Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations as part of NATO readiness units" (485 OE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-12-04 20:12
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's agenda item 17 concerned the presentation for the second reading, on behalf of the National Defence Committee, by Kalev Stoicescu, regarding the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in the composition of NATO readiness units." The initial reading took place on November 6th, and amendments were not submitted by 10:00 AM on November 20th. The committee discussed the draft on November 21st and December 2nd; at the December 2nd session, the text for the second reading was unanimously approved along with an explanatory note. The committee made a linguistic clarification to align the wording with other draft resolutions concerning Defence Forces international operations. According to the draft, Estonia will contribute to NATO’s high-readiness ARF (Allied Reaction Force) and permanent naval units SNF (Standing Naval Forces). Participation in NATO's rapid reaction forces is in Estonia's security interests and helps quickly implement operations with Defence Forces battle groups and readiness for action. Estonia's contribution in 2025 is planned to be a total of up to 76 Defence Forces personnel (with a mine countermeasures vessel and staff officers). At the November 21st session, the National Defence Committee unanimously decided to complete the second reading and submit the draft for a final vote in accordance with Section 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure. I ask members of the Riigikogu to vote in favor of the draft.
Decisions Made 1
The Defence Committee decided by consensus to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote according to Section 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure. The result of the final vote was: 53 in favour, 9 against, 0 abstentions; the bill was passed.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Kalev Stoicescu (pid OrilBX3RJyY), representing the Defence Committee. His role is as a representative of the committee (other), and he presented and conveyed the Defence Committee’s position regarding the proposals for the second reading and the final vote on the bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
This speech concerns the Riigikogu decision proposed by the Government of the Republic on the use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations within the framework of NATO's readiness forces (bill 485) for the second reading, and the presenter on behalf of the Defence Committee is Kalev Stoicescu.
Kalev Stoicescu
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The Defence Committee unanimously confirmed the text of the bill’s second reading and the explanatory memorandum, made one linguistic clarification, and decided to finish the second reading and put the bill to a final vote, stressing Estonia’s contribution to the ARF and SNF and to NATO rapid-reaction forces with up to 76 servicemen by 2025.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
He declares the negotiations closed, there have been no amendment proposals submitted, and he puts Draft Bill 485 to a final vote, which concerns the use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in NATO-ready units.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The Riigikogu adopted Bill 485 as a resolution: 53 in favor, 9 against, 0 abstentions.