By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

Total Agendas: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is clearly international and regional, centering on parliamentary cooperation at the level of Europe (PACE) and the Baltic states (Baltic Assembly). Significant attention has been paid to the Crimean peninsula and Central Asian regions in connection with historical injustice.
2025-03-19
Draft law amending the Act on Foreign Relations and amending other acts in consequence (385 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The focus is clearly on international relations, particularly the regulation of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. Specifically, the need is mentioned to establish preconditions for the creation of representative offices in Estonia for a territorial government or entity, based on a corresponding application. This is directly linked to intensified trade and economic relations with Taiwan.
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is distinctly international, addressing the global confrontation with authoritarian powers and attempts to establish a new world order. Regionally, emphasis is placed on Nordic-Baltic cooperation (NB8) and Baltic Sea security, as well as support for Moldova’s and Ukraine’s aspirations for European Union and NATO membership.
2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The focus is clearly international, centering on the security of the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe, and treating this within the broader context of the onslaught of Russian imperialism. Specifically, the situation in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus is emphasized, linking these countries by a shared security threat. Regarding Georgia, the 2008 war and the occupation of its territory are highlighted.
2024-10-16
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

It focuses strongly on international and Eastern European issues, especially the fate of Ukraine and Crimea in the context of the aggression of the Soviet empire and present-day Russia. Upcoming participation in the Crimea Platform summit in Riga is also mentioned, highlighting the setting of a regional and pan-European example.
2024-06-13
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Foreign Service Act and amending other related acts (Bill 353 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is on national legislation and the international level, addressing the Estonian foreign service and its position within the European context. There is absolutely no reference to local or regional issues within Estonia.
2024-05-15
Third reading of the Bill (332 SE) on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of other related Acts.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly international (winning the war in Ukraine, the strategic defeat of Russia) and national (Estonian security and legal framework). The United States and the European Union are mentioned as either setting the example or following suit. There is no reference to local or regional Estonian issues.
2024-05-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Foreign Relations Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (385 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is on national legislation and international relations, especially the processing of foreign treaties. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of Other Acts Related Thereto (332 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The focus is clearly international, centering on Russian aggression, support for Ukraine, and the actions of allied nations (Belgium, the Czech Republic) in implementing sanctions. Estonia is viewed as a leader in international lawmaking.
2024-03-06
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Foreign Service Act and the Amendment of Other Acts in Connection Therewith (353 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The regional focus is entirely at the national and international level, addressing amendments to the Estonian Foreign Service Act and the work of foreign missions. Local or regional topics are absent.
2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is clearly international and regional, concentrating on strengthening the transatlantic alliance (NATO) and on Baltic-Nordic cooperation, while noting the pivotal importance of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession. Significant emphasis is also placed on promoting Estonian interests in the Indo-Pacific region (Taiwan, Japan, South Korea).