By Plenary Sessions: Kristo Enn Vaga

The primary legislative priority is supporting a bill related to the defense industry that simplifies the requirements for operating licenses and background checks. The speaker is a strong supporter of this legal amendment and stresses its importance in bolstering defense capabilities.

The legislative focus is on extending the mandates for foreign operations (JEF, UNTSO) and processing the corresponding draft legislation. The speaker's role is procedural, introducing the consensus decisions of the National Defence Committee regarding the inclusion of the bills on the agenda and the conclusion of the first reading. A key priority is setting the deadline for submitting amendments (November 20th at 10 AM).

The legislative focus is aimed at improving the handling of EU policy (direct dialogue between ELAK and the European Commission) and initiating financing mechanisms (defense bonds, increasing the EIB’s role) related to strengthening European defense capabilities. The promotion of EU enlargement drafts is strongly supported.