By Agendas: Eerik-Niiles Kross

Total Agendas: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

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.
2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the adoption of the Bill on Amendments to the Constitution (536 SE) at the third reading, which establishes a citizenship requirement for local elections. The speaker deems this decision historically significant, noting that it concludes the post-occupation transition period and represents one of the most important decisions made by this current composition of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-11
A debate on foreign policy initiated as a matter of significant national importance by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There are no specific legislative priorities. The focus is on the strategic foreign policy direction, ensuring security, and increasing Estonia's role in shaping the new world order.
2025-01-22
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "In Support of the People of Georgia" (564 AE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The main legislative focus is the adoption of a political statement by the Riigikogu, which would provide Estonia with guidelines for assessing developments in Georgia and support the demands of the Georgian people. The statement includes a recommendation to strongly restrict relations with the de facto government and emphasizes the need to hold internationally monitored free elections in Georgia.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is the amendment of the second paragraph of § 156 of Chapter XIV of the Constitution (Bill 536 SE) to establish a citizenship requirement for local elections. The speaker is the initiator and presenter of the bill, with the aim of creating a legal basis for imposing restrictions and adopting the amendment under accelerated procedure by March, so that it will be applicable to the next local elections.
2024-06-11
First Reading of the Riigikogu Draft Statement "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia" (449 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The main legislative priority is the adoption of the Riigikogu statement titled "On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia." The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this initiative, which aims to call for specific foreign policy measures (sanctions, freezing of aid) against the Georgian government.
2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (395 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic not to Recognize the Results of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on adopting Riigikogu draft decision 395 OE, the purpose of which is to refuse to recognize the results of the presidential elections of the Russian Federation as legitimate. The speaker is a strong supporter and the procedural representative for the draft, stressing the need to establish a foundation for the government to flesh out the substance of the non-recognition policy.
2024-05-06
Continuation of the first reading of the Draft Statement of the Riigikogu "On declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an institution supporting the military aggression of the Russian Federation" (Bill 420 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The primary legislative focus is supporting the Riigikogu statement (Draft 420 AE), which aims to provide a political assessment of the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate as an institution supporting military aggression. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate of this initiative, emphasizing its inevitability.
2024-02-20
First reading of the draft statement of the Riigikogu "On the Return to Ukraine of Children Deported by Russia" (375 AE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on supporting the Riigikogu's draft statement (375 AE), which addresses the return of children deported by Russia back to Ukraine. The speaker's role is that of a proponent, providing the draft with a strong foundation in international law and historical context to emphasize its urgency and necessity.