By Months: Kristo Enn Vaga
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on accelerating the development of the defense industry, requiring concrete steps from the state in establishing infrastructure, legislation, and a clear political direction. The speaker is acting as the initiator and proponent of this political guidance to ensure the rapid development of the sector.
09.2025
14 Speeches
The main legislative priority is civil defense (mandatory shelters for new buildings exceeding 10,000 m², starting in 2026) and international military missions. The speaker is an active proponent and handler of draft legislation that extends the participation of Estonian defense forces personnel in JEF and UN (UNTSO) operations. He welcomes the Defense Minister’s initiative to establish a ten-year budgetary framework for national defense planning.
05.2025
3 Speeches
It focuses on two draft bills: the obligation for communication solutions during isolated operation (or 'island mode') and making sustainability reports voluntary. It acts as a defender of the government's policy and an opponent of the opposition's proposals, stressing that the substantive goal of the opposition's draft bills has already been fulfilled.
04.2025
5 Speeches
The main legislative focus is on ensuring the resilience and continuity of vital services, especially regarding data located abroad. [The entity] is an active supporter and handler of the draft bill via the National Defence Committee. Furthermore, it is addressing the legal basis for setting priorities for sports infrastructure, seeking clarity regarding the entity responsible for establishing those priorities.
03.2025
3 Speeches
The legislative priority is strengthening national cybersecurity through Bill 589, which mandates technological redundancy for vital service providers regarding data located in foreign countries. He/She is acting as a proponent of this bill and as the rapporteur for the National Defence Committee. Additionally, focus is placed on improving the legal clarity of the Political Parties Act concerning the definition of the election campaign period.
01.2025
4 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on opposing the national defense bill introduced by the opposition, given that its objectives have already been fulfilled by the government (the allocation of 1.6 billion). A key achievement highlighted is the exemption granted to the State Centre for Defence Investments, allowing it to conclude contracts that extend beyond the national budget strategy.
12.2024
8 Speeches
The legislative priority is the authorization of international military operations (JEF up to 24 servicemen, extension of UNTSO up to 3 servicemen) and securing the long-term financing of national defense through a security levy. It considers important the adherence to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, as well as the linguistic standardization of draft legislation.
11.2024
5 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the Defense Industry Act, designed to reduce bureaucracy and simplify the application process for operating permits, thereby strengthening the Estonian defense industry. Furthermore, a priority is the processing of Riigikogu draft decisions regarding the extension of Estonian defense forces personnel participation in international operations (JEF, UNTSO). The speaker is a proponent and handler of these defense sector drafts, stressing the necessity of updating the foundations of security policy.
09.2024
9 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is managing and concluding the second reading of the draft amendment to the Emergency Situation Act, the objective of which is to ensure the continuity of vital services. The speaker is a strong proponent and the lead rapporteur for the bill, having successfully incorporated the national broadcasting corporation and Levira into the draft. The secondary focus involves preparing the Readiness Act (VOS), which is intended to address broader crisis management mechanisms.
06.2024
10 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are the transposition of the CER Directive (vital services) and the amendment of the Traffic Act (cyclist safety). He is the rapporteur for the CER draft bill in the National Defence Committee and successfully submitted an amendment proposal specifying the recognition of foreign driving licenses in the Traffic Act.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at establishing a financing mechanism for emergency national defense investments, prioritizing the issuance of government bonds on the Tallinn Stock Exchange. This demonstrates a priority in the areas of security and financial governance.
04.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker was involved in the proceedings concerning the Riigikogu's draft resolution on restoring the militarized border guard, serving as its rapporteur, though the committee ultimately decided not to endorse the bill. He/She actively supports the amendment to the Income Tax Act, initiated by the Finance Committee, which seeks to extend the tax exemption for humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine. He/She also stresses the need to establish a support measure for nationally significant sports facilities.
02.2024
2 Speeches
The focus is on the implementation of the government's foreign policy (consultations regarding the opening of a Taiwanese representative office) and Estonia's positions on European Union institutional matters. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; the emphasis is placed on the activities of the executive branch.
01.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus is on processing the government-initiated national defense bill, the second reading of which was intended to be concluded. The priority was refining the draft legislation via four proposed amendments and deferring its effective date. The presenter is serving as both a proponent of the bill and the official responsible for its procedural handling.