By Months: Meelis Kiili

The political focus is on international security and Estonia’s contribution to UN peacekeeping operations (UNIFIL). The speaker strongly supports extending the mandate for up to three servicemen until the end of 2026, emphasizing adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2790. His/Her approach is clearly policy- and procedure-centric.

The political position is firm support for the continuation of international peacekeeping operations, emphasizing Estonia's contribution as a UN member state to ensuring security in crisis regions. This stance is politically motivated, focusing on extending the mandates of existing defense forces personnel in the UNIFIL operation for up to three active servicemen. This is a policy- and value-based approach that underscores Estonia's fulfillment of its international obligations.

The most crucial issue is national defense and security, which includes strong support for withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention to guarantee Estonia the necessary deterrence capabilities. This political stance is deeply value-based and focused on maximizing the nation's military readiness, stressing that war must be won without fighting battles. The position is intense, driven and justified by the need to respond to the brutal eastern neighbor.

The political focus is on national defense and neutralizing the genuine threat posed by the eastern neighbor. The speaker strongly supports expanding the rights of the Defense Forces to protect critical infrastructure, granting them both law enforcement and military powers. He criticizes the government because the legislative amendment is merely a reaction to attacks that have already occurred, stressing the need for proactive legislation. The political framework is heavily driven by policy and security concerns.

The political focus is strongly directed toward national defense and the rapid legal protection of vital underwater infrastructure. There is criticism of previous governance decisions that stripped the Commander of the Defense Forces of key functions, creating a civilian agency instead of relying on the military. The political stance is solution-oriented, demanding a comprehensive resolution and the rapid entry into force of the necessary legislation.

The political focus is on ensuring national defense and security through legislative work. The speaker, representing the National Defense Committee, strongly supports the bill under discussion, deeming it necessary for both national security and defense. The formation of their position is clearly rooted in policy and security considerations.