By Agendas: Eerik-Niiles Kross

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.

The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the history of the Estonian Constitution and Riigikogu processes, repeatedly referencing the 1992 Constituent Assembly and previous constitutional amendments (2003, 2007, 2011). He adopts the role of a historian to compare the current debate with past ones, noting the identical nature of the critics' arguments. He is able to accurately list the topics of those previous amendments (the EU, the Estonian language in the preamble, and the leadership of the Defense Forces).

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of foreign policy and history, incorporating detailed references to the events of 1994 (Jüri Luik, Lennart Meri's Hamburg speech) and geopolitical patterns (the 19th century, the Peace of Westphalia). He uses historical parallels to analyze the current dismantling of the world order and the role of the US (Trump) in this process. He also references specific international programs such as USAID and Radio Free Europe.

The speaker demonstrates thorough expertise regarding the decline of Georgia’s domestic politics and the rule of law since 2012, linking this to the failure to react to Russian aggressions in Europe. He/She relies on the assessments of international institutions (OSCE, the European Parliament, the Venice Commission) and meticulously documents the methods of repression (torture, perjury in court). The speaker also analyzes Russia’s changed tactics in the Caucasus (soft absorption) and Georgia’s geopolitical importance following the withdrawal of the Russian Navy from Tartus.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law and Estonian political history, referencing in detail the work of the Constitutional Assembly, the protocols of the committees, and the 1992 citizenship situation. He/She utilizes statistical data concerning demographic shifts (the decrease in the number of stateless persons and the growth in the number of Russian citizens) and relies on the principles of international law and democracy (e.g., the Lisbon Treaty, ECHR Article 16). The presentation is highly analytical and legally substantiated, clearly distinguishing between legitimate and emotional arguments.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding Georgia-Russia relations, European Union enlargement policy, and democracy standards. They utilize historical parallels (the 2008 war, the annexation of Crimea) and reference specific data (the number of Russian companies in Georgia, public support for the EU). Particular emphasis is placed on the expert opinion of the Venice Commission concerning the necessity of repealing the foreign agents law, which lends legal weight to the position.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of international law and parliamentary procedure, citing the assessments of the Venice Commission and the resolutions of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Technical terms such as "normative-technical amendments" are employed, and a distinction is drawn between de jure and de facto recognition, drawing parallels from Estonian history.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the ideology of *Russki Mir*, its historical development, and the symbiosis between the Moscow Patriarchate and the Kremlin. He utilizes technical terminology and references authoritative sources, such as Russia's 2023 Foreign Policy Concept and articles from the journal Orthodox Times, to substantiate his claims. The scope of his expertise also includes the organizational structure of the World Russian People's Council and its connection to Patriarch Kirill.

The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of international law and humanitarian law, precisely citing articles from the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Detailed statistical data is used regarding the number of deported children, as well as Russia's re-education camps and filtration system. The expertise is focused on the legal and historical documentation of these violations.