By Plenary Sessions: Mihkel Lees
Total Sessions: 15
Fully Profiled: 15
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The collaborative approach is aimed at obtaining information and maintaining dialogue with the executive branch (the Minister) regarding budget implementation and priorities. The speaker is seeking the Minister's assessment of the situation.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker represents the stance of the Reform Party faction, thereby demonstrating intra-party cooperation. He/She expresses the desire for the bill to be processed thoroughly, yet as quickly as possible, in the Riigikogu (Parliament), citing the necessity for effective legislative cooperation.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
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.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is open to involving experts from the ministries (Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications) in the work of the commission. Several procedural decisions were made by consensus within the commission, but a decision regarding the rejection of the draft legislation could not be reached due to the voting result of 5 in favor and 5 against.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The style of cooperation is constructive and open, consulting with the minister regarding future plans. Readiness is expressed to support proposals that reduce bureaucracy and are environmentally sustainable.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker requests that the response consolidate both the activities within the rapporteur's domain and the government's broader coordinated efforts, citing a desire to see wide-ranging cooperation. Communication with the rapporteur is polite and inquisitive, seeking a comprehensive overview.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker addresses the rapporteur politely, seeking common ground on the importance of maintaining health. There is no data indicating broader cross-party cooperation or readiness for compromise, as the debate is aimed at refuting the opposing side's arguments.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker references previous speakers who have also acknowledged the flaws in the current system, suggesting a consensus regarding the problem. The proposed new system emphasizes a fair transition, whereby the benefits of the existing system are retained for those who find them more advantageous, demonstrating a pragmatic approach. Direct cooperation with other factions or a willingness to compromise is not mentioned.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation manifests as directly questioning the rapporteur, which is the standard format for debate in parliamentary proceedings. There is no information available regarding cooperation or willingness to compromise with other political factions.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The approach to cooperation is consensus-based and open, highlighting that all committee decisions regarding the draft legislation were reached unanimously. Collaboration was undertaken with various stakeholders, such as the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to ensure the draft bill received broad approval. Amendments were submitted internally within the committee; these were technical in nature and designed to streamline the procedural process.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and open. The speaker emphasizes collaboration with the minister and officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM), repeatedly noting that the committee’s decisions regarding the handling of the draft legislation were reached by consensus. This points to a clear preference for achieving broad-based agreement in the legislative process.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There are no direct references to cross-party activity regarding the style of cooperation, but the speaker emphasizes cooperation between the central government and local municipalities (local municipalities are coming to the rescue again) in implementing the care reform and providing social assistance. He/She supports systematic cooperation that ensures individuals are not left without a spot in a care home due to economic reasons.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is conveying the stance of the Reform Party faction, demonstrating internal cooperation and unified support for the draft legislation. There is no mention of collaboration with the opposition or other political parties.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The style of cooperation is clearly intra-factional and coordinated. The first speaker presents the proposal on behalf of the Reform Party faction, and the second speaker expresses direct support for that proposal, emphasizing their shared position.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The speaker commends their colleagues and the chair of the session, demonstrating respect for parliamentary procedures. Specific cooperation initiatives or a willingness to compromise are not evident from the speeches.