By Agendas: Marko Mihkelson

Total Agendas: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The primary social issue is the matter of human rights and historical justice, specifically concerning the suffering and genocide of the Crimean Tatars. This topic is framed within the context of international politics and historical memory.
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

Not enough data.
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

There are no direct positions stated regarding social issues; the topic is covered more broadly within the context of defending democratic freedoms and institutions. Emphasis is placed on the need to prevent the "internal illiberalization of the free world" through Russian influence campaigns.
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.

Among the social issues, strong emphasis is placed on democratic freedoms and the right to fair elections, supporting the peaceful demonstrations of the Georgian people. It is noted that the Georgian people oppose coming under Russian influence and desire European Union membership. Furthermore, the use of violence and intimidation on election day in Georgia is 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

Insufficient data.
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 speaker supports social measures designed to ensure the family well-being and basic state support for the spouse or registered partner of officials serving abroad. The positive role of the Marriage Equality Act in resolving earlier partnership issues is highlighted, thereby supporting a broad definition of partnership when it comes to state benefits.
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 only social issue is related to security and human rights violations, citing Russia's goal of carrying out a full-scale genocide in Ukraine. This emphasizes the priority of protecting national security and international law.
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.

Insufficient data.
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.

Insufficient data.
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

Only one social issue is addressed: the limitation of compensation for the accompanying spouses or registered partners of foreign service officials. This matter was submitted as a technical legal clarification, and the opinion of the Social Affairs Committee was requested regarding it.
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

Social issues are not the focus of the speeches; the only mention is of Russia's support for European extremist forces "under the guise of protecting traditional values" with the aim of weakening the West. The overall emphasis is on defending democratic values and the rules-based world order.