By Months: Eerik-Niiles Kross

The political focus is currently on constitutional amendments pertaining to citizenship law within the context of local elections. The speaker strongly endorses this change, viewing it as the culmination of the transition period and the realization of full democratic sovereignty. Furthermore, the amendment is framed as a value-driven decision that enhances the state and is historically relevant.

The political focus is on international security and foreign policy, particularly the criticism directed at Russia's aggression and the insufficient reaction from the West (Europe). The speaker firmly supports Estonia's consistent 30-year foreign policy trajectory, which is grounded in the values of freedom, responsibility, and peace. He/She criticizes the "old West" for its prolonged pretense regarding Russia and stresses that Europe has failed to act with sufficient speed and vigor. Despite the current volatility, the stance remains value-based and optimistic about Estonia's capacity to help shape the new world order.

The political stance is strongly value-based, focusing on supporting Georgia's democracy and its European aspirations, as well as protecting human rights. The speaker expresses sharp opposition to Georgia's ruling regime (Georgian Dream), accusing it of autocratic tendencies, loss of legitimacy, and shifting towards Russia. It is emphasized that silence in the face of autocratic tendencies contributes to their spread, necessitating a statement from a friend/ally. Political action is aimed at resolving Georgia's constitutional crisis through new, free elections.

The most crucial issue is the restriction of voting rights in local government elections by implementing a citizenship requirement (a citizenship census) to exclude citizens of aggressor states (primarily Russia). The political stance is strongly in favor, justifying it with the necessity of restoring "legal peace" within society and protecting Estonian democracy and security given the altered global circumstances. This constitutes a value- and security-based framework that nullifies the constitutional consensus established in 1992.

The political position centers on the lack of control over the system or device, highlighting its autonomous and undesirable operation. This is essentially a performance-based critique concerning an operational failure. The speaker takes a firm stance that control must be re-established.

A strongly value-based foreign policy stance, demanding the non-recognition of the Putin regime in Russia and strict sanctions against the Georgian government for its departure from democracy. It stresses that Georgia has chosen neutrality that leans toward Russia, making the freezing of aid and the suspension of visa-free travel necessary. The political position is strong and urgent, underscoring that diplomacy has failed and escalation is required.

The political position focuses on strong opposition to the institutional activities of the Moscow Patriarchate Orthodox Church (MPOC), which promotes aggression and questions state borders. The speaker calls on the Riigikogu to provide a political assessment of the MPOC, emphasizing that the *Russki Mir* ideology is more radical and exists in symbiosis with the Kremlin's strategic documents. The political framework is value-based and security-oriented, treating the ideology as a direct threat.

The political position is very strong and deeply rooted in values, focusing on the condemnation of Russia’s war crimes, particularly the forced deportation and cultural assimilation of Ukrainian children. The speaker emphatically stresses that these actions constitute genocide and a violation of international law, drawing historical parallels with the March Deportations in Estonia. The political focus is directed toward exposing human rights violations and upholding international law.