By Plenary Sessions: Raimond Kaljulaid

The speaker is highly collaborative, having initiated the draft bill alongside Tiit Maran and working closely with officials from the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture. He/She stresses the necessity of securing cross-party support and notes that the Social Democratic faction backs the initiative. Furthermore, the speaker remains open to negotiations and proposals (for instance, concerning the rate of the penalty payment) throughout the legislative process.

The speaker emphasizes the historical necessity for a cross-party and cross-government foreign policy consensus, which was the key to success in the 1990s. However, in the current context, he is extremely confrontational toward his government partner (the Foreign Minister), criticizing his actions and questioning his usefulness to Estonia.