Agenda Profile: Eerik-Niiles Kross
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward supporting international democracy, particularly concerning Georgia's constitutional crisis and the state of democracy there, topics on which two Riigikogu (Parliamentary) statements were initiated. Domestically, attention has been drawn to the initiation of the draft bill to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, which is being presented as a value-based and political compromise. The speaker's position is one of initiation and support, emphasizing broad majority backing.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in legislative procedures by initiating both a constitutional amendment bill and parliamentary statements, acting as the spokesperson for large constituencies. Their thematic expertise centers on international relations and Georgia's internal political and constitutional crisis. Specific data or statistics are not used in the speeches.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and procedural, focusing on the submission of draft legislation and addressing colleagues ("Dear colleagues!"). The tone is predominantly moderate and consensual, highlighting widespread support for the initiatives and the achievement of compromise. There is a brief emotional moment concerning a technical malfunction, during which frustration is expressed regarding the control panel acting on its own.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislative initiator, having submitted three significant bills and motions within an eight-month period (June 2024 – January 2025). This pattern of activity indicates regular involvement in the execution of the session, focusing on presenting initiatives that have large support bases.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker neutrally acknowledges internal disagreement regarding the constitutional amendment bill (those who want to do too little, and those who want to do too much). The criticism was directed at the source of a technical malfunction (the console), which acted independently, pointing to a procedural problem.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is strongly collegial and consensus-seeking, having repeatedly submitted initiatives on behalf of large support groups (45, 61, and 49 members). The speaker emphasizes the value of compromise, especially regarding the draft constitutional amendment, believing that it ultimately satisfies all interests.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, centering on the crisis of democracy in Georgia and supporting the people through statements issued by the Riigikogu. There is no domestic or regional focus present in the speeches.
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Economic Views
There isn't enough data.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on introducing key initiatives, notably the draft act to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, which garnered the support of 61 members of the Riigikogu. A significant priority is also initiating Riigikogu declarations in support of the Georgian people and democracy, serving as the proponent of these initiatives.
5 Speeches Analyzed