By Months: Ester Karuse

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The speaker urges the members of the Riigikogu to provide consensual support, asking everyone to vote in favor of the declaration, and highlights the support of the Social Democrats. The necessity of international cooperation is also stressed in order to support Ukraine and stand alongside those who have suffered historical injustice.

The speaker, representing the Social Democrats, emphasized the importance of cross-party cooperation in foreign policy, calling on other factions to support the anti-Russia statement. It was noted that the three amendments proposed by the Social Democrats regarding the Georgia statement were taken into consideration, demonstrating a willingness to compromise during the legislative process.

The speaker agrees with the view that the foundation of European security must rest on the EU and NATO, stressing the need to combine forces for self-defense. The Social Democratic Party is mentioned positively as the only party that has thoroughly addressed the issue of the gender pay gap, indicating cross-party recognition on certain matters.

The style of cooperation is strongly consensual and cross-party, as the Foreign Affairs Committee supported proposals originating from the Social Democratic Party, Isamaa, and the Reform Party. The speaker stresses that the bill was adopted via a consensus decision, demonstrating a willingness to compromise and reflecting broad support.