By Years: Eerik-Niiles Kross

The speaker expressed readiness for broad cooperation, presenting Georgia’s statement on behalf of 49 members of the Riigikogu. He described the constitutional amendment process as surprisingly unanimous and unifying for the Riigikogu, noting that while no one got exactly what they wanted, an agreement was reached.

The speaker emphasized cooperation, presenting the draft constitutional amendment on behalf of 61 members of the Riigikogu and calling it a cross-party compromise. He is ready for a substantive discussion and proposals for amendments, especially regarding the gray passport issue. He also referred to successful collaboration with European colleagues, having convinced them not to participate in Putin's inauguration.