By Months: Marko Mihkelson
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
05.2025
1 Speeches
The rapporteur is actively engaged in the Riigikogu's procedural processes, submitting draft legislation on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee. This pattern of activity indicates a role that requires coordinating work between committees and presenting decisions to the full assembly.
03.2025
4 Speeches
The patterns of activity indicate intensive involvement in the work of the Foreign Affairs Committee, coordinating the handling of the draft legislation since 2024 and holding multiple sessions in March 2025. This work includes close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of the Republic, as well as voting on procedural decisions and reporting to the plenary session.
02.2025
8 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in parliamentary diplomacy, delivering significant foreign policy statements in the Riigikogu and taking part in international visits. Recent trips mentioned include a visit to the Ukrainian front line and to East Asia (South Korea, Taiwan), along with the forthcoming joint visit of the Nordic-Baltic foreign affairs committees to Moldova.
01.2025
10 Speeches
The speaker is actively involved in parliamentary committee work, chairing the Foreign Affairs Committee sessions and presenting their decisions to the plenary. Mention is made of a previous visit to Tbilisi (in early November) to meet with election observers, as well as a meeting with representatives of Georgian civil society in Estonia (on January 22nd). These patterns of activity demonstrate continuous international engagement and crisis monitoring.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker is an active submitter and proponent of legislative statements in the Riigikogu, having spoken twice on the same topic within the span of eight days. Specific upcoming events are mentioned, including a meeting with the Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, and participation in the Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform in Riga. This indicates a close involvement with international parliamentary diplomacy.
06.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker is an active representative of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, reporting to the plenary session on the committee meetings (June 3) and the procedural schedule (2nd and 3rd reading). His/Her pattern of activity involves processing and timing the draft bill, including the presentation of new dates (June 12, September 11, 2024, January 1, 2025).
05.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, serving as the rapporteur for the Foreign Affairs Committee and participating in the bill's proceedings in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). They referenced international contacts and discussions regarding sanctions, and also mentioned an upcoming foreign trip, which required rescheduling the committee meeting. This demonstrates intense activity at both the domestic and international levels.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The patterns of activity demonstrate active involvement in the work of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, including thorough preparation, the submission of written questions, and regular reporting to the Plenary Assembly. The individual has been appointed as the representative of the lead committee and accurately documents the dates and decisions of the committee sessions.
02.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker is highly active on the international stage, referencing recent visits and meetings (a joint visit by the Nordic and Baltic countries to New York, and a visit by the chairmen of the Baltic states' foreign affairs committees to Taiwan). Weekly work with US colleagues to maintain transatlantic relations is noted. Future plans include visits to Ukraine, Norway, Japan, and South Korea.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu's legislative procedures, submitting draft resolutions on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The text mentions the electronic submission of the draft, which points to the utilization of modern communication tools.