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 a UN Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon" (484 OE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 20:06
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 4
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 5m
AI Summaries: 4/4 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Today, the second reading of the draft resolution presented by the Government of the Republic, number 484, was held according to the description: extending the term of use of the Defence Forces in the fulfillment of the Republic of Estonia's international obligations in a UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The presentation was made by Meelis Kiili, a member of the National Defence Committee, and concluded with a final vote, during which the second reading process proceeded unanimously and the draft's initial coordination was confirmed.
The second part describes the course of proceedings from the first reading on November 26th, the absence of proposed amendments, and the committee's unanimous approval of the text of the second reading and explanatory memorandum on December 1st. The committee's decision was to put the draft on the agenda of the plenary session by December 12th and to complete the second reading and put it to a final vote in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Riigikogu. Finally, a summary was made: the draft passed the final vote; there were no votes in favor, against, or abstentions, meaning the draft was adopted.
Decisions Made 1
The Defence Committee unanimously approved the text and explanatory report of the second reading; it was decided that at the November 21, 2024, sitting, a proposal would be made to include the bill on the Riigikogu plenary agenda for second reading by December 4th, and to conclude the second reading, putting it to a final vote in accordance with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, § 109.
Most Active Speaker
Speaker: Member of the National Defence Committee. Position on the political spectrum: other (not clearly left or right). He led or represented a significant part of the discussion regarding the preparation of the bill's second reading and final vote.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Today's agenda item concerns the government-proposed bill to extend the period of use of the armed forces in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping operation, in the second reading; the presenter is Meelis Kiili, a member of the National Defence Committee.
Meelis Kiili
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
According to Meelis Kiili, no amendments were submitted regarding the draft bill, and the draft did not require linguistic clarifications from the lead committee; the National Defence Committee approved the text of the second reading and the explanatory memorandum by consensus, decided to continue Estonia's contribution of up to three service members to UNIFIL, and to bring the draft bill to the Riigikogu plenary agenda for December 4 and to conclude the second reading with a final vote.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller opened negotiations and put Riigikogu's draft resolution 484 to a final vote, by which the period of use of the Defence Forces in the UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon is extended.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Riigikogu adopted Draft Bill 484 as a decision: 55 in favour, 7 against, 0 abstentions.