By Plenary Sessions: Marko Mihkelson

The legislative focus is divided between routine procedures (changes in the composition of international delegations to PACE and the Baltic Assembly) and the initiation of high-level political statements. The main priority is tabling the statement recognizing genocide for processing, with the aim of joining other countries that have issued similar declarations. The speaker primarily acts as the initiator and a representative of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

The main legislative priority is the adoption of amendments to the Foreign Relations Act (Draft 385), which regulates development cooperation, foreign aid, and the establishment of foreign representations. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill and, on behalf of the committee, is leading the proceedings, with the goal of concluding the second reading and holding the final vote on April 9, 2025. A significant achievement is the establishment of preconditions for strengthening relations with Taiwan.

The priority is strengthening the foreign service and deepening international cooperation. Support is being given to the amendments initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee to the pending draft Foreign Relations Act, which establishes the preconditions for closer international cooperation.

The primary legislative focus is the initiation and support of international declarations, serving in the capacity of a representative for the leading committee. The priority involves processing the statement concerning the Georgian elections and moving it to a final vote, as well as preparing a statement regarding the Belarusian elections. He/She is acting in a supporting role by introducing Draft Statement 564 to the plenary agenda.

The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft resolution that recognizes the crime as genocide. The speaker is a strong proponent of the initiative, stressing the importance of this step in establishing the legal framework and setting an international example.

The main legislative priority is the deliberation of the Foreign Service Act (Bill 353), as he/she is both a proponent of the bill and the lead coordinator of the process. He/She is currently focused on concluding the bill's second reading and preparing for the third reading, including the introduction of a new effective date (January 1, 2025).

The legislative focus is currently on supporting a specific bill concerning national security and the provision of foreign aid, likely related to frozen assets. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill and stresses its constitutional compliance, citing the work of the Constitutional Committee.

The main legislative priorities are the amendment of the International Sanctions Act (concerning the utilization of Russian assets) and amendments to the Foreign Relations Act (regarding the procedure for international agreements). The speaker is an active proponent and rapporteur, making procedural decisions within the Foreign Affairs Committee and pushing for the swift adoption of the bills.

The legislative focus is on amending the Foreign Service Act (Draft Bill 353), the objective of which is to strengthen the service. The speaker is a representative of the leading committee and a strong proponent of the draft bill, concentrating on concluding the proceedings and clarifying legal issues, such as the empowerment provision.

The legislative focus is on shaping parliamentary foreign policy, monitoring the government's activities, and approving foreign policy statements in the Riigikogu. The Foreign Affairs Committee has focused on taking the necessary political and diplomatic steps required for Ukraine's victory. It supports Indrek Saar's candidacy for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe and advocates for the dissolution of the OSCE and its re-establishment on new foundations due to Russia's veto power.