By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas
Total Sessions: 52
Fully Profiled: 52
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on international military operations (NATO, EU, UN) and Estonia's national security situation. Regional or local topics are excluded.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national development of the defense industry and the economy, but this is heavily contextualized by comparisons with the other Baltic states. Latvia and Lithuania are highlighted as successful examples in attracting international defense industry investments, while Estonia is criticized for lagging behind.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
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2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is strictly national and strategic, addressing the country's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" and the remit of the Ministry of Defence. There is no regional or local focus.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is clearly national and international, centered on strengthening Estonian national defense and incorporating the lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine war. The need to develop the domestic defense industry has been mentioned, and references have been made to large-scale exercises (Kevadtorm). A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on national security policy and the nationwide implementation of civil protection measures. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The emphasis is on Estonia's national defense and the protection of its border regions, referencing a personal connection to a border-adjacent area where the likelihood of laying mines is high. The international focus (Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan) is primarily used to incorporate strategic lessons into Estonian defense planning and to analyze the actions of the enemy (Russia).
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on restrictions implemented at the national level in Estonia, specifically concerning national education and labor policy.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is international and regional, using Latvia and Finland as direct comparison points for evaluating Estonian tax policy. It is emphasized that Estonia's tax policy differs significantly from those of its neighboring countries.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is clearly on the national and international level, examining the overall state of the Estonian economy, labor productivity relative to the EU average, and international competitiveness.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively at the national level, dealing with the laws of the Estonian state's defense service and their implementation. There is no regional or local emphasis.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly national (Estonian integration, Estonian higher education institutions) and international (immigration, competition with foreign universities like Oxford or Harvard). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national level (Estonia’s defense expenditures, energy production) and the international level (allied nations’ goals, the European context, the demands of the US President). Regional or local issues are not covered.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The focus is heavily on national security and the legislation concerning foreign nationals residing in Estonia. On the international level, there is mention of the EU's obligations and the precedent set by Latvia, as well as the complexity involved in restricting the voting rights of citizens from other democratic countries (NATO, Japan, South Korea).
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is distinctly international and centered on the security of the Baltic States and Eastern Europe. Emphasis is placed on the rise in defense spending by Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, and the role of the US and NATO in setting expectations for allies. There is no reference to local or regional topics within Estonia.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's demographic situation as a whole.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on Estonia’s national environmental protection and the impact of mining, using international analogues (Nauru, Morocco) for assessment and stressing that the outcome in Estonia cannot be different from what has happened elsewhere.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international, addressing Estonia's contribution to global stability through military operations (NATO, EU, UN). Specific regions and crises are mentioned, such as the Polish border (hybrid crisis), Afghanistan (prior involvement), and the hypothetical China-Taiwan conflict.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on national strategic issues (the defense budget, energy systems, demography) and on the international stage (NATO approaches, aid to Ukraine). The analysis of the Rail Baltic project examines the transport and security connections between the Baltics and Russia.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is placed on a nationwide social and moral issue concerning the broader behavior of society. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international, centering on Estonia's contribution to global security through NATO, EU, and UN operations. Specific international regions and threats are mentioned, such as ASPIDES in the Red Sea and Houthi militant groups. There is no reference to local or national regional topics.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on international security (the war in Ukraine) and allied activities, citing the capabilities of Germany and Poland as examples. The domestic focus concerns the role of the Estonian state as an ally and the issue of historical memory within the context of Estonia's parishes and municipalities.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the international and national level, addressing the confrontation with Russia, the annexation of Crimea, and the objectives to be agreed upon with NATO allies. There is no mention of local or regional issues within Estonia.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on financial regulation and legislative amendments at the national level. No regional or local emphasis has been noted.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely on the national level and the functioning of the population during a crisis, as well as the transposition of the European Union directive. The services being addressed (ports, airports, media) are of nationwide importance. Regional or local topics are absent.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly on national internal security policy and the structure of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board). There is no regional or local emphasis.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing issues concerning defense forces personnel and institutional matters. The international focus is limited to a comparison with the practices of other NATO countries.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The focus is clearly on national issues, especially in matters of national defense, internal security, and border issues. There is no mention of local or regional projects.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strongly on national defense capabilities and international security, particularly in light of the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Regionally, the emphasis is placed on the defense projects of the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and Poland, as well as the decisions made by the Finnish defense industry. Domestically, attention is centered on the potential of Estonia's mining industry.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
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2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The analysis focuses on comparing the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania) within the context of defense industry development, pointing out that these neighbors have successfully drawn in Finnish and German capital for the production of armored vehicles and munitions. It underscores Estonia's failure to keep pace in this regional competition.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The focus is on national and philosophical legal issues, using international historical examples (Germany, the Soviet Union) to support the argument.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on launching production at the national level, but the international context is mentioned, referring to Poland as the current producer of explosives. This indicates an interest in improving the regional supply chain and Estonia's position.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is clearly on national security and the international threat landscape, particularly Russia's increasing interest in hybrid attacks targeting Estonian territory. Russia's war in Ukraine is cited as the context that fundamentally alters the nature of the threats directed at Estonia. Local or regional Estonian topics are not addressed.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The politician highlights his ties both to the Tallinn area (Kesklinn, Pirita, Lasnamäe)—which he represents in the Riigikogu—and to his South Estonian roots (Kliima village, Võru Parish). The specific issue at hand focuses heavily on the future of local schools in South Estonia, underscoring the importance of these regional roots in his political activity.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on international and geopolitical issues (the jurisdiction of patriarchates, Islamic extremism), which directly affect Estonia’s domestic religious communities and security. Emphasis is placed on changing the jurisdiction of the Estonian Orthodox Church, which is a domestic political issue with an international dimension.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly international and national, comparing Estonia's e-voting system with the practices of other democratic countries (the USA, Europe, and Asia). It is emphasized that only Russia has followed Estonia's example, using the system even in occupied territories.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the reserves of the Republic of Estonia, the Estonia 2035 strategy) and at the international level (the global financial system, US debt, the world's average gold reserve). Specific local or regional Estonian issues are absent from the speeches.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is entirely at the national level, addressing the Kaitseliit Act, the Ministry of Defense's relations with the KL, and the appointment of the Commander of the Defense Forces. There is no information regarding a local or regional focus.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The regional focus directly addresses the security of the eastern border, specifically referencing the Narva border guard post and the Friendship Bridge, both of which he has previously visited. Although he uses examples from the border, the overall approach remains national and conceptual, centering on the management structures of ministries and agencies.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national security issues and Estonia’s historical memory. International threats are also addressed, such as Russia’s influence activities and Islamic extremism, which directly affect Estonia.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on Estonia’s national defense and its integration into international collective defense structures (NATO). Emphasis is placed on the strategic importance of the Baltic states and the Kaliningrad exclave, along with the impact of Finland and Sweden joining NATO. Estonia’s capability for producing military drones and their subsequent sale to Ukraine are also noted.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, covering the general composition of the Estonian population, national quotas, and integration capacity. Separate regional or local issues are not covered.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national level, addressing the vehicle fleets of Estonia's internal security and national defense agencies and their state taxation.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
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2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, addressing the country's security of supply and the responsibility of the ministries. There are no references to specific regions, local projects, or international issues.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is strictly on national tax policy issues that affect the economy as a whole. There is a complete lack of any reference to local, regional, or international topics.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
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2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is clearly at the national level (Estonia's defense capabilities, the formation of a division, territorial defense) and the international level (support for Ukraine, comparison with Finland). Specific local or regional issues are not discussed.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker raised a specific regional concern, warning that the VAT increase would cause shoppers from Southern Estonia to shift their purchases to Latvia. This highlights a focus on the economic specifics and competitiveness of border regions.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national, centering on the administration of lands associated with national defense and the operational procedures of the parliament. There is no mention of specific regional or local interests.