By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Reference is made to the recent decision by the Riigikogu, which confirmed a "blank check" in the context of missions, and clarification is being sought as to whether this authorization might be used to deploy troops to Ukraine. Consequently, the existing legislative framework is being employed to restrict the government's activities and demand explanations.

The primary focus is the opposition to the draft legislation concerning the deployment of Estonian defense forces personnel to foreign missions (Lebanon, Syria, Israel), as well as the bills proposing an excise tax hike. Ensuring constitutionality is also a key priority, supporting the position that the mission bills are in conflict with the constitution because they function as blank checks.

The focus is on the oversight and scrutiny of the government's action plans and the crisis plans of the Ministry of the Interior. The speaker functions more as an overseer and interrogator, demanding answers regarding the seriousness and viability of the existing plans, rather than presenting specific draft laws.

The speaker is a vocal opponent of the child protection bill currently under discussion, attempting to block it and criticizing the procedural injustice of how it is being pushed through. He demands that lawmaking strictly adhere to the verbatim text of the Constitution and the rules of procedure, rather than relying on annotated editions compiled by officials.