Agenda Profile: Mihkel Lees
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political position is strongly procedural and defensive, focusing on ensuring the stability of the session's agenda. The faction consistently opposes the opposition's proposals to change the agenda. The strongest political stance is the defense of the security tax bill, emphasizing its importance for Estonian security.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The primary topic being addressed is Estonian security in relation to the proposed security tax. The faction asserts its authority in managing the session's agenda and procedural matters, but does not utilize data or technical terminology.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and specific, centered on announcing the faction's stance (agree/disagree). It features slight irony and self-awareness (e.g., "I won't surprise anyone"). Direct procedural appeals are employed, accusing the opposition of fatigue in addressing security matters.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Interventions are brief contributions made during the implementation of the session agenda, indicating active participation in procedural debates. These interventions were documented in December 2024 and June 2025, demonstrating regular involvement in parliamentary proceedings.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary targets of criticism are Isamaa and the opposition as a whole, whose proposals are consistently voted down. The criticism is aimed both at procedural matters (attempts to change the agenda) and the substance of the issues, accusing the opposition of showing fatigue when it comes to dealing with Estonian security. There is no sign of a willingness to compromise regarding the agenda.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no information available concerning cooperation, readiness to compromise, or cross-party support. The faction focuses on rejecting proposals submitted by others, especially those from the Isamaa faction.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Not enough data
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The only economy-related topic is the security tax, the advocacy for whose draft bill is considered important. This indicates support for a tax policy aimed at financing security and for maintaining fiscal discipline within the security sector.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is keeping the security tax bill on the agenda and ensuring its processing. The faction will act in opposition to all amendments that concern the session's agenda and thereby obstruct legislative work.
5 Speeches Analyzed