Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – second reading
2024-11-14
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The speaker clearly adopts a left-wing social democratic stance, strongly advocating for family benefits and the rights of parents with young children. He/She expresses sharp opposition to the policies of the Reform Party, accusing them of diverting funds to provide income tax breaks for high earners at the expense of family benefits. The position is emotionally charged and uncompromising.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of family benefits and the healthcare system, citing specific figures (a 20-euro consultation fee) and the growth of the Health Insurance Fund's budget. They show an understanding of the health insurance coverage issues faced by parents of three-year-olds and the operation of the family benefits system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The tone is sharp and confrontational, employing emotional arguments and direct accusations. The speaker demands answers to specific questions ("Tell me," "Why aren't we talking about this?") and utilizes rhetorical questions to exert pressure. The style is direct and provocative, steering clear of a diplomatic approach.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Based on limited data: two interventions during the second reading of the Family Benefits Act on the same day. There is insufficient data to assess general activity patterns.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Takes a strongly critical stance toward the Reform Party, accusing them of prioritizing income tax benefits for high-income earners at the expense of family benefits. Claims that the justifications for defense spending are false and criticizes the inefficient use of Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) resources ("they are doing foolish things, building concrete structures").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data to assess the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient data to evaluate the regional focus.
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Economic Views
Supports the preservation of family benefits and criticizes any cuts to them. It opposes new healthcare surcharges (specifically the 20-euro appointment fee) and demands explanations as to how these hikes will actually improve people's situation. It also criticizes the inefficient allocation of resources.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is on supporting families and parents of young children, particularly addressing health insurance matters for mothers of three-year-olds. It highlights the circumstances and rights of pregnant women and mothers of young children within the social protection system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Actively participated in the debate concerning the amendment of the Family Benefits Act, focusing on the law's negative impacts on families. Demands clarification regarding the consequences of the legislative changes and criticizes the draft bill's effect on parents of young children.
2 Speeches Analyzed