By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

The speaker's political focus is strongly directed toward foreign policy, parliamentary diplomacy, and historical justice. He/She adopts a firm, value-based stance, recognizing the forced deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944 as an act of genocide, and condemning the Soviet regime and Russia's illegal occupation in 2014. These positions strongly support international cooperation and the preservation of historical memory.

The political position is one of strong support for the amendments to the Foreign Relations Act (Bill 385 SE), stressing the crucial role of this legislation in coordinating foreign relations. This support is policy-driven, focusing on upholding the principle of the separation of powers when denouncing international treaties, and defending the Government of the Republic’s proposal regarding the limitation of the Riigikogu’s right of initiative. On behalf of the Reform Party, the speaker supports concluding the second reading of the bill and moving it to a final vote.

The political position is strongly value-based and focuses on Estonia's existential security, emphasizing the principle "Never again alone." The speaker vigorously supports the narrative of Ukrainian victory and demands a significant increase in defense spending from Western Europe and the allies, citing Trump's idea of 5% of GDP as an unavoidable reality. The main goal is the final collapse of empires in Europe and the expansion of the democratic security space.

The political stance is strongly value-based and security-focused, supporting the aspirations of the Georgian people towards the European Union and NATO. Emphasis is placed on the need to resist Russian imperialism, which threatens Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. The speaker strongly supports the adoption of Riigikogu Draft Statement 564 AE, which provides an unambiguous assessment of the systematic falsification of the Georgian parliamentary elections.

The political position is strongly values-based, supporting the recognition of the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide, viewing this as a moral and legal minimum. The speaker emphasizes preventing impunity and establishing accountability for both historical and current crimes, directly linking this to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. As a representative of the Reform Party, strong support for this step is expressed.

The political focus is on supporting and processing the draft bill for amending the Foreign Service Act (353 SE). The position is strongly supportive, emphasizing the need to ensure the "family well-being" of officials serving on foreign assignments and to create more favorable conditions for their spouses. The policy is aimed at maintaining the leading edge of the Estonian foreign service within the European context. The organizational framework is centered on policy and legislative procedure.

The political focus is on protecting the security and survival of the Estonian state and supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression. The position strongly supports the draft bill (332 SE) amending the International Sanctions Act, which is framed as value-based and a step toward protecting the world order. The speaker represents the Reform Party and emphasizes that this is the right and important course of action.

The speaker strongly supports the processing and conclusion of the first reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Foreign Relations Act (385 SE). Their focus is on procedural efficiency and streamlining the handling of international agreements. The stance is purely policy- and procedure-based, emphasizing the smooth advancement of lawmaking.

The political position strongly supports the draft amendment to the international sanctions law, emphasizing its swift and immediate adoption. This stance is framed by a value-based approach aimed at making Russian aggression costly and utilizing frozen assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The speaker emphasizes that this constitutes an important precedent, given that the Western world's reaction has been too slow since 2014.

The political position is strongly supportive of the bill (353 SE) aimed at strengthening the foreign service. Emphasis is placed on the long-term and thorough preparation of the draft, noting its improved wording compared to the earlier version, which the president failed to promulgate. The viewpoint is distinctly policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on the quality of the legislation and the correctness of the process.

The political stance is strongly value-driven and focuses on defending the Western democratic world order against Russian aggression, which is viewed as an existential threat. The speaker demands Russia's strategic defeat in Ukraine and criticizes the allies for their strategic indecisiveness and fear of escalating the war. Estonian foreign policy must be aimed at providing continuous, unrestricted support for Ukraine and maintaining the unity of the vitally important allied space.