Agenda Profile: Enn Eesmaa
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's military assistance mission in Mozambique" (706 OE)
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political emphasis lies in Estonia fulfilling its international commitments and demonstrating solidarity with the European Union through military training missions. The speaker strongly supports Draft Resolution 706 OE, which extends our contribution to the Mozambique mission, while simultaneously stressing the need to deepen bilateral relations with Portugal, the lead nation. This stance is policy- and value-based, underscoring the importance of mutual contribution (for instance, Portugal’s involvement in Baltic Air Policing).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of national defense and foreign operations, highlighting specific mission details (the number of servicemen, the role and tasks of the legal counsel). Technical language is employed, and specific officials from the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Defence Forces are referenced (Colonel Erki Soo, Colonel Priit Pikner), which indicates thorough preparation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, factual, and procedural, focusing on conveying the work and unanimous decision of the National Defence Committee. The discourse is logical, relying on facts and official meetings, and is devoid of emotional or polemical elements. The objective is to inform the Riigikogu of the committee's position and rationale.
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Activity Patterns
The course of action involves active participation in the work of the National Defence Committee, including meetings with the Minister of Defence and the leadership of the Defence Forces on September 15 and 22. The speaker’s role is to present the committee’s unanimous position to the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition, as the speaker is presenting the unanimous decision of the National Defence Committee to support the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual, emphasizing the unanimous decision of the National Defence Committee to support the bill, and cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Defence Forces. International cooperation with the European Union and Portugal, as the mission's lead nation, is also emphasized.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international obligations on the African continent (Mozambique) and within the framework of the European Union. It is also important to emphasize bilateral relations in the context of Portugal and the Baltic Air Policing mission, thereby linking the foreign mission with Estonian security interests.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Social issues are represented through human rights concerns, as the task of the Estonian serviceman in Mozambique is to train the local armed forces in the field of human rights. This demonstrates a commitment to promoting the rule of law and human rights through international missions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting and deliberating draft bill 706 OE (Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in Mozambique). The speaker is a supporter of the bill and the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee at the first reading, focusing on procedural correctness.
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