By Plenary Sessions: Eerik-Niiles Kross

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.

The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in Estonian constitutional history and the legislative process, identifying himself as a historian. He draws upon facts and details concerning the adoption process of the 1992 constitution, referencing Rein Taagepera and the debates within the Constitutional Assembly. Furthermore, he precisely enumerates previous constitutional amendments from 2003, 2007, and 2011 to provide context for the current draft legislation.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in foreign policy and diplomatic history, referencing Lennart Meri's 1994 speech and the tradition established by Jüri Luik. He uses historical parallels (1994, the 1930s, the Peace of Westphalia) to analyze the current geopolitical situation. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the USA and the long-term nature of Russian imperialism.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in foreign policy, particularly concerning Georgia and, more broadly, Russian influence operations. He/She draws on detailed knowledge of Georgia's political history (since 2008), the constitutional crisis, and the assessments of elections provided by international institutions (OSCE, the European Parliament, the Venice Commission). Specific emphasis is placed on the repressive methods employed by Georgian Dream, including torture and the use of "Titushky."

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in Estonian constitutional law and history, particularly regarding the 1992 Constitutional Assembly and the establishment of voting rights for non-citizens. He/She employs precise legal terminology (e.g., the principle of legal certainty, the Lisbon Treaty) and presents statistical data on the distribution of citizenship in Estonia between 1992 and 2021. The expertise also extends to the analysis of security policy risks related to the citizenship of aggressor states.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in Eastern European geopolitics, particularly concerning Georgia-Russia relations and Georgian domestic politics since 2008. Detailed historical examples are utilized (the 2012 visa waiver, the cooling of relations with Ukraine in 2014), and references are made to international expert bodies such as the Venice Commission. Specific emphasis is placed on the similarity between the foreign agents law and the Russian equivalent, and its stated goal of eliminating the "fifth column."

The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process (including deadlines and committee decisions) and international law. Particular emphasis is placed on the resolutions of the Venice Commission and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2519 and 2540), utilizing specific legal terminology such as "legitimate," "de jure," and "de facto." The expertise further encompasses an analysis of the amendments to the Russian constitution, which ultimately rendered the elections illegal.

High expertise is demonstrated in the analysis of the *russki mir* ideology, the structure of the Moscow Patriarchate, and Russia’s strategic documents. Specific terminology is employed, and concrete quotes (e.g., "holy war," "Katechon mission") and external sources (Orthodox Times) are referenced, indicating a profound level of knowledge. A detailed overview of the World Russian People’s Council’s connections with the Patriarchate is presented, successfully debunking common misconceptions.

The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of international law, precisely citing Article 2 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, Articles 50 and 29 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A fact-based approach is employed, highlighting documented data concerning the forced relocation of children, filtration camps, and the number of deportees in Ukraine. The expertise also encompasses linking historical events (the March Deportation) and Nazism (Himmler's quote) to contemporary legal violations.