By Plenary Sessions: Urmas Reinsalu

The speaker referred to earlier discussions held with members of parliament from both the coalition and the opposition, demonstrating active communication and lobbying efforts prior to the official nomination of the candidate. This points to a pattern where crucial decisions are preceded by broad-based consultations within the parliament.

The speaker is active during plenary sessions, participating in debates concerning important legislation. Reference is made to past activity (Isamaa's proposal regarding voting rights in April 2022) and committee work, but data on the frequency of public appearances or travel is unavailable.

The speaking session is taking place as part of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) Information Hour, during which questions are posed to the Prime Minister. Reference is made to recent events, including the swearing-in of new ministers, the meeting with the President, and the economic forecasts and press articles published over the last week.

The speaker is actively engaged with the timeline of the border closure proposal, which was initiated by Isamaa in December and submitted to the Riigikogu on January 13th, while criticizing the government's slow reaction. Consultation with Estonian security officials and diplomats is mentioned. The pattern of activity is both reactive (a response to acts of sabotage) and proactive (submitting the draft bill), focusing on keeping the government under pressure.

The speaker is active in plenary sessions, participating in the second reading and submitting repeated motions to adjourn the proceedings. The speaker points to participation in the meeting of the Special Committee for State Budget Control that same morning, demonstrating active engagement in committees as well.

The speaker is active during the Riigikogu information sessions, consistently posing repeated questions to the Prime Minister regarding the financing and development of national defense. He/She refers to previous oral and written inquiries, which demonstrates sustained activity in monitoring this topic.

The speaker is taking on the role of an active resolver of the political crisis, making a concrete proposal for holding new elections and announcing that this proposal will be sent out the same day to all leaders of the parliamentary parties. This pattern of action suggests immediate and coordinated political pressure. Reference is also made to data concerning the organization of elections, which was obtained from the electoral service.

The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, posing lengthy and detailed questions and requesting additional time. Also noted are the alternative budget presented the previous day and the proposal to postpone the sustainability reporting system for business organizations.