Agenda Profile: Alar Laneman
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini" (703 OE)
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly alliance- and security-based, supporting Estonia's continuous contribution to the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini. The stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the fulfillment of allied obligations and the increase of personnel in 2026 to enforce the UN arms embargo and prevent illegal oil exports. Support for the operation is strong and aimed at ensuring international stability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international military operations, the security situation, and national defense. Specific terminology is utilized (EUNAVFOR Med/Irini, UN arms embargo, satellite capabilities), and reference is made to briefings provided by Defense Forces specialists (colonels). The expertise encompasses both the objectives of the operation and the legislative procedure.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedural, focusing on conveying the content of the draft bill and the procedural flow to the Riigikogu. The speech is logical and neutral, relying on facts and the consensus decisions of institutions (the National Defence Committee). Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on informative presentation.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates active involvement in the work of the National Defence Committee and the leadership of legislative processes. The speaker references specific committee sessions (September 15 and 22) where the draft legislation was discussed alongside the Minister of Defence and the command of the Defence Forces. The focus of the work has been the advancement of this legislation.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation approach is consensual and institutional, emphasizing the unanimous decision by the National Defence Committee regarding the conclusion of the bill’s first reading. Collaboration is carried out with the leadership of the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces, and broad international cooperation is also referenced (23 EU countries are contributing to the operation).
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on international issues, primarily the European Union's military operation in the Mediterranean and the security situation in Libya. Emphasis is placed on Estonia's role as an EU member state and the fulfillment of its allied obligations.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social issues addressed include the prevention of human trafficking, which is presented as one of the objectives of the international security operation. This topic is handled within the context of security and border control.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting and proceeding with the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (703 OE), which addresses the extension of the mandate for the use of the Defence Forces in the international operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini. The speaker, who is the initiator of the draft resolution, will present the committee's consensus proposal to conclude the first reading.
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