By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

The speaker is highly cooperative, serving as a representative on the Foreign Affairs Committee and introducing legislation that necessitates cross-party consensus. They noted their collaboration with the Isamaa and Social Democratic Party factions when forming delegations. The declaration concerning the Crimean Tatars was submitted on behalf of 54 members of the Riigikogu, demonstrating widespread support.

The cooperation style is consensual and institutional, emphasizing successful collaboration among the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Government of the Republic. The Government supported the committee's proposed amendments, demonstrating strong alignment with the executive branch. Decisions within the committee were reached both through voting and by consensus.

The cooperation style is active and focused on the unity of the allied space, emphasizing the critical importance of regional cooperation among the Nordic-Baltic states and Poland. Direct communication with the US Congress is considered vital to maintaining contact with the majority that highly values allied relations. The necessity of avoiding divisions within the alliance framework, such as the trade dispute between the US and the European Union, is stressed.

The style of cooperation within the leading committee (the Foreign Affairs Committee) is consensus-based, with procedural decisions and proposed amendments being adopted by full consensus. Reliance is placed on a broad-based initiative (49 members of the Riigikogu) and international cooperation with European partners and Georgian civil society. It is emphasized that the adoption of the statement constitutes an important step in providing support from the international community.

The collaborative style has been supportive and consensual, commending the unanimity achieved during the preparation of the draft bill spearheaded by Mati Raidma. The speaker urges all colleagues to support the bill, stressing the importance of cross-party cooperation in taking this significant step.

The working style is highly consensual, emphasizing that all procedural decisions within the Foreign Affairs Committee were reached "by consensus." Close cooperation was maintained with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the committee's amendments were formulated based on their feedback. The speaker also commends the contribution and questions raised by colleagues (Maria, Raimond).

The cooperative approach is guided by international standards and actions coordinated with allies, emphasizing that other countries are awaiting Estonia's decision and are prepared to follow suit. Domestically, it relies on the thorough work of the Constitutional Committee and experts (both international and domestic) to ensure compliance with the principles of the rule of law.

The speaker describes the collaboration with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Margus Tsahkna). This cooperation focuses on sharing information and ensuring the smooth handling of the draft legislation, highlighting the openness to input from ministry experts.

Cooperation within government agencies is emphasized, with thanks extended to Erki Kodar, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and his team for the complex drafting of the bill. International leadership and cooperation with "like-minded countries" (e.g., the Czech Republic) in implementing sanctions are also highlighted.

The style of cooperation is highly consensus-driven, with repeated emphasis that all committee decisions—including the scheduling of the draft bill and the conclusion of the first reading—were reached by consensus. A willingness is demonstrated to consult with other Riigikogu committees (the Social Affairs Committee) and departments (the Legal and Analysis Department) to resolve legal matters.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of a strong political consensus within the Riigikogu when formulating foreign and security policy, noting that disagreements have been overcome in pursuit of a common goal. Cooperation is close with colleagues from the Baltic and Nordic countries, with whom joint visits are organized. Support is being given to the candidacy of former colleague Indrek Saar for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe.