By Months: Eerik-Niiles Kross
Total Months: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
03.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker emphasized the Riigikogu's unifying and consensual style of cooperation, noting that although no one got exactly what they wanted, the text was agreed upon. He/She pointed to the wide support (about 92% of the Riigikogu membership) as a successful compromise that transcended partisan boundaries.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the importance of European unity and views Estonia as being in a historically unique position to help influence and co-define European interests in a new volatile world. He/She calls on Europe to articulate its interests, citing the need for collective action. There are no direct references to domestic cross-party cooperation.
01.2025
13 Speeches
The style of cooperation is broad-based, highlighted by the submission of a declaration on behalf of 49 members of the Riigikogu, which points to cross-party support. Internationally, emphasis is placed on cooperation with Europe's major political families (EPP, Socialists, ALDE), as well as with Georgia's legitimate opposition and the president. The objective is to convince Europe of the severity of the Georgian crisis and to achieve consensus regarding new elections.
11.2024
58 Speeches
The speaker stressed the importance of broad-based cooperation, presenting the draft bill on behalf of 61 members of parliament and noting that the overwhelming majority of political parties have reached a consensus on the necessity of amending the constitution. He expressed readiness for substantive discussion and compromise during the amendment proposal phase, particularly regarding the gray passport issue, even though he considers the current wording of the bill to be a good compromise already.
09.2024
2 Speeches
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06.2024
16 Speeches
It is working towards cross-party support in the Riigikogu (referencing the initiative of 45 members) and stresses the need for international cooperation (EU, USA, Baltic states). It is prepared to take steps on Estonia's behalf even if consensus is lacking at the EU level (referring to a potential Hungarian blockage).
05.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker addresses their colleagues and expresses hope that the Government of the Republic and the Minister of the Interior will act reasonably in their future steps. This highlights the necessity for deliberate action on the part of the government, action that takes the interests of the Estonian people into account.
02.2024
3 Speeches
The address is aimed at "Dear colleagues," referring to communication and cooperation within the legislature. The example of colleague Ants Laaneots is mentioned to emphasize the importance of shared historical experience, but direct references to cross-party compromise are not presented.