First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's military assistance mission in Mozambique" (706 OE)
Session: Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Date: 2025-09-24 20:30
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 8
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 8/8 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 706, submitted by the Government of the Republic, concerning the extension of the term of use of the Estonian Defence Forces for fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique). The rapporteur was Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
Minister Pevkur explained that the mission was initiated in July 2021, and although the security situation has improved, the 11 participating countries see the need to continue the mission. Estonia would contribute one officer to the mission, and the operation costs are approximately 40,000 euros. Enn Eesmaa, a member of the National Defence Committee, provided an overview of the committee's work, emphasizing that this is Estonia's only mission on the African continent and that the contribution is made in solidarity with other EU member states. The draft resolution confirms readiness to continue contributing until 2026 with up to three servicemen, although, in reality, the plan is to send one legal advisor whose task is to advise the mission commander and train the local armed forces on human rights issues. The National Defence Committee supported the draft resolution unanimously.
Decisions Made 2
The first reading of Bill 706 was concluded.
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for 5:15 PM on October 8th of the current year.
Most Active Speaker
Enn Eesmaa, Member of the National Defence Committee, who provided a comprehensive summary of the lead committee's discussions and its position on supporting the draft legislation.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
The first reading of Bill 706, which extends the term for the use of the Estonian Defence Forces to fulfill Estonia’s international obligations in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique. The rapporteur is Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller introduced the eighth item on the agenda, which was the first reading of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 706 concerning the extension of the term of deployment of the Defence Forces in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, with Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur serving as the rapporteur.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur sought approval from the Riigikogu (Parliament) to continue Estonia's participation in the European Union mission in Mozambique. Although the security situation there has improved, continued involvement is considered necessary. Estonia proposes contributing one officer, with an estimated budget of 40,000 euros.
Kaitseminister Hanno Pevkur
AI Summary
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced that, under a decision by the Council of the European Union, the plan is to continue the Mozambique mission with one officer. He stated that the security situation has improved, although 11 countries and around 100 active service members are currently present. The cost of the operation is estimated to be approximately 40,000 euros.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller offered his thanks, stated that there were no questions, and announced that the discussion held in the lead committee would be summarized by Enn Eesmaa, a member of the National Defence Committee.
Enn Eesmaa
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During the presentation, Enn Eesmaa confirmed Estonia's readiness to continue contributing to the European Union training mission with up to three servicemen until 2026 (though only one is currently being discussed). He stressed that the mission in Mozambique is Estonia's sole mission on the African continent, emphasized Portugal's role and the close cooperation involved, and concluded by noting that the National Defence Committee jointly supported the decision.
Enn Eesmaa
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Enn Eesmaa confirmed that the National Defence Committee thoroughly discussed Draft Bill 706, which concerns Estonia’s contribution to the European Union training mission in Mozambique—our only mission in Africa—until 2026. This contribution involves one legal advisor whose duty is to advise the Head of Mission and train local armed forces on human rights issues. He also announced the committee’s unanimous decision to support the draft bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Arvo Aller opened and closed the discussions, concluded the first reading of Draft Bill 706, and set the deadline for submitting amendments as October 8th at 17:15.