By Plenary Sessions: Kalev Stoicescu
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance centers on the strategic development of the defense industry, strongly advocating for securing a major investor—a move that carries both economic and political dimensions. The speaker criticizes earlier decisions where major international investors (Rheinmetall, Nammo) were turned away, deeming this approach overly restrictive. He stresses the necessity of creating favorable conditions for investors and finding compromises, rather than imposing rigid criteria. The political framework is clearly geared toward strategic effectiveness and economic growth.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance centers on balancing comprehensive national defense, strongly emphasizing the urgent need to develop and bolster non-military capabilities. The speaker expresses deep concern regarding the inadequacy of civil protection investments, especially when compared to the hundreds of millions of euros in additional funding injected into military defense. They demand extraordinary additional investments in civil protection to ensure the safety and protection of the population.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The core political position is strong support for Estonia’s participation in international military operations, emphasizing the importance of collective self-defense and ensuring freedom of navigation. These stances are clearly policy- and security-based, focusing on contributions to the EU operation EUNAVFOR Aspides and NATO rapid reaction forces (ARF/SNF). Contributing to NATO readiness units is directly linked to guaranteeing Estonia’s security.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker strongly supports accelerating national defense and civil crisis preparedness, stressing the critical importance of speed in the legislative process to avoid losing valuable time. The political focus is policy-driven, specifically centered on moving up the deadline for the mandatory construction of shelters to July 1, 2026, instead of the initially planned 2028. In his view, the key word in national defense matters today is speed.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily concentrated on strengthening national defense and security, particularly the integration of civil crisis management and military defense. This stance is urgent and action-oriented, stressing that instead of merely discussing comprehensive national defense, we must genuinely start building it. This is a value-based approach that underscores the necessity of the Estonian state and its people remaining independent and secure given the threat posed by the aggressor state, Russia.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The central theme is a strong and comprehensive national defense, for which significant financial resources are being allocated, exceeding 5% of GDP. The politician strongly emphasizes the necessity of securing funding for both military and non-military capabilities, and demands strict financial discipline and accountability in Ministry of Defense procurements. Also highlighted are the salary increases for active duty personnel and reservists, as agreed upon in the coalition agreement. The political stance is strongly supportive of security, stressing unity and responsibility.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political focus is aimed at expanding the status of small islands with permanent populations and eliminating the unequal treatment that resulted from the 2017 legislative amendments. The speaker heavily emphasizes the geopolitical significance of these small islands as manned outposts along the maritime border, thereby linking social issues directly to national defense. This represents a policy- and value-based approach to ensuring justice. The platform is strongly supportive of the legislative change, which will ease the lives of the island residents.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly focused on strengthening civil defense and comprehensive national defense. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the bill in saving and protecting people during both non-military and military crises. The position is policy-driven, focusing on filling legislative gaps in the regulation of sheltering and threat warning systems.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on national security and the necessity of severing, if required, the subordination ties of the Estonian Orthodox Church with the Moscow Patriarchate, which is considered a tool of the Putin regime. The speaker strongly supports the bill, rejecting claims of constitutional violation and emphasizing that this is a value-based defense measure against Russian propaganda and psychological warfare. The stance is strongly value-based, stressing that subordination to the Kremlin is not religious freedom that Estonia should be protecting.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political platform is heavily focused on national defense and security. The most critical issue is withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, a stance that is firmly supported, citing Russia’s full-scale war of aggression in Ukraine and the deteriorating security environment. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the Defense Forces have flexibility in selecting weapon systems to defend Estonia "by all means from the very first moment of aggression."
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political position is strongly focused on enhancing national defense and security, firmly supporting withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. The primary impetus for this decision is Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and the deteriorating security situation, emphasizing the need to choose freedom and flexibility in the selection of weapon systems. This stance is fundamentally rooted in values and security concerns, with the goal of protecting its people and state by any means necessary.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the balance between the state's right to tax (property tax, car tax) and the protection of assets essential for citizens' lives. The speaker seeks clarification on how the state accounts for people's personal responsibility and financial risks (e.g., mortgage interest rates) when implementing new taxes. This position is rather policy- and value-driven, emphasizing that taxation must not force people to give up their homes or vehicles.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on enhancing anti-Russia sanctions and holding the aggressor state accountable, supporting this as a justified and necessary measure. Another significant issue is the fair increase of benefits for reservists and conscripts due to the rising cost of living, although the solution must fall within the government's competence and be technically sound. The speaker frames their viewpoints primarily through a policy and procedural lens.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on national security and reforming the rules governing local government elections, specifically to shield Estonian politics from the influence of aggressor states. The speaker strongly advocates for amending the constitution to strip voting rights from citizens of Russia and Belarus, while simultaneously guaranteeing this right for citizens of Estonia's allied nations (the EU and NATO). This stance is both value-driven and pragmatic, arising directly from Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the persistent long-term threat.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker offers moderate and positive support for the sports sector, emphasizing the need for the state to nationally conceptualize the social contract and the necessity of sport. The focus is on a policy-based framework designed to provide a positive impetus to the field. The political stance aims for strategic clarity and the definition of the sector's societal role.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily directed toward national security and the protection of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive legislative action in the context of hybrid warfare. A firm stance is also being taken against the Moscow Patriarchate, viewed as a political tool of the Putin regime in Estonia. These positions are strongly value-based, pitting the democratic world against the "axis of evil states" (Russia and China).
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing the defense of democratic values stemming from the constitution and the rule of law. Key priorities include securing Estonia's independence and sovereignty through active membership in the EU and NATO, alongside unwavering support for Ukraine. The overall stance is resolute and cautionary, stressing the necessity of preventing a repeat of the 1939 scenario due to both foreign and domestic political risks.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is the condemnation of the Georgian government's human rights violations (arrests, beatings, and torture). The political position is strongly value-driven, stressing that the protest lodged by another member state is justified and necessary under the fundamental documents of the OSCE. Furthermore, it is highlighted that the Georgian government's political decisions, such as the foreign agents law, are favorable to Russia.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political position strongly supports defense expenditure (3.4–3.5% of GDP), but opposes the proposal to accelerate the fulfillment of the €1.6 billion ammunition procurement from seven years to four, deeming it premature and unrealistic. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive national defense, which includes non-military capabilities and civil protection, and underscores the necessity of adhering to fiscal responsibility ("the hen should cluck only once the egg has been laid").
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is firmly focused on strengthening national defense and fulfilling international obligations, emphasizing solidarity with allies and the role of a responsible state. There is support for introducing a security tax to develop defense capabilities, though this is viewed as a temporary measure. Voices opposing collective defense are considered shocking and dangerous to Estonia's continued existence, which clearly demonstrates a strong values-based framework.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on international defense cooperation, strongly supporting the contribution of Estonian military personnel to operations under both the European Union (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) and NATO (ARF/SNF). This stance is highly supportive and politically framed, emphasizing the necessity of collective self-defense and guaranteeing Estonia's security. Contributing to NATO response forces is directly linked to Estonian security.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker's political focus is heavily concentrated on national defense and ensuring security, supporting the maintenance of defense expenditures above 3% of GDP and the implementation of an extraordinary security tax. In foreign policy, the speaker adopts a tough stance toward Russia, labeling historical repressions (the deportation of Crimean Tatars) as genocide and supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity. These positions are framed by both values (moral and ethical) and political and strategic considerations.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is strongly directed towards national defense and internal security, emphasizing the strengthening of the civil component of comprehensive national defense and ensuring proportional funding. The politician advocates restricting the passive right to vote (the right to stand for election) for citizens of aggressor states (Russia and Belarus) in local elections, justifying this with concerns for security and fairness. Furthermore, there is a demand for the final completion of the land section of the eastern border and the prevention of Russian influence operations.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on national defense and security, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive national defense (both military and civil components). We unwaveringly support the allocation of 3% of GDP for defense spending, as stipulated in the coalition agreement, and an extraordinary defense investment funded by a security tax. This stance is policy-driven, highlighting the need to strengthen defense capabilities and deterrence due to Russia's aggression. The Eesti 200 party stands by these commitments.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The most important topic is the country's economic balance and resolving the budget deficit. The speaker sharply criticizes the "ultra-populist" and "very wrong" economic decisions made previously in 2019 and 2022, emphasizing their negative impact. He strongly supports the restoration of fiscal discipline, which requires cuts, tax increases, as well as investments. The political position is performance-based, focusing on criticizing the failures of previous governments.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance focuses on the issue of nuclear energy, drawing on the examples of Finland and Sweden. The speaker raises value-based questions, challenging the notion that utilizing nuclear power equates to a disregard for nature and the future of the populace. This position is strongly geared toward investigating the utility and acceptability of nuclear energy.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is on European collective deterrence and the development of the defense industry. The speaker stresses the urgent necessity for the major European Union powers (Germany, France, Italy) to increase defense investments and step up their efforts. The position strongly favors developing defense capabilities and international cooperation, while simultaneously acknowledging the unique role of the United States in deterring Russia.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The core political position is strong support for stopping Russia's aggression and weakening its economy through comprehensive sanctions. This stance is value-based, emphasizing Estonia's role as an "icebreaker" and holding Russia accountable for war damages. The main objective is to bring Russia to a state where it is unable to continue the war of conquest.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is heavily focused on foreign policy values and security, firmly backing the denunciation of the legal assistance treaty between Estonia and Russia (Bill 362). This decision is justified as a morally and politically sound step taken in response to the criminal regime of dictator Vladimir Putin. Emphasis is placed on the need to economically isolate Russia to curb the operations of its war machine. The policy is fundamentally value-driven.
2024-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on condemning Russia’s aggression and war crimes in Ukraine, especially the deportation of Ukrainian children, which is treated as a crime of genocidal proportions. This stance is value-driven and resolute, demanding justice, accountability for the perpetrators (referencing ICC warrants), and the restoration of the inalienable right of Ukrainian children to return to their homeland. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of supporting a free, democratic, and independent Ukraine.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the defense of the democratic world in the context of a new Cold War. The most crucial issues are anchoring Estonia firmly within a strong NATO and the EU, supporting Ukraine, and holding Russia accountable for war crimes and economic damage. It is stressed that foreign policy serves as Estonia's first line of defense, and diplomacy and national defense must develop in tandem. Support is given to the ambitious aspiration to join the Nordic Council, aiming to strengthen Estonia's Nordic-Baltic identity.