Leo Kunnas
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 6 years
Total Speaking Time: 7h 41m
Agenda Items
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Draft law amending the Defence Service Act (563 SE) - first reading
2025-03-19 18:3615th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 31m
Most Active Speaker
The most active representative was Kalle Grünthal (the bill's initiator), whose speeches and responses were listened to and answered by several colleagues; his role is primarily that of the bill's initiator and the representative of the tone of the military's involvement. Position: other (defined as "other" or not directly left- or right-wing representative in the absence of a definitional description of a right- or right-wing party).
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the Defence Service Act 563 SE in today's session during its first reading. The presenter of the draft, Member of the Riigikogu Kalle Grünthal, stated that compensation paid to reservists during training gatherings …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading
2025-01-30 12:02Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 16m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Member of Parliament Leo Kunnas (non-voting), who led the speech during the first reading of the day and answered questions, representing the viewpoint guiding the initiative. His position lies on the right of the political spectrum (right).
Summary
Today, the first reading of the draft law amending section 5 of the Local Government Council Elections Act, initiated by Member of the Riigikogu Leo Kunnas, was considered. The draft's aim was to link the right to vote in local …
Decisions 1
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"
2024-12-04 18:3115th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 23m
Most Active Speaker
The speaker who presented the most speeches was Leo Kunnas (id 4YTuQLAmSvU), who is a member of the Riigikogu and the Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee. His position involves coordinating defence policy and security expertise; according to the official description, he is the Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee, which falls under the “other” category of positions (not directly marked as a role within the context of right or left-wing parties). His brief opinion focused on the content of the bill, the procedure, and the importance of parliamentary control.
Summary
Agenda item number 11 concerned the second reading of Riigikogu (Parliament) bill 479, "The Use of the Defence Forces in Fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's International Obligations in a NATO-led, EU-led, or UN-led International Military Operation, in Making the First …
Decisions 2
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the Defense Forces' wartime engineer capabilities, informed by the experiences of the current stage of the Russia-Ukraine War (No. 607)
2024-06-10 19:2215th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 11m
Most Active Speaker
The most active participant in this debate is Leo Kunnas, who represents the right-wing political spectrum (described pid: 4YTuQLAmSvU). He is the initiator of the interpellation and uses complex, layered questions to draw attention to the importance of pioneering capability and the unified action of the Baltic states. His activity in this context reflects his position as one of the leading presenters of interpellations, and his actions are focused on steering the discussions. (position: right)
Summary
This interpellation (submitted on February 14, 2024) addresses questions concerning the increase of the wartime engineering capability of the defense forces in light of the experiences gained during the current stage of the Russia-Ukraine war. The questioners, including Leo Kunnas …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Resolution (331 OE) of the Riigikogu titled: "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Obligate All Reservists to Permanently Keep Firearms at Home Along with a Considerable Quantity of Ammunition, and to Provide Reservists with Financial Assistance for This Purpose If Necessary"
2024-06-04 00:36Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
Leo Kunnas (EKRE faction) served as the main rapporteur for the bill, thoroughly explaining the background of the proposal, the necessary preconditions, and the legal and security aspects associated with its implementation. His stance represented the right-wing (right) political direction.
Summary
The item on the agenda was Draft Resolution 331 of the Riigikogu, submitted by the parliamentary group of the Estonian Conservative People's Party, which proposed that the Government of the Republic be mandated to oblige all reservists to permanently keep …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Security Institutions Act (330 SE)
2024-05-09 00:4415th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
Leo Kunnas (EKRE faction) was an active speaker who presented a thorough strategic analysis regarding the necessity of the draft bill, linking it to the wartime expansion of the defense forces, the strengthening of counter-intelligence, and the deterrence of hybrid threats. His position is stronger.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the first reading of Draft Act 330, an initiative by the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) proposing amendments to the Security Agencies Act. The purpose of the draft act was to grant the …
Decisions 1
Third reading of the Draft Act amending the Act on Precious Metal Products, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE)
2024-04-16 13:5115th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 40s
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Leo Kunnas (EKRE faction). He represents the right wing (right).
Summary
During the third agenda item, the third reading of Draft Act 363, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Precious Metal Products Act, the State Fees Act, and the Equipment Safety Act, was discussed. The draft act is …
Decisions 1
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Defence League Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (Bill 335 SE)
2024-04-10 17:0915th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
Leo Kunnas (EKRE faction) was an active speaker who provided a thorough overview of the importance of the draft legislation and the role of the collegial central bodies of the Kaitseliit (Defence League) in ensuring the organization's stability. His position is better.
Summary
The draft legislation (Bill 335), initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Defence League Act and related acts, reached its third reading in the Riigikogu (Parliament). Leo Kunnas (EKRE), Meelis Kiili (Reform Party), and Peeter Tali …
Decisions 1
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)
2024-04-03 20:3415th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 22m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker, Leo Kunnas (pid 4YTuQLAmSvU), a member of the EKRE faction, aligns with the right-wing political orientation. His participation encompassed several questions and viewpoints concerning the urgency of the draft bill, the thematic perspective on defense readiness, and the impact of parameters within the context of nature conservation. Demonstrating marginal activity, he presented consistent positions and guided the discussion within acceptable boundaries.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Bill 392, initiated by the National Defence Committee – the Act amending the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act. In the speeches delivered, it was emphasized that the Kevadtorm exercises, or …
Decisions 3
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"
2024-03-13 18:1915th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 45m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Leo Kunnas (EKRE faction), a member of the National Defence Committee, who represented the draft bill and utilized the majority of the speaking time. His political orientation is defined as right-wing (right-wing/ethnic). He presented a vision and strategic ideas concerning the architecture of national defense, the concept of the shield and the sword, and emphasized the importance of strategies and funding for both military and broad-based sectors.
Summary
This agenda item covers the debate on the first reading of the Riigikogu decision titled "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to draft a comprehensive national defense development vision extending until 2045 and a new extraordinary national defense development …