By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

The cooperative approach calls for substantive proceedings, citing the Justice Minister's previous stance that would support a thorough discussion of the opposition's bills. The speaker demands an end to political squabbling so that the important bill (food security) can move forward, thereby seeking pragmatic cooperation at the committee level.

The speaker is demanding better cooperation and transparency from the government, stressing the necessity of reasonably processing legislation put forward by the opposition as well. The current tone is rather demanding and critical, as the lack of collaboration is viewed as deliberate obstruction.

The speaker does not refer to direct cooperation within the Riigikogu chamber, but instead focuses on criticizing the minister and the government. He proposes a pan-European agreement among heads of state to freeze the Rail Baltic project and redirect the funds toward national defense. He also emphasizes the necessity of involving universities and experts to analyze technological solutions.

The cooperation style is aimed at establishing a unified front within the opposition, noting the interest in the discussion shown only by EKRE and one social democrat. Although the speaker requests support for his draft legislation, he points to the coalition’s minimal interest, which restricts broad-based cooperation. He acknowledges the role of his colleague (Erkki Keldo), albeit in an ironic tone, for translating the minister's thoughts.

The cooperative approach demonstrates trust in the state bodies responsible for implementing the decision to relocate the monument, assuming they are capable of working out the logistics. It supports specific legislative solutions (such as supporting the draft bill) and actively participates in challenging the commission's positions.

The speaker urges all members of the Riigikogu to support the present draft legislation and to jointly seek opportunities for resolving the issue. This signals a desire to find a solution through broad-based parliamentary cooperation, even in the face of government opposition.

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