By Years: Raimond Kaljulaid

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of cross-party cooperation on strategic issues (national defense, foreign policy), citing previous successful consensus (3% of GDP for defense spending). He initiates draft legislation alongside members of other parliamentary groups (e.g., Tiit Maran) and recognizes ministry officials for their constructive work, but remains uncompromising regarding government oversight.

The speaker is prepared to work together with coalition partners and commends their actions (for instance, Minister of Education Kallas, or the Prime Minister’s leadership). He stresses the consensus-driven and substantive work of the National Defence Committee, which remains open to proposals from the opposition, provided they are relevant and submitted in a timely manner. He is an engaged legislator, willing to withdraw his own proposed amendments if a better solution is found within the committee.