By Months: Meelis Kiili

The legislative focus is on the field of national defense, specifically concerning the extension of the mandate allowing Estonian defense forces personnel to participate in foreign missions (UNIFIL). The speaker supports the draft legislation and is leading the proceedings, concentrating on concluding the second reading and moving the bill to the final vote, pursuant to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act.

The legislative focus is currently on processing the draft bill regarding the continued participation of the Defence Forces in the UN peacekeeping operation UNIFIL. The speaker concentrated on procedural steps, such as scheduling the bill for its first reading and establishing the deadline for submitting amendments.

The legislative focus is directed towards strategic agreements and long-term plans concerning the presence of allied forces. The speaker is seeking clarification on whether a plan exists to deepen allied integration, mirroring the practices of neighboring states.

The primary legislative focus centered on amendments to the Defence League Act, a process in which the speaker served as the lead handler. The objective was to make the Defence League's operations better, more flexible, and more resilient, while simultaneously addressing fundamental issues related to financing and governance.

The primary legislative priority is national defense and security, as I serve as the rapporteur for the lead committee during the second reading of the draft amendments to the Defense League Act and the Weapons Act. The speaker stresses the need to improve and clarify the bill and to correct technical and linguistic deficiencies, thereby supporting the interests of the Defense League and national defense.

The legislative focus is directed toward the strategic guidance and oversight of foreign policy at the Riigikogu level. The speaker raises questions that point to the necessity of amending or supplementing the government's action plan regarding engagement with BRIC countries, for the purpose of strengthening sanctions.