By Months: Leo Kunnas

Total Months: 17

Fully Profiled: 17

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09.2025

11 Speeches

Even though the speaker is critical of the government during the plenary session, he stresses the importance and successful nature of cooperation within the committee. He specifically points to the consensus decisions reached by the National Defence Committee concerning both the amendment to the Emergency Act and the mandate for international operations. He serves as a conveyor of the committee's positions, demonstrating a clear willingness to find consensus-based solutions.
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06.2025

4 Speeches

The speaker refers positively to colleagues (Rene Kokk, Jaak Valge) and supports the topics or arguments they have initiated. Regarding security matters, he calls for consensual support for the draft bill, stressing that there are no serious objections whatsoever to withdrawing from the convention. His collaborative style is geared toward achieving a common objective in security issues.
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05.2025

2 Speeches

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03.2025

11 Speeches

He serves as the Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee, striving to find substantive, consensus-based solutions, even if that means rejecting a colleague's (Kalle's) draft bill on technical grounds. He recognizes the initiative shown by his colleagues and collaborates with the minister to secure a specific commitment from the executive power regarding the amendment of the regulation.
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02.2025

1 Speeches

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01.2025

10 Speeches

The speaker demonstrated a pragmatic willingness to cooperate, noting that Lavly Perling of the Parempoolsed Party did excellent work drafting the explanatory memorandum for the bill restricting suffrage. He also supported the opposition's initiative to amend the constitution, preferring the ideal solution but accepting other solutions if they helped achieve the objective.
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12.2024

11 Speeches

He favors cooperation and consensus, stressing that the National Defence Committee approved the draft bill unanimously. For high-stakes operations, he deems a broad discussion necessary and notes that if the committee lacks consensus, the decision-making process should be moved to the Riigikogu plenary hall.
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11.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker acknowledges and supports the critical positions of colleagues, especially Aivar Sõerd and the National Audit Office, regarding the lack of budget transparency. Consensus decisions were reached in the National Defence Committee concerning the draft bill for the troop mandate, which demonstrates a willingness to cooperate on security issues.
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10.2024

4 Speeches

The speaker collaborates with other political parties on legislation, specifically mentioning cooperation with the Parempoolsed Party, and personally thanking Lavly Perling for the legal analysis provided during the drafting of the bill. Furthermore, the speaker expresses agreement with colleague Raimond regarding the long-term necessity of the defense tax.
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09.2024

5 Speeches

The speaker is collaborative, thanking colleagues on the committee and all stakeholders involved for advancing the bill. They expressed readiness to address technical details and amendments going forward, which indicates a pragmatic approach to legislation. It was noted that among those involved, there were some who sought more responsibilities and others who were hesitant.
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07.2024

2 Speeches

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06.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker expresses readiness for consensus-based work within the commission, particularly concerning the designation of the national broadcaster as a vital service. He/She also emphasizes cooperation with the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and Poland in establishing defense facilities (the Baltic Wall), thereby demonstrating support for regional security cooperation.
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05.2024

6 Speeches

Demonstrates a constructive approach to legislation, acknowledging the positive development and clarification of the text. In the defense sector, he/she emphasizes the necessity of close cooperation between the Defense Forces and the Security Police Board, ruling out any conflict between them. He/She actively asks about the committee’s work and processes in order to understand how the improved outcome was achieved.
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04.2024

17 Speeches

Operates according to the political stances of the EKRE faction, supporting draft legislation on its behalf. Acknowledges and thanks colleagues and officials in the National Defence Committee, the Headquarters of the Defence League, and the Ministry of Defence for their joint efforts in drafting the Defence League Act, citing the consensual work achieved in this field. However, regarding the issue of e-voting, they adopt a confrontational stance, criticizing the committee's positions.
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03.2024

13 Speeches

He/She demonstrates a willingness to cooperate within the National Defence Committee, citing the consensus decision regarding technical draft legislation. He/She expresses hope that the long-term defense vision and necessary funding decisions will eventually find broad support both in the Riigikogu and across the ministries. In terms of foreign policy, he/she emphasizes cooperation with NATO allies, particularly Finland and Sweden, in order to improve the strategic situation.
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02.2024

4 Speeches

The speaker is clearly acting on behalf of the parliamentary group (the Estonian Conservative People's Party) and is presenting the group's views when submitting the interpellation. Information regarding inter-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise is unavailable.
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01.2024

17 Speeches

The style of cooperation is evident within the faction, where he/she introduces bills on behalf of a sick colleague (Kert Kingo) and submits similar bills alongside others (Helle-Moonika Helme). He/she also points to the necessity of addressing the National Defence Committee regarding issues related to national defense lands. There is no information available concerning inter-party cooperation.
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