By Months: Leo Kunnas
Total Months: 17
Fully Profiled: 17
09.2025
11 Speeches
The legislative focus is on the deliberation of the mandate for international military operations (based on the National Defence Act) and amendments to the Emergency Situation Act. The speaker is acting as the rapporteur, ensuring the smooth processing of the draft legislation and highlighting the consensus proposals of the National Defence Committee. He notes that a record low number of defence forces personnel are planned for foreign operations next year, which is justified by the current security situation.
06.2025
4 Speeches
The primary legislative priority is supporting the denunciation of the Ottawa Convention, which he deems vitally necessary for enhancing national defense. He is a strong proponent of the bill. He is also addressing the issue of postponing requirements for the construction of shelters in the civil defense sector, questioning the safety and timeliness of that decision.
05.2025
2 Speeches
The focus is on the critical analysis of government economic reports and fiscal policy (taxation). The primary emphasis is placed on holding the government accountable for the deterioration of economic indicators, which suggests participation in economic hearings or debates.
03.2025
11 Speeches
The primary focus is on motivating the executive branch to draft and implement a Government of the Republic regulation aimed at increasing the allowances for reservists and conscripts. He opposes his colleague's draft bill because it proposes a technically unworkable indexation coefficient that fails to provide a comprehensive solution. The objective is to finalize the amendments to the regulation no later than the end of the spring session.
02.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently centered on reviewing the financing of national defense and reassessing energy policy regulations (specifically CO2 quotas and subsidies). The speaker initiated this discussion and is demanding clarification on how these two major political priorities can be reconciled.
01.2025
10 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the restriction of Russian citizens' voting rights in local government elections, the draft bill for which he himself initiated on October 24th last year. The aim of the bill is to link voting rights to the Riigikogu declaration by which Russia was recognized as a terrorist state. He is the proponent and supporter of this solution, emphasizing its necessity should broader constitutional amendments fail.
12.2024
11 Speeches
The main legislative focus is on finalizing the draft legislation concerning the exceptional mandate for participation in international military operations, which permits the deployment of up to 100 defense personnel to time-critical operations when necessary. As a representative of the leading committee, the speaker is a strong proponent and driver of the bill during its second reading and submission for the final vote.
11.2024
7 Speeches
The rapporteur focuses on the draft mandate granted to the government under the National Defence Act (deployment of up to 100 military personnel) and is both its proponent and presenter. He/She is a highly critical opponent of the draft state budget, specifically highlighting the deficiencies in the budget's structure and performance indicators. He/She proposed shortening the deadline for submitting amendments to the defence mandate bill.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Local Government Council Election Act to prohibit citizens of a state recognized as terrorist by the Riigikogu from participating in local elections. The speaker is the initiator of this draft bill, emphasizing the need to implement practical steps following the recognition of the Russian regime.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is currently on the draft bill concerning vital services. This is viewed as a major advancement in comprehensive national defense, specifically by expanding the scope to include national media and food production. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and has been actively involved with it in the committee. Furthermore, they are addressing amendments to the Investment Funds Act, seeking specific clarifications regarding investments in precious metals.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on refining the State Budget Strategy (RES) and the action plans within the purview of the Ministry of the Interior. The speaker is acting as an overseer, demanding specific and measurable plans from the new government.
06.2024
7 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are in the field of national defense, as he/she is the initiator of a bill that would allow reservists assigned to wartime posts to keep personal weapons at home. As the vice-chair of the committee, he/she is also involved in resolving the status of the national broadcaster as a vital service provider.
05.2024
6 Speeches
The primary legislative priority is the expansion of the counter-intelligence mandate of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center, which he deems critically important for enhancing national defense and preventing the agency's infiltration. He is also actively working to improve the substance of counter-terrorism legislation, demanding a fundamental change to the original text's core content.
04.2024
17 Speeches
The primary legislative priorities include strengthening national defense (the Defense League Act, exceptions to construction exclusion zones) and reforming internal security structures (the separation of the Police and Border Guard Board, PPA). Regarding the e-voting bill, he is an active opponent, having submitted numerous detailed amendments focused on ensuring the system's international accreditation, observability, and security (including facial recognition technology).
03.2024
13 Speeches
The primary legislative priority is to initiate a draft law that would oblige the government to compile a comprehensive national defense development vision extending to the year 2045, alongside a new ten-year development plan. Furthermore, on behalf of the National Defense Committee, he supports technical amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act to enable military training within restricted zones and during training assemblies.
02.2024
4 Speeches
The legislative focus is twofold: tax reduction regarding the economy, and strengthening wartime capabilities (such as engineering and drone warfare capabilities) in national defense. The speaker is the proponent of both draft legislation (tax cuts) and government oversight measures (interpellations).
01.2024
17 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at reducing taxes (VAT, personal and corporate income tax, excise duty on heavy fuel oil) and raising the tax-exempt threshold for employee vehicle allowances. Furthermore, he stresses the necessity of clarifying the responsibilities of the body tasked with securing state food reserves within the Emergency Situation Act, while criticizing the State Chancellery's delays.