Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker clearly adopts a pro-business stance, expressing strong opposition to the amendments to the Accounting Act. He criticizes the tax policy changes introduced by the governing parties, particularly the implementation of the car tax and the increase in the land tax, stressing that these measures are detrimental to entrepreneurship. As a member of the Isamaa Party, he explicitly states that the party cannot support the current draft bill.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of economic and tax matters, referencing specific cases such as the regulation of Uber and Bolt and the taxation of taxi drivers. He provides insights into the work of the Economic Committee and highlights his entrepreneurial experience. Furthermore, he shows detailed knowledge regarding the regulation of auditing services and the taxation of various business entity types.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs emotional and confrontational rhetoric, combining it with specific facts. They use direct address ("Pals!"), irony, and personal attacks, particularly aimed at Eesti 200. The style is informal, featuring many colloquialisms, and is designed to undermine the credibility of political opponents.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to their active involvement in the work of the Economic Committee and mentions that they would not usually have taken the floor, suggesting this is an explanatory address. They stress their experience with previous budget discussions, demonstrating consistent engagement in economic affairs.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticized all governing parties—Eesti 200 for breaking their car tax promise, the Social Democrats for their land tax policy, and the Reform Party for the failed regulation of Uber. He expressed complete distrust in the ruling parties, labeling them "politicians who cannot be trusted" and predicting their political demise.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker offered warm praise to the officials of the Economic Affairs Committee and expressed confidence in them, demonstrating good cooperation at the level of state officials. They also mentioned cooperation with auditors in achieving prior agreements. Furthermore, they showed openness to collaborating with Eesti 200, noting their similar positions regarding the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The speaker clearly expresses pro-business views, emphasizing that "money comes from entrepreneurship" and that entrepreneurs must be trusted. He/She criticizes tax increases and supports reducing the burden on entrepreneurs. He/She also expresses concern over the cancellation of support for large families, thereby showing support for family policy.
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Social Issues
The speaker brought up the issue of benefits for large families, criticizing the decision to discontinue them, which signals their backing of the family policy. There is insufficient data available concerning other social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the amendments to the Accounting Act, expressing clear opposition and recommending the suspension of the second reading. He/She points to his/her experience in the Economic Affairs Committee, where the Uber draft bill was completely rewritten, demonstrating active engagement in improving legislative work. He/She also references previous successful amendments to the regulation of auditing services.
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