Session Profile: Eerik-Niiles Kross
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on international democracy issues, particularly the constitutional crisis in Georgia and the necessity of supporting the people there, regarding which statements are being initiated in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). Domestically, he/she is focused on initiating constitutional amendments, positioning this effort as a value-based compromise that satisfies diverse interests. His/Her activity is directed toward submitting specific legislative initiatives.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the legislative process, initiating both draft legislation and resolutions, and has repeatedly spoken on behalf of major initiative groups. Constitutional law is a prominent area of focus, along with continuous engagement with Georgia's democracy crisis, specifically referencing the constitutional crisis.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedural, focusing on the submission of draft legislation and addressing colleagues. The tone is mostly positive and geared toward cooperation, highlighting the "unusually good compromise" achieved in the case of the constitutional amendment bill. There is also a brief, specific complaint regarding technical issues (the control panel operating independently).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker has been regularly active during the analyzed period, primarily serving as the submitter of major legislative initiatives or declarations (June, September, November, January). His activity is connected to the submission of important documents, which have received broad support from colleagues.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Direct confrontation with political opponents is not articulated in the speeches. However, upon the submission of the constitutional amendment bill, it was acknowledged that there are those in the Riigikogu who believe too little is being done, and those who believe too much is being done. One piece of criticism was directed at technical procedures and the lack of control over the control panel.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Cooperation is a central hallmark of the speaker's activity, as he/she consistently represents large initiative groups, ranging from 45 to 61 members of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). When presenting the constitutional amendment bill, he/she underscores the need to find compromise and satisfy all interests, citing broad-based support.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly international, centering on support for Georgia's democracy and constitutional crisis, regarding which statements are being initiated. Domestic or local regional issues are not addressed in the speeches.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward constitutional amendments (the Draft Act on Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) and the initiation of Riigikogu declarations aimed at expressing international support (in support of the Georgian people). The speaker is the primary proponent, submitting bills that have achieved broad support.
5 Speeches Analyzed