By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas
Total Sessions: 52
Fully Profiled: 52
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The style of cooperation is consensus-based, emphasizing the unanimity of the National Defence Committee in handling the draft legislation and adopting decisions. Cooperation involved Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, officials from the Ministry of Defence, and colonels from the Defence Forces, indicating broad institutional cooperation.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is strongly consensus-driven, emphasizing that the commission approved the amendment by consensus. This demonstrates an openness to compromise and values collegial collaboration in lawmaking.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker cooperates both at the committee level, submitting draft legislation based on the consensus decision of the National Defense Committee, and across party lines. He/She publicly acknowledges cooperation with the Parempoolsed Party (Lavly Perling) in carrying out the legal analysis of the draft local government election law. This demonstrates a readiness for technical cooperation aimed at ensuring legal expertise.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker referenced colleague Rene Kok's earlier position supportively, demonstrating either intra-factional or intra-coalition alignment. They urged the body to support the draft legislation consensually, citing the desire to achieve broad-based backing on the issue of national defense.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The collaborative style is evident in the continuation of the question posed by a colleague (Jaak Valge), which suggests the sharing of topics and cooperation among members of the faction or colleagues with similar interests.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Insufficient data
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Information regarding the cooperation style is unavailable, as this involved posing a direct critical question to the minister, which rather suggests an adversarial interaction.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-factional activity. The speaker addresses the presiding officer politely ("Dear Ants!"), which demonstrates standard parliamentary etiquette.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic cooperation style, recognizing the initiative of their colleague (Kalle) and aiming to find consensus within the commission. They collaborated closely with the executive branch to secure a specific commitment from the Minister of Defence (no later than the end of the spring session) to resolve the problem at the regulatory level.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic willingness to cooperate by supporting the opposition’s constitutional amendment initiative, as it would offer a more ideal solution than his/her own draft bill. He/She notes that Lavly Perling of the Parempoolsed Party did significant work drafting the explanatory memorandum, pointing to cross-party cooperation.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Emphasizes the consensus-based approach, noting that the National Defence Committee approved the text of the draft bill's second reading unanimously. It deems consensus important also when deciding on future operations, assuming that in the case of weighty decisions, the committee should refer them to the plenary session if consensus is lacking.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The cooperative style is supportive of colleagues and institutions who share similar views, highlighting the assessments made by colleague Aivar Sõerd and the National Audit Office concerning the lack of budget controllability. He uses their positions to strengthen his arguments against the government.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker addresses their colleague ("Dear Varro") in a friendly manner, hinting at potential cooperation or a shared viewpoint on the topic at hand. Information regarding broader coalitions or a willingness to compromise is lacking.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is consensual and institutional, emphasizing the unanimous decisions of the National Defence Committee during the processing of the draft bill. The speaker also points to successful cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Committee and the General Staff of the Defence Forces, where a joint field session with career military personnel took place.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
It supports strong and structured cooperation among NATO countries to help Ukraine address its personnel and training challenges. It proposes specific cooperation models where allies would submit lists of foreign Ukrainians eligible for mobilization, allowing Estonia to provide them with basic training and deploy them to the front lines as fully prepared units.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by expressing direct agreement with the colleague (Raimond) regarding the long-term duration of the defense expenditure tax. This indicates a readiness to reach a consensus on security funding matters.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is constructive and institutional, involving direct communication with the minister to seek clarification. This demonstrates a willingness to engage in legislative dialogue and establish clarity concerning the draft bill submitted by the government.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is collaborative, thanking colleagues on the committee and all those involved, and urging support for the draft bill. The need for continued cooperation is emphasized, both within the current and the next composition of the Riigikogu, in order to resolve technical details. He/She demonstrates openness to future refinement and amendment work.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The style of cooperation is professional and inquisitive, approaching the presenter politely and requesting specific clarifications regarding the PPA crisis reserve plans. The objective is to gain clarity on the details of policy implementation, not to create confrontation.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker addresses the colleague by name and poses a question aimed at finding a solution, which signals a willingness to engage in dialogue. He seeks clarification regarding how the problems are interconnected and the methods for resolving them, demonstrating a readiness to move forward with the topic.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
There is no data available concerning cooperation or willingness to compromise, as the statements were presented as scrutiny questions directed at the prime ministerial candidate. There is insufficient information.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker stresses regional cooperation in the defense sector, pointing to the construction of the Baltic Defense Line alongside Latvia and Lithuania. He/She also highlights similar defense investments and industrial decisions made by other allies (Poland, Finland). There is no direct mention of domestic, cross-party cooperation, but he/she commends the government's previous decisions regarding self-propelled artillery.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, emphasizing the necessity of resolving issues within the commission jointly and by consensus. The speaker directly references that finding the solution is "in our hands," which demonstrates an openness to compromise with colleagues.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
It emphasizes that the implementation of the draft bill would require very significant and extensive cooperation between the Defence Forces, the Defence Resources Agency, and the Internal Security Service. It does not directly mention cross-party cooperation but presents the issues as nationally unavoidable security measures.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Data is lacking.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The style of cooperation is open and information-seeking, expressing gratitude for the presentation and posing a specific question aimed at clarifying the procedures. This indicates a readiness for dialogue with experts and entrepreneurs in order to solve practical problems.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker stressed the need for close cooperation with the Security Police Board (KAPO), noting that the new counter-intelligence capability will be established with KAPO’s direct assistance and support. He denied any conflict with KAPO, claiming the bill aims to make the entire system more efficient.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaborative style is constructive; the speaker praises the positive progress and clarity of the legal text, referring to it as "a very positive development." He seeks information regarding how the committee or process managed to achieve a better outcome, demonstrating a desire to support successful lawmaking.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is operating from the opposition, focusing on defending their amendments which had been rejected by the committee. Cooperation is being sought through support from the floor, with a call to back Motion No. 31. There is no evidence of successful cross-party cooperation during the processing of the draft bill.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker notes that his faction (EKRE) supports the technical draft bill, thereby demonstrating a willingness to back specific pieces of legislation. Regarding strategic issues (the gold reserve), he appeals to all parties for serious consideration, seeking a broad consensus to ensure the financial stability of the state.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasized the importance of broad-based cooperation, extending thanks to the National Defence Committee, the Defence League Headquarters, and the Ministry of Defence for their joint efforts in drafting the bill. He values the collegial nature of the work and recognized former Defence League leaders (including Meelis Kiili) for maintaining a consistent policy direction. This cooperation was described as a necessary and successful process for achieving the best possible result.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses colleagues respectfully and references the consensus achieved by the National Defence Committee during the initial support of the draft bill. He shows readiness for cooperation on national defence issues but remains resolutely opposed to specific proposed amendments, demanding clear and swift solutions. The speaker quotes a fellow colleague (Meelis Kiilit) to underscore the importance of conceptual issues.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaborative approach is aimed at posing questions to the minister, seeking solutions to security and historical issues. Cooperation within the framework of the National Defense Committee is evidenced by a joint visit to KAPO, which demonstrates a readiness for collegiate action.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker views the development of national defense as a collective effort, stressing the need to achieve consensus in the Riigikogu regarding the long-term vision. He emphasizes strong cooperation with NATO allies, particularly Finland and Sweden, whose accession fundamentally changes the strategic situation and the possibilities for support at sea and in the air. He hopes that the coalition will continue implementing previously established good initiatives.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The collaborative style is professional and respectful, addressing the official politely ("Dear Martin") and seeking factual confirmation for the demographic calculations that were presented. The style is rather controlling and requires clarification.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker addresses the minister politely and respectfully, which suggests a readiness for dialogue and for improving the draft law. There are no references to cross-party cooperation.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Insufficient data
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker engages with colleagues in the Riigikogu (Arvo, Anti) directly and respectfully, presenting questions and answers in the form of a debate. He/She acknowledges that a debate is ongoing between the ministries and the State Chancellery regarding the division of responsibilities, which points to the need for internal governmental clarity and compromise.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses colleagues formally ("Dear colleagues"), but there is a complete lack of information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party work.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Insufficient data.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker works closely with colleagues in the faction, substituting for Kert Kingo during the introduction of the draft bill and referencing a similar bill proposed by Helle-Moonika Helme. This demonstrates a willingness for internal factional division of labor and mutual support.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the necessity of structured intra-parliamentary cooperation, requiring the involvement of the relevant special committee when dealing with national defense issues. This signals support for due and mandatory consultation between committees.