By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

The speaker regularly addresses the Riigikogu sessions to introduce bills for consideration, acting primarily on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee. This pattern of activity involves presenting significant procedural changes (the composition of delegations) and making major political statements (the recognition of genocide).

The speaker's pattern of activity is closely tied to the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee, thoroughly detailing several sessions and votes held in 2024 and 2025. It demonstrates active engagement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. This pattern highlights a comprehensive and drawn-out legislative process.

The speaker maintains a highly active and internationally focused schedule, which recently included a visit to the Ukrainian frontline region and meetings with special forces personnel. As a member of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, he has coordinated parliamentary diplomacy, including trips to East Asia last autumn (Taiwan, South Korea). A joint visit by the chairmen of the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees to Moldova is scheduled for next month.

The Speaker is active in foreign policy activities, participating in international visits (a meeting with election observers in Tbilisi at the beginning of November) and organizing regular committee meetings on Georgian issues. This pattern of activity involves close communication with international observers, representatives of Georgian civil society, and the Estonian Ambassador to Georgia. He/She is also involved in the preparation of other foreign policy statements (e.g., regarding the Belarusian elections).

The speaker referred to upcoming international events, mentioning the visit next week by Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament. The text also noted the participation of the Speaker of the Riigikogu in the parliamentary summit of the Crimea Platform in Riga, which signals active engagement in foreign policy communication.

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, attending sessions of the Foreign Affairs Committee and submitting procedural reports to the plenary session. Their activity patterns involve setting specific dates and deadlines (June 3 Committee session, June 12 second reading, September 11 third reading). The speaker serves as the representative for the lead committee.

The speaker referenced their participation in various meetings where Estonia's legislative initiative was discussed with allies and partners. They noted that several colleagues from European countries are awaiting Estonia's decision today, which indicates active international engagement. No other data regarding the frequency of appearances or routine is available.

The speaker is an active legislator, serving as the rapporteur for the Foreign Affairs Committee and participating in committee sessions (April 8 and 15). His activity patterns also include foreign missions, which necessitated changes to the Riigikogu agenda. He is the principal procedural proponent regarding this draft bill.

The speaker referred to active participation in international contacts, mentioning that they have had "quite a few conversations" on this specific topic. This demonstrates active diplomatic engagement and the presentation of Estonia's positions to foreign partners.

The pattern of activity demonstrates active involvement in the committee's work, including thorough preparation (15 questions) and precise references to the session dates (February 12, February 21). The speaker acts as a representative of the lead committee, reporting the committee's consensus decisions to the plenary.

The Speaker and the Foreign Affairs Committee have demonstrated highly active parliamentary engagement, citing recent joint visits to the USA, New York, and Taiwan. Visits to Ukraine, Norway, Japan, and South Korea are planned. This pattern of activity focuses on promoting Estonian interests and maintaining the unity of the allied space.