By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas
Total Sessions: 52
Fully Profiled: 52
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in national defense and foreign operations legislation, accurately citing the relevant article of the National Defense Act and previous case practice. He/She employs technical language, naming specific officials from the Defense Forces and the ministry, and providing detailed data regarding the planned participation (6.5 full years). He/She is a repeat rapporteur on the same draft bill, which indicates long-term authority on the subject.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of defense industry, ammunition manufacturing, and military logistics. Technical terms are used (e.g., 155-millimeter shells, propellant charges), and specific international examples are provided (Rheinmetall in Lithuania, the Nammo bid). The expertise also encompasses military strategy, emphasizing the necessity of dispersing production or concealing it underground during wartime.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates competence in the area of legislative procedure, particularly regarding committee work, the adoption of amendments, and the harmonization of statutory texts. Technical terminology is employed, including "by consensus," "amendment," and "emergency law," indicating a detailed understanding of the stages involved in processing a draft bill.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates competence in the field of national strategic planning and reporting, specifically referencing the anticipated content (goals and lines of action) of the development strategy "Eesti 2035." The expertise is directed toward procedural control, assessing whether the Ministry of Defence's report complies with the strategic document.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense, particularly concerning military engineering capabilities, stock replenishment, and training logistics. He addresses specific issues such as the denunciation of the Ottawa Convention and the domestic production of military-grade explosives. Furthermore, he is well-versed in legislative specifics, having presented draft amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act related to military training.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of population protection regulations, referencing precise deadlines (July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2028). They distinguish between the requirements for establishing public and non-public shelters, showing expertise in the details of security infrastructure.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in military strategy and weaponry, utilizing terminology such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs), scatterable mines, and engineer obstacles. This expertise is grounded in detailed analyses of experiences from the war in Ukraine (the Perekop Isthmus, 2023 counteroffensive) and previous military operations (Iraq, Afghanistan). He stresses the safety and effectiveness of factory-manufactured mines compared to those improvised in the field.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates interest in regulations concerning the work rights of international students, specifically focusing on the existing limitations. This suggests an awareness of the constraints inherent in education and labor policy.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates a clear awareness of comparative fiscal policy, specifically highlighting the tax regimes in neighboring countries (Latvia, Finland), where tax rates are either stable or declining. This expertise centers on analyzing the tax burden and the rationales behind it.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in macroeconomics and competitiveness, utilizing precise data regarding the percentage drop in labor productivity and the country's ranking in the international competitiveness index. Technical terms such as "innovation," "automation," and "robotization" are employed in the argument, contrasting them with statistical indicators.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and Defense League legislation, utilizing precise terminology (e.g., conscripts/those liable for compulsory military service, reserve service, active duty personnel, supporting members). The focus is on explaining legal procedures and service categories, which points to a deep awareness of defense sector regulations.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise in the field of national defense, especially concerning the personnel structures (J1, Defense Resources Agency) and financial regulations of the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Forces. He/She uses technical terminology and presents detailed calculations (e.g., coefficient 1.3 and compound interest) to explain the technical deficiencies of the draft bill.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics related to immigration and integration policy, referencing immigration quotas and the capacity for permanent settlement, which has failed over the past 30 years. He/She also holds a position regarding the higher education strategy, questioning the international competitiveness of Estonian universities.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of national defense financing (specific GDP percentages, military capability goals) and energy policy (subsidized production, the CO2 quota system). They are able to connect these two complex topics, identifying a potential financial conflict. This expertise is based on a strong command of technical terminology and international requirements.
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates authority on the topics of security policy and comprehensive national defense, highlighting examples of potential sabotage in a wartime situation (fire control via a phone call). He openly admits his insufficient competence in legal and constitutional matters, delegating the assessment of these issues to lawyers and the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense financing and regional security. Specific data is utilized regarding the defense spending percentages of neighboring countries (Poland 4.7%, Lithuania over 5%), and reference is made to the necessary additional funding (5 billion) required to meet force capability targets. Furthermore, the speaker references the European Union's stability criteria, indicating knowledge of the relationship between fiscal policy and defense expenditures.
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demography, citing Rein Taagepera's "theory of the demographic toilet bowl," a concept he classifies as a classic within demography. This suggests an effort to use academic or specialized terminology as the foundation for criticism, thereby underscoring the gravity of the situation.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in environmental impact assessment and mining, citing examples of the drastic consequences resulting from the extraction of phosphorite and rare earth metals. Technical terminology (groundwater, rare earth metals) is employed, and international analogues (Nauru, Morocco) are referenced to assess the risks.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Riigikogu's procedural rules and is particularly authoritative regarding national defense and the mandates for international military operations. They use technical terminology (e.g., "exceptional mandate," "by consensus") and analyze theoretical and time-sensitive security scenarios, such as the formation of coalitions of the willing. They accurately cite provisions of the National Defence Act concerning the assurance of parliamentary oversight.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of defense and security policy and budgetary control, utilizing detailed analysis of the Ministry of Defence’s performance metrics and execution. He highlights specific examples concerning unit equipment levels, the number of active-duty personnel, and defense expenditure percentages of GDP. Furthermore, he possesses knowledge of strategic infrastructure decisions (energy, transport) and financial management, referencing his personal prior experience as a unit commander.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates (or claims) knowledge in the fields of genetics and bioethics, referencing the individuality of DNA and its uniqueness from the moment of conception. Scientific claims are used to support a moral argument, emphasizing the essence of abortion.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense and foreign operations, citing specific legal provisions (Section 34, Subsection 4 of the National Defence Act) and examples of operations (e.g., ASPIDES in the Red Sea). This expertise is further confirmed by their previous role as rapporteur for a related draft bill and by referencing briefings provided by active-duty military personnel at the General Staff of the Defence Forces. They are thoroughly familiar with both the legislative background and the practical implementation of these operations.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates significant expertise in military strategy, logistics, and personnel management, analyzing the shortcomings of Ukraine's mobilization and the effectiveness of its training. Specific numerical data is utilized (e.g., 1.5–2 million wartime personnel, 7–8 weeks of basic training) alongside technical terminology (rotation, combat effectiveness). It is emphasized that the key to Ukraine's victory lies in restructuring its personnel system.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in national defense matters, employing specific terminology and referencing the administrative domain of the Ministry of Defense. He presents detailed comparisons between previous and new NATO force capability targets, highlighting, for instance, a tenfold difference between a battalion tactical group and a mechanized infantry division. He directly links the cost pressures to historical failures to act and the new NATO requirements.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates interest and expertise in the field of financial regulation, focusing on amendments to the Investment Funds Act. Particular emphasis is placed on the technical aspect concerning investment in precious metals. Specific legislative terminology is employed, referencing a concrete section of the draft bill (Section 2).
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regulating national defense and essential services, referencing specific sectors (e.g., ports, airfields, state media). They are aware of the process for transposing the European directive, the associated time pressure, and the technical specifics. This expertise also includes analyzing the varying attitudes of stakeholders concerning the new obligations.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise regarding the structure of internal security and the police, utilizing specific terminology such as crisis reserve, squads, companies, and reporting lines (prefects vs. the Director General of the PPA). The focus on the details of the organization and the chain of command points to an in-depth knowledge of the PPA's operational structure.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and personnel policy, using specific statistical data on the changes in the number of active servicemen between 2020 and 2024. He draws upon institutional knowledge, referencing the practices of NATO member states in organizing military personnel, to emphasize the unusual nature of the Estonian system.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in national defense budgeting and macroeconomic indicators. Technical terms such as RES and GDP are utilized, and there is a requirement for defense spending figures to be presented with precision down to 100 million and 0.1%. The focus also includes specific details related to the administrative area of the Ministry of the Interior (civil protection, border).
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of national defense and military capability (especially military engineering), utilizing specific terminology (e.g., indirect fire capability, TNT). He supports his arguments with historical military examples (the Sinimäe Hills, the Maginot Line) and is well-versed in regional defense industry developments (Finnish and Polish explosive production). The potential of the Estonian mining industry for explosive production is highlighted separately.
2024-06-04
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of media regulation and essential services, focusing on the legal status of the National Broadcasting Corporation. Emphasis is placed on the role of the commission and the necessity of a new draft bill, utilizing specific legislative terminology.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Demonstrates deep expertise in the fields of national defense and mobilization, thoroughly addressing the legal aspects and practical prerequisites of weapon storage. The analysis highlights the necessity of comprehensive background checks (mental health, criminal background, loyalty) and extensive cooperation between state institutions (the Defense Forces, KAPO, and KRA). Reference is made to the 30-year precedent set by the Kaitseliit (Defense League) and international examples (Israel, Switzerland) regarding systems for storing weapons at home.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of history and legal philosophy, drawing parallels with the practices of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in declaring specific human groups legally incapacitated. Specific terms such as "legally capable" and "totalitarian state" are employed, underscoring the importance of these fundamental concepts.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the defense industry and strategic manufacturing, citing the production of TNT and mentioning the Polish monopoly as examples. They emphasize personal experience, having recently visited the presenter's company, which suggests a deep understanding of the subject matter. Their expertise centers on the logistics of industrial scale-up and regulatory requirements.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates profound proficiency in national defense, intelligence operations, and military architecture, citing specific figures regarding the size of the defense forces (21,000 versus 43,700). He/She employs technical terminology such as counterintelligence, hybrid attacks, FSB, and GRU, explaining the operational requirement for thorough background checks. To support this expertise, the speaker references the Metsavas case as an example of an incident that could have been prevented.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The expertise is demonstrated through knowledge of Southern Estonian educational institutions (Orava Basic School, Vastseliina and Räpina Gymnasiums) and through inquiry into their specific future perspectives. There is an absence of data regarding the use of statistics or technical terminology, but the subject matter is detailed and localized.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of religion and state relations and international church governance, particularly concerning the jurisdiction of the Orthodox Church patriarchates (Moscow and Constantinople). Furthermore, they possess knowledge regarding the complexity of defining terrorism and extremism in connection with religious groups, utilizing concepts such as "caliphate" and "secular state."
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the technical and legal specifics of e-voting, covering system components (e.g., the collector, processor, and reader component) and security measures. Specific terminology is employed, such as "mathematically provably recoverable" and "internationally accredited and validated system." The necessity for risk analysis, auditing, and technical penetration testing is emphasized.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of monetary policy and precious metals, especially gold. They utilize specific financial data (the price of gold per ounce, the US debt level, the abandonment of the gold standard in 1971) and explain the inherent instability of inflation and the fiat money system. Their expertise also encompasses an analysis of Estonia's historical gold reserve and its subsequent sale.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of national defense and Defence League legislation, possessing a deep understanding of the organization's collegial management structures (the Central Assembly, the Central Board, the Council of Elders). He emphasizes the continuity of the Defence League's development and uses this knowledge to justify the necessity of legislative amendments aimed at securing the organization's independence. The text also mentions the commission's significant number of career military officers, which indicates strong internal expertise and evidence-based work.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of national defense and internal security structures, comparing the conceptual frameworks behind the establishment of agencies within the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense (PPA, KIK, KRA). He analyzes historical decisions and employs specific terminology, such as "combatants," "compulsory duties," and "siloization." The expertise is clearly focused on conceptual issues in state governance and security.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on national defense and internal security issues, referencing the main focus of the work of the Security Police Board (KAPO) and its capability limitations. He uses statistical data regarding the growth of the Muslim community in Estonia (1,500 vs 10,000) to emphasize the emergence of a new security threat. He is also aware of the involvement of historical figures (Juhan Smuul) in the deportations.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker exhibits profound expertise in strategic planning for national defense and military structure, citing examples from the tactics of the War of Independence (the "shield and sword strategy") and referencing General Laaneots's previous assessments. He utilizes specific terminology (e.g., "capabilities catalogue," J1/G1/N1/A1 structures) and analyzes detailed capability developments, such as engineer services, indirect fire capability, and counter-drone defense. He highlights specific historical wartime defense force sizes (e.g., 104,500 personnel in 1939) and the necessary modern figures.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in calculating demographic data and quotas, using specific statistical indicators (0.1% of the population, 1,300 people annually). He/She employs logical deduction to assess the country's long-term capacity to integrate a foreign-born population (130,000 people per century). This expertise is directed toward analyzing the impact of historical data and current quotas.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the specifics of the vehicle fleets belonging to internal security and national defense institutions, distinguishing between operational vehicles and other vehicles, such as Estonian Defence Forces trucks. The speaker highlights their familiarity with the vehicle categories of the Rescue Board, the Police and Border Guard Board, the Defence Forces, and the Defence League.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker is proficient in tax policy terminology, specifically mentioning corporate income tax and the VAT rate. The depth of expertise remains unassessed due to the brevity of the statements, but a specific target figure (18.4%) is presented.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the nation's security of supply, the jurisdictions of relevant ministries (the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Regional Affairs), and specific legislation (the Emergency Act). They employ specialized terminology, such as "stockpiling center" and "physical reserves," and stress the exact division of responsibilities. The analysis centers on the administrative organization and the legal formalization of accountability.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The expertise is limited to the legislative focus on taxation and excise policy. The speaker is familiar with specific financial instruments (excise, tax-free threshold) but neither uses data nor provides detailed justifications. The knowledge is presented through a brief and technical introduction to the content of the draft legislation.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax legislation and fiscal terminology (income tax rates for individuals and legal entities). Specific numerical data (18%, 18.3%) is used, but detailed elaboration is avoided, with the speaker referring instead to a procedural role.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates profound technical and doctrinal expertise in national defense, particularly in the field of artillery, referring to himself as a "career military officer." Specific terminology and data are used (e.g., K9 Kõu, HIMARS, 120 mm mortars, 36 self-propelled howitzers, division artillery), and Estonian capabilities (e.g., 24 systems) are compared with those of Finland (1,690 systems). He provides detailed recommendations concerning the structure of the division artillery (wheeled artillery systems), the mechanization of mortars, and the domestic production of ammunition.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and macroeconomic concepts (such as turnover, recession, and revenue collection). Specific figures and percentage comparisons (e.g., 2 percentage points or 10%) are used to frame the arguments. The expertise is focused on forecasting the negative consequences of the tax hike.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of national defense and parliamentary procedure, emphasizing the role of the National Defense Committee in discussing defense-related topics. This expertise is evident in the use of the specific term "national defense lands" and the knowledge of which committees ought to have been consulted.