The first reading of the draft of the updated National Security Concept was adjourned in the Riigikogu

The first reading of the draft of the updated National Security Concept of Estonia, which took place at today's sitting of the Riigikogu, was adjourned due to the end of the working hours of the sitting and will continue at tomorrow’s sitting.

The Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Approval of “The National Security Concept of Estonia” (908 OE), submitted by the Government, will approve the updated National Security Concept of Estonia. It describes the deteriorated security environment, the principles of Estonia’s security policy, and the actions necessary to counter threats and mitigate risks.

The national security concept sets goals for strengthening Estonia’s security in five areas: social cohesion and civil protection, economic security and essential services, internal security, military defence, and international engagement. The document addresses security based on the principle of comprehensive national defence, places greater emphasis than before on civil protection, and provides, among other things, that Estonia’s military defence expenditures must continue to be at least five percent of GDP.

The Riigikogu will decide the approval of the National Security Concept, drafted by the Government, in two readings. Last National Security Concept was approved by the Riigikogu at the beginning of 2023.

Mart Helme from the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group took the floor during the debate.

Due to the end of the working hours of the sitting, the debate will continue at tomorrow’s sitting. In addition, the first reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Law Enforcement Act and Amendments to Other Acts arising therefrom (role allocation for the monitoring and countering of unmanned vehicles) (902 SE), the Bill on Amendments to the Alcohol Act and Other Acts (reduction of bureaucracy) (853 SE) and the Bill on Amendments to the Planning Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (express lane for strategic investments) (906 SE) is also deferred to tomorrow.

After the sitting ends, a meeting to establish the Support Group for Pärnu Multiarena of National Importance will take place in the session hall.

The sitting ended at 12.55 p.m.

Verbatim record of the sitting (in Estonian)

Video recording will be available to watch later on the Riigikogu YouTube channel.

Riigikogu Press Service
Maiki Vaikla
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