By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas
Total Sessions: 52
Fully Profiled: 52
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is currently on the draft mandate concerning national defense and participation in international operations, which is grounded in Section 34, Subsection 4 of the National Defence Act. The speaker, who is the rapporteur and a supporter of the bill, proposes to conclude the first reading and establish a deadline for the submission of amendments.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on strategic errors in the development and planning of the defense industry, particularly concerning the planning of the defense industry park and the execution of major procurements. The speaker is critical and demands a policy shift to ensure it meets wartime necessities and economic sustainability, emphasizing the crucial need for the domestic production of fundamental items (explosives, shells, and small arms ammunition).
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is clearly on the amendment to the Emergency Situation Act, the purpose of which is to establish a uniform and faster deadline for everyone. The speaker is a proponent and supporter of the amendment proposal unanimously approved by the committee, emphasizing the automatic harmonization of the text with other legislation.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus lies on monitoring the implementation of government reporting and strategic documents (Estonia 2035), rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. The priority is the intrinsic value of the strategic documents and ensuring their compliance by the executive power.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on enhancing national defense training, initiating amendments that will allow the installation of engineering (pioneer) bridges and the use of hazard warning systems during exercises. The second priority is amending the local government council election law to exclude citizens of terrorist regimes from the pool of candidates. The speaker is an active initiator of draft legislation and represents the consensus decisions of the committee.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The main legislative focus is on monitoring the implementation of regulations concerning civil protection and the construction of shelters. The speaker is critical of the pace at which the policy is being implemented and the postponement of deadlines.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is supporting the bill for the denunciation of the Ottawa Convention, in order to ensure the necessary resources for the Estonian Defence Forces. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and stresses the need for its consensual adoption, to enable the use of anti-personnel mines in establishing a defensive perimeter.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on clarifying existing regulations, not on initiating or opposing new legislative bills. The speaker's role is that of an information gatherer.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
There is not enough data.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
We do not have any data regarding the legislative focus, as this is a critical question addressed to the minister during the plenary session concerning the topic of the economic review.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on explaining and interpreting the current legislation regarding defense service and membership in the Defence League. The initiation of new draft laws or proposed amendments is not mentioned.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the motion to reject the draft bill, as it is technically unworkable (due to a flawed indexation coefficient) and only addresses part of the problem (by excluding conscripts). Its priority is to direct the executive branch to immediately draw up a new, comprehensive, and financially substantiated government regulation.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There isn't enough information. The speaker focuses on the direction of government policy and strategic issues (quotas, languages of instruction), rather than specific bills or proposed amendments.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on a wide-ranging political dilemma concerning the compatibility of legislation related to defense spending and energy policy (including the CO2 quota system). This issue stems from a parliamentary inquiry, intended to force the government to resolve the funding conflict between these two crucial policy sectors.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The main legislative priority is linking the right to vote in local council elections to the Riigikogu declaration recognizing Russia as a terrorist state. The speaker is the initiator of this draft law, but admits that it is a fallback option in case they cannot secure the 81 votes required to amend the constitution.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is related to long-term national defense funding and budget planning. The objective is to secure the necessary financial resources (an additional 5 billion) to meet force capability goals and develop territorial defense, which will likely necessitate amendments to the budget or the national defense development plan.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is insufficient data.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the rigor of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and compliance with data collection requirements, particularly concerning mining projects. The speaker operates as a critical assessor of the current regulation.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is the finalization of the draft bill that grants the Government of the Republic an exceptional mandate to contribute up to 100 defense forces personnel to international military operations. The speaker supports the bill and, acting as the representative of the lead committee, is driving the proceedings, proposing to conclude the second reading and submit the bill for a final vote.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently aimed at reforming the structure of the state budget. This requires overhauling the failed performance-based system to achieve greater transparency and control. He/She opposes the budget in its current form and is concentrating on demonstrating the inadequacy of the metrics used within the Ministry of Defence's purview.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speech is rather aimed at raising public awareness and emphasizing moral values. There is insufficient data regarding specific legislative priorities, the initiation or support of draft legislation.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on granting the government a mandate for foreign operations under the National Defence Act, emphasizing the need for rapid processing. The speaker is a proponent and rapporteur of the draft bill, managing the procedural aspects and proposing to conclude the first reading. He suggests setting a shorter deadline than usual for submitting amendments (November 20 at 10 AM), underscoring the time-critical nature of the matter.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The emphasis is more on strategic advising and policy guidance (assisting Ukraine, managing historical memory) than on initiating specific legislative bills. Specific legislative priorities or drafts are not mentioned.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on securing long-term funding for national defense and meeting NATO's new capability requirements. He addresses the sustainability of the existing tax (or expense) and the realism of plans to abolish it, acting more as a supporter of the long-term commitment than as an initiator.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the amendments to the Investment Funds Act. The speaker is a participant in the legislative process who is seeking precise clarification regarding the details of the draft bill, especially concerning the provisions for investing in precious metals.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is supporting and passing the critical services bill, which expands the scope of services under the umbrella of comprehensive national defense. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and an active participant in the committee work, highlighting the progress achieved by adding 21 new sectors. They acknowledge the necessity of continuing work to refine the technical details.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on the establishment of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) crisis reserve and its operational structure. The speaker is interested in the timeline for achieving the objectives and the chain of command among the units, which indicates an interest in legislation concerning security structures or the activities of the executive power.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the implementation of defense policy and structural issues, particularly concerning the number of active duty personnel and the role of the Defense Resources Agency. The speaker acts as a critical reviewer, demanding improvements to the existing system and a numerical increase.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at scrutinizing the government's action plans and the State Budget Strategy (RES). In particular, precision is required when planning the scope of the Ministry of the Interior and defense spending, highlighting the priority placed on budgetary oversight.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Legislative focus is currently directed toward strengthening the capabilities of the defense forces and securing strategic procurements, specifically combat engineering equipment and drone warfare capacity. The speaker has taken the initiative, submitting detailed questions to the government concerning the timeline and cost for restoring reserves, as well as the launch of domestic explosive production.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on developing a new law aimed at regulating the status of the National Broadcasting Company as a provider of a critical service. The speaker is acting as both a supporter and an initiator in this process, emphasizing that the new legislation will require a significant amount of work.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative priority is a draft bill that would allow reservists assigned to wartime positions to keep personal weapons (pistols, automatic rifles, sniper rifles) at home, intended to improve the mobilization system. It is acknowledged that the implementation of this bill necessitates extensive amendments to the legal framework, including the transformation of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center into a third security institution.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus revolves around the fundamental concepts of legal capacity and their interpretation, particularly concerning the protection of unborn individuals. The speaker is a strong opponent of a specific legal interpretation which, in their view, threatens fundamental rights and suggests arbitrariness.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is aimed at clarifying and simplifying the regulatory processes involved in launching large strategic production enterprises. The priority is to determine the initial steps required to legalize and expedite such activities.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is on supporting a bill that grants counter-intelligence authority to the Defense Forces Intelligence Center and the ability to significantly expand background checks. The speaker is a strong proponent and key explainer of this specific national defense bill.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is directed towards the plans for education reform and the reorganization of the school network, with questions being posed to the minister regarding the future of specific schools. The politician is acting as an information seeker and a representative of local concerns stemming from the government's administrative decisions.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on improving the content of the statement or legal text to prevent the unfair labeling of entire religious groups. He/She is acting as a supporter regarding the amended and clearer legal text and is exploring ways in which legislative measures could contribute to changing the subordination of the Orthodox Church.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the electoral law, which aims to strengthen the security and transparency of e-voting. The speaker is an active proponent of amendments, concentrating on requirements for international accreditation, the inclusion of observers, and preventing vote manipulation. All proposals submitted were aimed at increasing public trust.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker’s focus is on supporting the precious metals bill, but the main political priority is strategic: establishing a national gold reserve and initiating a comprehensive overhaul of the "Estonia 2035" strategy to ensure it aligns with the changed security and economic landscape.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the amendment of the Defence League Act, which is considered the National Defence Committee's most crucial task. The speaker is an active proponent and leader who emphasizes the clear statutory definition of the status of collegial central bodies. It is asserted that, as a result of diligent work, the best possible draft bill—or close to it—has been achieved, and they are urged to lend their support.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reforming the structure of the border guard and ensuring national defense readiness during a crisis situation. The faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia supports the draft legislation concerning defense readiness but opposes amendments that would maintain the restrictions on the use of the construction prohibition zone during a period of heightened defense readiness.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily on oversight and policy implementation, particularly concerning the capacity and resources of the Internal Security Service (Kaitsepolitseiamet), and the initiation of a policy for managing historical heritage. Specific draft laws or amendments are not mentioned.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The primary legislative focus is on a bill that would mandate the Government of the Republic to prepare a comprehensive national defense development vision extending to 2045, along with a new special development plan until 2034. The objective is to ensure that broad-based national defense strategies are clearly defined and adequately funded, thereby addressing the shortcomings found in previous development plans.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Insufficient data. The speaker focuses on analyzing the impact of existing quotas (0.1% annual quota) and interpreting historical data, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is on the draft car tax law. The speaker is attempting to broaden the scope of the tax exemption to cover all vehicles utilized by national defense and rescue agencies, effectively acting as both a clarifier of the draft legislation and the initiator of the amendment.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed toward tax reform, with the entity acting as the initiator or supporter of specific bills. The priority is the reduction of corporate income tax and the lowering of the VAT rate.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is amending the Emergency Situation Act to ensure the introduction of the food supply function and the precise distribution of responsibilities. The speaker supports accelerating the legislative process and emphasizes that responsibility must be codified in the law.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is strictly on tax policy, encompassing the regulation of excise duties and the modification of the tax-exempt threshold for employee compensation. The speaker’s role involves briefly introducing the draft legislation to the plenary session, thereby acting as either the initiator or a supporter.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is exclusively on tax laws, with the priority being the reduction of income tax rates. The speaker's role is that of a supporter or introducer, who addresses several similar bills consecutively.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on the decisions made by the government's executive branch and budget planning (RES), rather than the initiation of specific legislative bills. The primary objective is to compel the government to immediately launch major procurement processes (such as wheeled howitzers) and modernize existing systems so that full military capability is achieved by 2027–2028.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the VAT reduction bills (108 SE and 132), which aim to lower the rate to either 17.5% or 19.5%. The speaker is acting as the initiator and presenter of these drafts, concentrating on the proposed changes to tax policy.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on procedural correctness and the proper review of national defense-related bills. The speaker acts as a procedural supervisor to ensure adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure.