Otsingumahtu

Otsingumahtu, also known as the Search Council, is a governmental body in Estonia that was established in 2017. Its primary function is to oversee the activities of the Estonian Security Intelligence Service (Kaitsepolitsei), which is responsible for counterintelligence and counterterrorism. The Search Council is composed of five members, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of the Interior, the Chairman of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), and the Chairman of the Constitutional Court. The Council's role is to ensure that the activities of the Kaitsepolitsei are conducted in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and to provide oversight and guidance to the service. The Search Council meets regularly to discuss and review the activities of the Kaitsepolitsei, and to address any concerns or issues that may arise. The Council's decisions are made by a majority vote, and its activities are kept confidential to protect the interests of national security. The Search Council plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of Estonia's intelligence services, and in safeguarding the country's democratic values and institutions.