Session Profile: Mihkel Lees
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political position is strongly pro-government and procedural, focusing on the consistent rejection of opposition proposals. The most prominent issue is Estonian security, where the faction firmly supports moving forward with the security tax bill. The faction criticizes the opposition's fatigue in addressing security topics, making security its top priority.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The greatest expertise is demonstrated in Riigikogu procedural matters and agenda management, where the speaker repeatedly presents the faction’s position. The substantive theme being emphasized is national security and related tax issues (the security tax). Neither data nor technical terminology is employed in the speeches.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, yet direct and repetitive, emphasizing the faction's unified opposition to the proposals ("do not agree," "cannot agree"). The tone becomes slightly critical and personal when the opposition is accused of being fatigued by dealing with security issues. The appeals are primarily procedural and political, not emotional.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during emergency sessions, delivering brief and focused statements to communicate the faction's stance. They frequently participate in votes concerning proposals to amend the agenda, particularly in December 2024.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the opposition as a whole, and specifically the Isamaa faction. Criticism is aimed at both procedural obstruction and substantive inaction, accusing the opposition of growing weary of dealing with security issues. The resistance is strong and uncompromising regarding changes to the agenda.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is deficient, as the speaker focuses exclusively on rejecting the opposition's proposals. The faction represents a unified opposition, and there is no indication of openness to compromises or cross-party cooperation in their rhetoric.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Not enough data
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to security policy, strongly supporting the deliberation of the security tax bill. The faction considers it vital to keep the draft legislation on the agenda, citing its importance for national security.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the security tax bill, the handling of which the faction firmly supports. The speaker's role is that of a defender, standing against attempts to remove the bill from the agenda and emphasizing its crucial importance.
5 Speeches Analyzed