In Estonia, discussions surrounding the civil crisis and defense law proposal have hit a snag in the parliament after its initial reading, mainly due to various amendments and the contentious debates that ensued. Taimar Peterkop, a co-author of the law and former Secretary of State, expressed concerns during a Kuku interview, indicating that the suggestions made by military generals were already on the agenda prior to this legislative process.

The Reform Party and Estonia 200 coalition members in the State Defense Committee pushed for amendments in the crisis law proposal that the ruling coalition, made up of these parties, does not wish to see implemented. Previously, Postimees reported that the government coalition is clearly engaged in a fine-tuning process regarding this initiative, a process that has been ongoing for several years. The dynamics within the coalition and its differing views on the law's components reflect the challenges in reaching a consensus on national security issues.

According to Peterkop, by 2023, the law proposal was ready for the coordination process, and the suggestions from the generals had been considered to a large extent in its drafting—around 70-80%. However, disagreements existed even at that time. The implications of this stalled legislative effort highlight the complexities involved in formulating effective national defense policies while balancing political interests in Estonia.