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Eerik-Niiles Kross

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I have worked as a diplomat, civil servant and entrepreneur, and have taken part in the processes through which Estonia regained its independence and built up its official agencies structure in the 1990s. I have advised the governments of countries carrying out democratic reforms, including Georgia and Ukraine. I took part in the Iraqi Freedom mission in 2003–2004. Areas close to my heart include individual freedoms and human rights, national defence and foreign policy, smart economy and caring businesses. In the Riigikogu, I will mostly dedicate myself to issues of security and foreign policy. I also intend to help repeal senseless regulations and take part in initiatives that take the relations between the citizen and the state to a more human level.


Foreign Affairs Committee
Electoral district: Ida-Virumaa

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Eerik-Niiles Kross

EERIK-NIILES KROSS

Tallinn city electoral districts of Mustamäe and Nõmme

8 September 1967 in Tallinn
Married, one daughter

Education: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21 in 1985; University of Hamburg 1989–1990; University of Tartu, history (cum laude) 1991; University of London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), M.A. in history 1994; University of Tartu, Institute of Law 2000–2003

Career: Estonian Information Bureau in London, Director 1990–1991; Estonian Embassy in London, chargé d’affaires 1991–1992; Estonian Mission to the UN, Minister-Counsellor 1992; Estonian Embassy in Washington DC: chargé d’affaires 1992‒1993, Minister-Counsellor 1993‒1995; Government Office, Office of the National Security Coordinator, Security Coordinator 1995‒2000; Security Adviser to the President of the Republic 2001; OÜ Trustcorp, Member of the Board 2000–2015; Coalition Provisional Authority (Iraq), Senior Director for Intelligence Institutions Development 2003‒2004; Adviser of the Georgian National Security Council 2007‒2012

Party affiliation: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2011–2014; Estonian Reform Party 2014–

Membership in representative bodies: 13th Riigikogu, 14th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of
the Study Committee on the Development of Estonian Language Instruction 2019–2021); Tallinn City Council 2013–2015, 2017–2018

Awards: Order of the White Star, 3rd class 2008; Presidential Orderof Excellence (Georgia) 2013;
Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal (United Kingdom) 2007

Other activities: Estonian Reserved Officers’ Association, founding member, Captain (in reserve); Defence League; Estonian Students’ Society; Tallinn Old Town Rotary Club; NGO S-Keskus; Foundation for the Appreciation of Freedom Fight of Estonia;
has advised the governments of countries carrying out democratic reforms, including Georgia and Ukraine; participated in Iraqi Freedom mission 2003–2004;
books “Vabaduse väravad. Valik tekste 1988‒2006” (“Selected Texts 1988–2006”) 2007, and “Kross. Üksikud head mehed” (“Kross. A Few Good Men”) 2011 (co-author); has compiled the list “Pro Patria. II. Auraamat langenud ja hukkunud metsavendadele 1944‒1978 (lühinimestik). Tööversioon” (“Book of Honour for Killed and Fallen Forest Brethren 1944–1978”) 1998; numerous articles in the Estonian and international press

Hobbies: archaeology, heritage protection, militarism, history, Forest Brethren movement, freedom fights of small nations

15.02.2021

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  • Riigikogu avalduse "Euroopa Liidu ühtse välispoliitika toetuseks ja kodanikuvabaduste kaitseks Venemaal" eelnõu (333 AE) esimene lugemine
  • Meie avalduses, vaatamata sellele, et ma olen selle avalduse kaasautor ja tulihingeline toetaja, sisaldub üks paratamatu vastuolu. Ma tahan selle ära markeerida, et mitte seda diskussiooni avada. See on küsimus selle kohta, kuidas on võimalik saavutada ühtsemat Euroopa välispoliitikat või üldse ming
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The attendance check information only shows who were present or absent at the moment of attendance check and not during the whole day of the sitting.
31.03.2015 / 10:06
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30.03.2015 / 15:19
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01.04.2015 / 14:07
PresentPresent
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02.04.2015 / 10:02
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06.04.2015 / 15:03
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06.04.2015 / 15:04
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27.01.2021 / 12:00
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Associations

Support Group for Freeing Alexei Navalny and Other Political Prisoners in the Russian Federation, Hydrogen Technology Support Group, Tallinn-Helsinki Fixed Connection Construction Support Group, Tibet Support Group, Defence Industry Support Group, Ida-Virumaa Parliamentary Group, Livingness Support Group, Estonian Forest Brothers Tradition Support Group, Support Group for the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence and Supporting Its Victims, Restoration of Haapsalu Railway Support Group

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Estonia-Canada parliamentary group, Estonia-Israel parliamentary group, Estonia-Great Britain parliamentary group, Estonia-France parliamentary group, Estonia-Indonesia parliamentary group, Estonia-Brazil parliamentary group, Estonia-Germany parliamentary group, Estonia-Jordan Parliamentary Group, Estonia-Turkey parliamentary group, Estonia-USA parliamentary group

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