Session Profile: Enn Eesmaa
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
2025-09-24
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports Draft Bill 706 OE, which concerns Estonia’s contribution to the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique, emphasizing solidarity with fellow member states. The political position is clearly policy- and security-focused, aimed at fulfilling international obligations. This contribution is deemed necessary, even though the actual commitment is modest (one to three military personnel).
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Topic Expertise
Expertise has been demonstrated in the fields of national defense, foreign operations, and the working procedures of the National Defense Committee. The speaker uses technical language and refers to specific officials (Colonel Erki Soo, Colonel Priit Pikner) and ministry structures. Specifically, the legal and human rights focus of Estonia's contribution to the mission is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and procedural, typical of a committee presentation delivered to the plenary session. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing specific dates, sessions, and consulted individuals to demonstrate the thorough preparation of the draft legislation. The tone is neutral and consensus-based.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern includes active participation in the National Defence Committee sessions (September 15 and 22) and communication with officials from the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff of the Defence Forces. Their role is that of a rapporteur, tasked with conveying the committee's unanimous decision.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensus-based, emphasizing the unanimous decision by the National Defence Committee to support the draft bill and the selection of the rapporteur. Internationally, close relations with Portugal, the mission's lead nation, are highlighted, noting the mutual contribution to the Baltic Air Policing mission.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly international, centering on the European Union's external mission in Mozambique, which is Estonia's only mission on the African continent. Relations with Portugal and other member states are also emphasized in the context of solidarity.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social topics addressed is human rights training, which constitutes a significant part of Estonia's contribution to the Mozambique mission. The Estonian serviceman (legal advisor) is responsible for training members of the local armed forces on human rights issues.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 706 OE, which extends Estonia’s participation in the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique until 2026. The speaker supports the bill and is acting as the rapporteur on behalf of the National Defence Committee, presenting it for its first reading.
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