By Months: Kalev Stoicescu
Total Months: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
12.2024
8 Speeches
The speaker emphasized the consensual cooperation within the National Defence Committee, noting that several bills were approved unanimously. He/She also highlighted the strong intra-coalition cooperation (Eesti 200, Reformierakond, SDE) in implementing the security tax, and thanked the public and businesses for their solidarity.
11.2024
2 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and institutionally based. The speaker emphasizes the consensual decisions of the National Defence Committee, as well as the cooperation with Ministry of Defence officials and Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur. A joint away session with the Foreign Affairs Committee is also mentioned, which demonstrates a readiness for broad-based cooperation on security issues.
10.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker highlights the shared commitment of the government coalition (Eesti 200, Reform Party, SDE) to national defense and investments. He thanks his colleague (Mati) for the initiative regarding the Crimea statement and urges the Riigikogu to support the statement unanimously, demonstrating a desire for broad consensus.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker is pro-coalition, firmly supporting the defense spending targets and the extraordinary investment stipulated in the coalition agreement. He publicly expresses support for and recognition of his coalition partner, Interior Minister Läänemets, for strengthening comprehensive national defense and internal security.
05.2024
5 Speeches
It emphasizes the critical importance of international cooperation (NATO, EU) in implementing collective deterrence and sanctions. It calls for greater readiness among major European powers (Germany, France, Italy) to invest in the defense industry. Domestically, he/she notes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' thorough consultation with courts, law firms, and experts during the legislative process.
03.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker represents the political party Eesti 200 and asks his colleagues for support for the bill, citing the need for a unified parliamentary decision. As a positive example, he highlights the Ministry of Defence’s decision to stop purchasing products from companies connected to Russia, which points to the appreciation of inter-institutional precedent.
02.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker strongly emphasizes international cooperation and solidarity with allies in NATO and the European Union, noting that solidarity can only prevail between nations that share common values. He encourages partners to jointly make bold, forward-looking decisions. As an example of this cooperation, he highlights the kindergarten built by Estonia in Ukraine.