Defence Industry Park
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Date: 2025-04-09 16:20
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 9m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
Today's sixth question addressed the development of a defense industrial park in Estonia. Member of the Riigikogu, Andres Metsoja, turned to the Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, to obtain more detailed information about two potential locations – the Ermistu area in Pärnumaa and North-Kiviõli – especially considering the concerns of local residents and the rapid planning process. Metsoja wanted to know exactly what the 50 million euro state investment would look like, who would manage the park, how industrial companies would be selected, and what the timeline for the planning process would be. He also highlighted the question of land ownership (whether it involves private properties) and infrastructure development.
Minister Pevkur confirmed that this is a very necessary initiative that will benefit both Pärnumaa and the entire Estonian economy and security. He explained that as a result of the state detailed plan, the Ermistu area in Pärnumaa has been preferred as the first location. The state will primarily invest in infrastructure (communications, roads, fencing). Pevkur noted that the 200-hectare area is entirely state-owned land and does not affect private property. The planning process should be completed by August, after which construction of the infrastructure can begin. Companies (primarily missile and munition manufacturers) have until the end of May to submit bids. The Minister confirmed that although the area is large due to hazard zones, only the actual industrial area will be fenced. He also promised that the possibilities for improving infrastructure will be discussed with local residents in order to support the local community.
Decisions Made 1
Decisions were not made.
Most Active Speaker
Andres Metsoja (member of the Riigikogu, questioner) was the most active speaker, posing detailed questions and clarifications concerning both the planning process, local concerns, and the impact of the investment on Pärnumaa’s infrastructure. His actions were directed towards representing the interests of local residents (further).
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Today's sixth question to Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, posed by Riigikogu member Andres Metsoja, concerns the defense industry park.
Andres Metsoja
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
In his presentation, Metsoja noted that two potential defense industry park locations are being considered in Estonia (the Pärnu County area and the North Kiviõli region), mentioned a 50-million-euro state loan guarantee, and posed questions about the parks’ management, the selection of entrepreneurs, the planning process, and the timelines, emphasizing swift action and the need to inform people in the Ermistu area and the entire Estonian population.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced that the primary preferred area in the state’s special planning is Ermistu in Pärnu County, where about a 200-hectare defense-industry park is planned, and by August the state’s special planning will be approved in order to start building infrastructure and attract investments for the production of shells or munitions.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The central message of the speech is that your time has come.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur discusses whether a building permit should be issued or not.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The chair thanks and asks Andres Metsoja to pose a clarifying question.
Andres Metsoja
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Andres Metsoja's speech expresses a clear backing for the development of the defense industry and for ensuring supply security in Estonia, but at the same time raises questions about land ownership, access, and administrative models, and discusses whether state strategic investments could be co-financed by art or by local infrastructure, in order to reduce the impact on the region and ensure transparency.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed that the major investment in Pärnu County will improve infrastructure (electricity and water), create better road connections, bring jobs and economic activity, and involve local discussions, providing long-term national-defense opportunities — all in all, an important piece of news for Pärnu County.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
He thanks and announces that he will stop dealing with today's sixth question.