By Plenary Sessions: Meelis Kiili

Total Sessions: 16

Fully Profiled: 16

2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently on initiating and supporting the draft bill concerning the continued participation of the Defense Forces in foreign operations. The speaker has been appointed as the representative for the National Defense Committee, tasked with ensuring the bill's procedural passage through the Riigikogu (Parliament), including setting the deadline for submitting amendments.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is supporting the draft bill for withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. The speaker is a strong proponent, emphasizing that this provides the Defense Forces with additional capabilities for fulfilling their military defense mandate.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the modernization of the Defense Forces Organization Act and the Economic Zone Act. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill, as it grants the Defense Forces significantly greater capabilities for protecting vital infrastructure. He emphasizes that the legislature must also address international law going forward, in order to restrict the adversary's offensive capabilities.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on granting the Defence Forces the necessary powers for the protection of underwater infrastructure, by amending the Defence Forces Organization Act and the Economic Zone Act. The goal is the rapid entry into force of the law, which would result in the law taking effect nine days earlier. The amendment of the State Border Act was also discussed, but this was postponed with the government's second package of amendments.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the draft legislation or regulation concerning reservists, requiring a swift resolution. The main legislative priority, however, is the development and presentation of a comprehensive solution to address the structural problems within the national defense sector in the future.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the support and deliberation of the national defense bill within the Riigikogu. The speaker is concentrating on concluding the bill's first reading and planning the necessary textual clarifications for the second reading.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is defense policy and meeting international obligations, specifically the draft bill concerning the participation of Estonian defense forces personnel in the UNIFIL operation. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and is driving its procedure forward, focusing on concluding the second reading and moving to the final vote.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is a defense policy draft bill concerning the continued participation of the Estonian Defence Forces in the UNIFIL peacekeeping operation. The speaker is a proponent of the draft bill and a representative of the National Defence Committee, who is handling the execution of procedural steps, including placing the bill on the agenda and setting the deadline for amendments.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on developing long-term strategic plans and initiatives aimed at deepening the allied presence. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; rather, the inquiry concerns the existing ambition and overall plan.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus centers on amendments to the Defense League Act, intended to make the organization more flexible, effective, and resilient. The speaker, who is the lead handler of the bill, highlighted the successful outcome achieved in enhancing the Defense League's operations. The most significant debate concerned the proposed amendment regarding financing.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the correctness and legal basis of processing draft legislation, particularly concerning the bill initiated by the National Defence Committee. The speaker emphasizes the proper referral of proposed amendments and adherence to procedural rules.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the Defence League Act, the Arms Act, and the Income Tax Act. The presenter, acting as a representative of the leading committee, successfully brought the extensive draft bill to the conclusion of the second reading, correcting technical flaws and linguistic ambiguities in the original text.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative emphasis is concentrated on developing the state's grand strategy, which is essentially the security strategy. The speaker is acting as the initiator, stressing the necessity of integrating all national defense sectors to avoid defeat stemming from the lack of a cohesive strategy.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward strategic planning and securing critical infrastructure. The speaker's priority is demanding a clear contingency plan (Plan B) from the government to counter the threat of attacks on subsea cables, indicating an interest in national defense and risk management legislation.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the supervision of the implementation of the national support measure and the regulations designed to prevent its misuse by local governments. The priority is ensuring that the grants fulfill their original objective (supporting primary schools) and do not create financial distortions.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at improving foreign policy strategy and strengthening the effectiveness of sanctions. The speaker is initiating a strategic debate, seeking counsel from the Riigikogu and the Government on the best way to engage BRIC nations to prevent the circumvention of these sanctions.