SUPREME COURT REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA

Prof. Maarten Kroeze President Supreme Court of the Netherlands

Tartu, 2 November 2026

Dear President Kroeze,

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of being appointed to the position of the President of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. On behalf of myself and all the justices

of the Supreme Court of Estonia I wish you every success in your new role.

I sincerely regret that I was unable to attend the extraordinary Court session marking your installation as President and to convey my congratulations to you in person. Nevertheless, I

very much hope that we will have the opportunity to meet again soon at one of the upcoming international events, where I would be delighted to extend my best wishes to you personally.

Please accept, President Kroeze, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Villu Kõve President

Supreme Court of Estonia

l7 Lossi St, 50093 Tartu, ESTONIA.TeI +372 730 9002, fax +372 730 9003, e-mail: [email protected]

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