Second reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (706 OE) "Extension of the Term for the Use of the Defence Forces in Fulfilling the International Obligations of the Estonian State in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique"
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Date: 2025-11-05 19:59
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 10m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item concerned the second reading of Draft Resolution 706, submitted by the Government of the Republic, which extends the term for the use of the Defence Forces in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique). Enn Eesmaa, a member of the National Defence Committee, reported that the lead committee had approved the draft resolution unanimously and proposed concluding the second reading and submitting the bill for final vote, as no amendments had been submitted. The draft resolution extends the term for the deployment of up to three servicemen until December 31, 2026.
During the debates, Rain Epler spoke, explaining the background of the mission, which is linked to the gas deposits discovered in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province and the local population's insurgency due to the unequal distribution of revenues. Epler criticized the mission as an example of European hypocrisy, where the need for fossil fuels outweighs previously emphasized human rights protection, given the cooperation with a corrupt government. In the final vote, the decision was adopted with 53 votes in favor.
Decisions Made 1
The Riigikogu adopted Draft Resolution 706, submitted by the Government of the Republic, concerning the "Extension of the term of use of the Estonian Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state within the framework of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique." The Resolution was passed with 53 votes in favor.
Most Active Speaker
Rain Epler (5OE5iYFPV7k) was the most active speaker during the negotiations, offering critical geopolitical background information regarding the necessity of the mission and the contradictions inherent in European energy policy. His political position is right-wing.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller introduced the second reading of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 706 as the ninth item on the agenda. This draft concerns the extension of the mandate for the use of the Estonian Defence Forces in the European Union military assistance mission in Mozambique. He then invited Enn Eesmaa, a member of the National Defence Committee, to the rostrum to deliver the report.
Enn Eesmaa
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Enn Eesmaa provided the Riigikogu with an overview of the proceedings of the draft resolution, which extends the term of deployment of up to three Estonian servicemen on the European Union military assistance mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique) until the end of 2026, confirming that the National Defence Committee had unanimously approved the bill and proposes to conclude the second reading and submit the bill for the final vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar thanked the previous speaker, announced the absence of questions, and subsequently opened the floor for debate, inviting colleague Rain Epler to the Riigikogu rostrum as the next presenter.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler sharply criticizes the support for the European Union's mission in Mozambique, highlighting the hypocrisy of Western nations who talk about phasing out fossil fuels but support a corrupt local government to secure the gas reserves of Cabo Delgado—the very root cause of the unrest—while sidelining human rights and the fight against corruption.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar closed the debate, as no amendments had been submitted regarding Bill 706, which concerns the extension of the term for the use of the Defense Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state during the European Union military assistance mission in Mozambique, and consequently, upon the proposal of the lead committee, put the aforementioned bill to the final vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar announced the voting results of the Riigikogu, according to which the draft resolution was adopted as a decision with 53 votes in favor, while 6 members voted against.