By Plenary Sessions: Marko Mihkelson
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is clearly international and regional, concentrating on Estonia's representation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Baltic Assembly. Geopolitically, there is a strong emphasis on the Crimean Peninsula and supporting its inhabitants (the Crimean Tatars).
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker’s focus is on international relations, particularly concerning development cooperation and humanitarian aid. A significant regional emphasis is placed on Taiwan, as changes are necessary to promote closer trade and economic ties and to establish the prerequisites for setting up territorial government representations.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on international and geopolitical issues, particularly European security (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia) and cooperation within the Baltic Sea region. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of cooperation with free world nations in East Asia (Taiwan, South Korea) to counterbalance the consolidation of the authoritarian quartet (Russia, China, North Korea, Iran).
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The focus is distinctly international and geopolitical, centering on countries in the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe that have fallen victim to Russian influence operations. The primary countries are Georgia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova, highlighting their European aspirations and the necessity of standing up to Russian aggression.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is distinctly international, centering on the fate of Ukraine, Russia's aggression, and cooperation with the parliaments of European and other partner countries. The Riga summit is also mentioned, which highlights the attention given to the Baltic region's role in international politics.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on national legislation and the international activities of the Estonian Foreign Service, comparing Estonia's situation with that of other European foreign services. Specific regional or local Estonian topics are absent.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on international security issues (the war in Ukraine, Russia’s strategic defeat) and matters at the Estonian national level (long-term survival, the legal framework). Allies and partners from Europe, as well as the United States, are mentioned.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is heavily on international topics: Russia's aggression, the rebuilding of Ukraine, international law, and Estonia's standing among Western nations. Specific partner countries like Belgium and the Czech Republic are mentioned, emphasizing the international weight of Estonia's example. There is no domestic or local focus.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on international issues (strengthening the foreign service) and the national legislative process. Local or regional issues are absent.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The regional focus is strongly international, concentrating on European security, the war in Ukraine, and transatlantic relations. Special emphasis is placed on the pivotal importance of cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries in the context of NATO enlargement (the accession of Finland and Sweden). Furthermore, developing ties with Asia is crucial, as confirmed by the Foreign Affairs Committee's visit to Taiwan and planned visits to Japan and South Korea.