Stoicescu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The National Defence Committee discussed the bill and, by consensus, approved the text for the second reading and the explanatory memorandum, deciding to submit to the Riigikogu plenary by 4 December for the second reading and final vote, and confirming that the bill allows, from January 1, 2025 until the end of the year, to deploy up to three service members of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in the European Union international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, whose name is written with a capital initial, and for which no amendment proposals were submitted.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The deputy speaker says that you also have questions, and asks Urmas Reinsalu to answer.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu asked during the discussion of the state budget how large the total amount allocated to the 2025 missions is compared with 2024 and to what extent, and through what exact mechanism the 96 million euro reduction on the Ministry of Defense's operating costs line "defense-specific equipment" will be implemented, and at the same time he emphasized as a paradox that the explanatory note promises 75 million more for the Moon.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Alleri's speech was a brief expression of thanks.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu notes that the actual result is a decrease of 96 million, and calls for an explanation for this paradox.
Kalev Stoicescu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
They confirmed that the Estonian state will spend €71,269 on the Aspides mission, and all of it will be charged to the Defence Forces' operating expenses.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The vice-chair Arvo Aller closes the round of questions, opens negotiations and invites Urmas Reinsalu to participate.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu claims that the government's rhetoric does not align with the budget: although there is a promise to procure ammunition, the 2025 state budget shows a decrease of 96 million euros in defense-specific equipment expenditure, which raises concerns about Estonia's defense capability.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
They are asking for three more minutes.
Urmas Reinsalu
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Urmas Reinsalu accuses the government of being in a critical situation due to a year-and-a-half delay in ammunition procurement, calls for an ad hoc chain of command for ammunition procurement and for acquiring it without delay, asks who is responsible, and recommends using the European Union Structural Funds for defense investments, emphasizing that laziness must not hinder swift action.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The rapporteur thanked and concluded the negotiations, no amendments were submitted, and the lead committee will conduct the final vote on Draft Bill No. 482 with the Riigikogu's decision on the use of the Defence Forces to fulfill Estonia's international obligations in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, urging colleagues to take a stand and vote.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Proposal 482 was adopted as a decision: 68 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions.