Second reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the Term for the Use of the Defence Forces in Fulfilling the International Obligations of the Estonian State in the UN Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon" (Bill 710 OE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Date: 2025-11-05 20:26
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 4
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 4/4 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Draft Resolution 710 of the Riigikogu, submitted by the Government of the Republic, was item 13 on the agenda. It concerned the extension of the term for the use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state in the UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The draft resolution was introduced by Meelis Kiili, a member of the National Defence Committee. He noted that the first reading of the draft took place on September 24, and no proposals were received by the deadline for submitting amendments. Kiili emphasized that the UN Security Council has extended the UNIFIL mandate until December 31, 2026, and Estonia will continue its contribution with up to three members of the Defence Forces next year as well.
The lead committee (the National Defence Committee) decided unanimously to propose to the Riigikogu that the second reading of the draft resolution be concluded and that it immediately be put to the final vote. Following the presentation, debate was not opened, as no requests to speak were submitted. The draft resolution was put to the final vote, where it was adopted with 55 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.
Decisions Made 1
The Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu 710, "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in Fulfilling the International Obligations of the Estonian State in the UN Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon," was adopted in the final vote.
Most Active Speaker
Meelis Kiili, who presented the National Defence Committee's report on the bill and explained the leading committee's proposal to hold the final vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar opened the 13th item on the agenda, which was Government Bill 710 concerning the extension of the term of deployment of the Defence Forces in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. He then invited Meelis Kiili, a member of the National Defence Committee, to introduce the draft bill to the Riigikogu.
Meelis Kiili
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Meelis Kiili explained that the draft resolution, which extends the participation of up to three Estonian servicemen in the UN peacekeeping operation UNIFIL until the end of 2026, passed its first reading without any proposed amendments. Consequently, the National Defence Committee is making a consensus proposal to conclude the second reading and put the bill to the final vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar, having thanked the rapporteur and closed the debate due to the lack of requests for speeches and proposed amendments, proceeded, at the proposal of the lead committee, to conduct the final vote on Draft Act 710, concerning the extension of the term of deployment of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state in the UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar confirmed that the draft resolution was adopted by an overwhelming majority, with 55 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 member abstaining.