By Months: Marko Mihkelson

The collaborative style is highly consensual, stressing the need for unanimity during the preparation and presentation of the statement, which was issued on behalf of 54 members of the Riigikogu. The speaker commends Mati Raidma’s leadership and the Reform Party’s unwavering support for the initiative. Furthermore, international cooperation is highlighted, noting that they are following the example set by other nations while simultaneously setting a precedent for other European parliaments.

The style of cooperation is highly consensual, emphasizing that all procedural decisions within the Foreign Affairs Committee were made unanimously. Close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ legal counsel and the Director General of the Human Resources Department in formulating amendments is also mentioned, demonstrating openness to the ministry's feedback.

The style of cooperation is supportive towards government partners and ministries, especially recognizing the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Erki Kodar and team) for preparing the complex draft bill. Emphasis is placed on international cooperation and the importance of joint decisions made by allies (the USA, the EU), while simultaneously calling on them to follow Estonia’s example (e.g., the Czech Republic).

The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that all decisions within the committee were made unanimously. Cooperation is maintained with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as with other Riigikogu committees (the Social Affairs Committee) and departments (the Legal and Analysis Department) to seek their opinions.

The cooperative approach emphasizes domestic political unity and consensus in foreign and security policy, viewing the reduction of political dividing lines as key to Estonia's success. Internationally, maintaining the unity of the transatlantic alliance (NATO) and the European Union is central. Active global cooperation among democratic states is supported, and collaboration is undertaken with colleagues from the Baltic and Nordic countries.

The style of cooperation is clearly cross-party, as the changes to the delegation are based on proposals from the Isamaa faction and the Social Democratic Party faction. The speaker is acting on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee, presenting a consensus solution that encompasses various political forces.