By Plenary Sessions: Marko Mihkelson

The political position heavily focuses on foreign policy and parliamentary diplomacy, particularly regarding the formation of international delegations. The speaker adopts a clear and strong value-based stance, recognizing the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as an act of genocide, and sharply criticizing Russia’s 2014 occupation and illegal annexation. This position is aimed at promoting international solidarity and emphasizing historical justice.

The speaker strongly supports the draft amendments to the Foreign Relations Act, stressing its significance in coordinating foreign relations. This political stance is robustly underpinned by legal and constitutional arguments, particularly concerning adherence to the principle of separation of powers when denouncing international treaties. The representative confirms the Reform Party's support for the further processing of the bill and the conclusion of the second reading.

The central political position is ensuring Estonia’s security through maintaining a strong allied space ("Never again alone"). There is an emphasis on the urgent need for Ukraine’s victory to prevent the resurgence of the Russian empire and guarantee lasting peace in Europe. The political framework is strongly value- and security-based, emphasizing the defense of democracy against an existential threat.

The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the defense of democratic principles and opposition to Russian imperialism. The speaker firmly supports the draft statement, which condemns the systematic falsification of the Georgian elections and backs the aspirations of the Georgian people for the European Union and NATO. The Georgian crisis is viewed as part of a broader Russian offensive that also affects Estonian security, drawing parallels with the events of 1940.

The political focus is strongly value-based, centering on the recognition of acts of genocide and international accountability. The speaker offers extremely strong support for the draft statement, considering it the minimum Estonia can do to establish the legal framework necessary for punishing the perpetrators of these crimes. It is emphasized that impunity must not be allowed to triumph, thereby linking past crimes with the ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine.

The politician strongly supports amending the Foreign Service Act (Bill 353) to ensure better support and "family happiness" for the families of officials serving abroad. His approach is policy-driven, emphasizing the need to find rational solutions for complex, long-term issues. He considers the Estonian foreign service to be pioneering in this field compared to other European countries.

The political focus is on safeguarding the security and survival of the Estonian state and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. The speaker strongly supports the bill under discussion, viewing it as a crucial step in defending the global order and Estonia's rule of law. This stance is clearly value-based, underscoring the necessity of bringing about Russia's strategic defeat. The policy aims to take every step possible to help protect the security of Estonia and its allies.

The politician's focus is heavily centered on foreign policy and international law. They are a strong proponent of the bill aimed at utilizing Russia's frozen assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine. They emphasize Estonia's role as a precedent-setter among Western nations and criticize the slow reaction of the West to Russian aggression since 2014. Their positions are clearly value-driven, concentrating on making aggression costly and defending the core principles of international law.

The political position focuses on strengthening the foreign service, which is undeniably considered a very important goal. The speaker supports the current version of the draft bill, deeming it superior to previous attempts that the president failed to enact. The focus is on the quality of the policy and a thorough legislative process. The stance reflects moderately strong support.

The political position is heavily focused on foreign and security policy, emphasizing that the ongoing conflict is a "new world war" initiated by Russia against the West. The main objective is to achieve Russia's strategic defeat in Ukraine and to maintain an unwavering commitment to the transatlantic security architecture and Western unity. This stance is value-based and driven by a sense of existential threat, criticizing the strategic hesitation of Western allies and their fear of escalating the war. Estonia should act as the trailblazer in shaping the West's strategy for victory.