By Months: Mihkel Lees
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
10.2025
1 Speeches
The political platform heavily emphasizes civil defense and internal security, stressing the necessity of securing adequate funding for these areas in next year’s budget. The speaker points out that these needs have previously been overshadowed by military national defense, and their position is geared toward correcting this imbalance. The platform is policy- and results-driven, aiming for faster progress in this specific sector.
09.2025
2 Speeches
The political position is strongly supportive of the new crisis preparedness bill, which is considered a long-awaited and essential reform. Emphasis is placed on creating a comprehensive and clear system that ensures better preparedness and faster response in both civil and national defense crises. The stance is clearly policy-driven, motivated by the need to respond to rapidly changing threats, citing, for example, the drone incident in Poland.
06.2025
3 Speeches
The political focus centers on the issue of transitioning to daylight saving time (DST). The speaker strongly advocates for adhering to European Union directives and awaiting a unified, pan-European solution. They oppose the Riigikogu’s decision to "jump the gun" (literally, "running ahead of the train") and stress the importance of maintaining the integrity of the internal market. This stance is firmly rooted in political and legal regulations. Representing the Reform Party faction, they voiced opposition to the proposed amendments to the agenda.
05.2025
1 Speeches
The political stance is supportive, as the speaker considers the draft bill under discussion to be "perfectly sound." The main focus points are directed towards the future, concentrating on reducing bureaucracy and promoting environmentally sustainable proposals. The position is clearly policy-driven, aiming for improved administrative effectiveness.
04.2025
2 Speeches
The political stance is strongly evidence-based, supporting the protection of public health based on official research. The speaker refutes claims regarding the long-term health risks associated with wind farms, relying on data compiled by the Health Board. A key priority is increasing physical activity among children and youth, underscoring its critical impact on both mental and physical well-being.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports increasing social security and ensuring economic stability for families, especially for those who have lost a breadwinner, viewing this as a crucial step in reducing the overall level of anxiety within society. Simultaneously, he displays procedural skepticism regarding new investigative formats, asking why answers cannot be sought through existing Riigikogu committees or law enforcement bodies.
02.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports the draft bill, the purpose of which is to bring domestic law into alignment with the European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation and to update the regulation concerning accreditation fees. His position is clearly policy-based and procedural, focusing on the technical necessity of the legislative amendments and the transparency of the procedure. He emphasizes the need to ensure that accreditation activities are compensated fairly and transparently.
12.2024
5 Speeches
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, repeatedly voicing disagreement with proposals put forth by Isamaa and other opposition parties. Security remains the primary priority, and in this context, they are defending the handling of the security tax bill while accusing their opponents of suffering from issue fatigue. Their views are largely policy-driven and procedural, underscoring the faction's unified resistance.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance involves a strong defense of the government's social policy and pension reforms, highlighting achievements and a fact-based approach. The speaker defends the pending bill concerning support for single pensioners and emphasizes the significant increase in pensions over the last four years. The approach is results-oriented, focusing on the success of past reforms and future projections.
10.2024
3 Speeches
The political position is strongly oriented towards supporting budget discipline and cuts, particularly within the social sector, where the elimination of the single pensioner’s benefit for individuals residing in care homes is supported in order to save 1.3–1.5 million euros. This position is framed as a necessary effort to find areas for savings "during difficult times," while simultaneously stressing that the financial coping ability of those requiring assistance will not deteriorate. The speaker represents the views of the Reform Party faction.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The political position is strongly value-based, centering on loyalty to the Republic of Estonia and its constitutional order. This stance is expressed through the taking of the oath of office as a member of the Riigikogu during the Riigikogu's XV convocation.