By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Hussar

The speaker stressed the importance of cross-party cooperation, pointing out that the draft legislation was backed by 37 members of Parliament (Riigikogu), encompassing representatives from both the coalition and the opposition. He indicated a willingness to engage in further debate on complex topics—for instance, the size of the electoral college—in the Constitutional Committee prior to the second reading, despite the fact that the bill itself does not contain those specific changes.

The style of cooperation is formal and supportive, facilitating the involvement of government representatives (Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo) in the legislative process. The cooperation is aimed at the swift and orderly completion of the procedure, noting the absence of negotiations.

The speaker commends colleague Helir-Valdor Seeder for raising a procedural question, demonstrating a readiness to acknowledge colleagues' contributions in clarifying the parliament's rules of procedure.

The speaker demonstrates a strong willingness to cooperate and a high level of compromise skills in the legislative process. They initiated a draft bill to cut expense reimbursements, which was the result of lengthy discussions and garnered support from four parliamentary factions (Eesti 200, SDE, Reformierakond, EKRE) as well as members of the Riigikogu Board. This highlights the ability to forge broad-based coalitions on matters of financial discipline.

The collaborative approach is constructive, involving direct consultation with the rapporteur for clarification. This indicates a commitment to ensuring the quality and legal clarity of the draft proposal, while remaining open to dialogue.

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The speaker stresses the necessity of closer collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Riigikogu to strengthen strategic foreign policy. The approach is constructive and geared towards cooperation, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of parliamentary diplomacy.

The style of cooperation is appreciative and grateful, emphasizing learning and positive development gained from colleagues or authorities ("we have been good students"). A readiness for future personal collaboration is expressed ("we should start going fishing together").

The style of cooperation is strongly consensus-based, emphasizing that this is a broad compromise joined by all members of the Riigikogu Board and four factions. Specific colleagues (Toomas, Arvo, Õnne, Martin, Priit, and a second Toomas) were thanked by name for their sense of responsibility. The speaker considers reaching agreement and seeking consensus to be important.

The speaker begins by acknowledging the objective (finding savings), demonstrating a willingness to recognize good intentions. However, when addressing the technical and constitutional flaws in the legislation, the tone is uncompromising, demanding that the error be rectified.

The speaker stresses the importance of cooperation and a willingness to compromise, noting that the draft legislation is the product of lengthy negotiations and represents a wide-ranging compromise. He/She points to the consensus among the bill's initiators, which demonstrates a commitment to achieving broad-based support.

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Emphasis is placed on cooperation with regional partners (the Speakers of the Baltic States' parliaments) and domestic institutions (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee) in pursuit of the common goal of persuading US decision-makers. The style is supportive and cooperation-oriented.