Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted by 21 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is taking a clear and consistent stance on the issue of accountability for the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) council, demanding the resignation of all council members. They strongly emphasize that the council is failing to fulfill its primary duty—protecting the interests of the Estonian people, who are the owners. Furthermore, the speaker criticizes the minister's dual role, holding positions as both minister and chairman of the council.
7 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates profound knowledge of healthcare system financing and the management of the Health Insurance Fund. Highlights specific examples: Christmas bonuses for the executives of major hospitals (up to four months’ salary), and the inefficient allocation of resources in equipment and infrastructure funding. References their prior experience as a member of the Health Insurance Fund’s council and their work on the social committee.
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Rhetorical Style
It employs a direct and personal approach, addressing the minister using the informal "you" (the "sa" form). The style is critical but not aggressive; it stresses that the minister's work is not being criticized in general. It uses clear assertions ("I will say honestly and clearly") and concrete examples to back up its viewpoints. It reiterates its core message at key junctures.
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Activity Patterns
The speeches will take place over the course of one day (September 10, 2025) as part of the procedure for the motion of no confidence. This demonstrates a consistent, topic-focused approach, repeatedly returning to the issue of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) council. It references earlier appeals made in the spring, which indicates longer-term engagement with the subject.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Health Insurance Fund's council and its chairman (the Minister of Social Affairs). It also criticizes Jürgen Ligi’s political style, citing it as a poor example. It is stressed that the criticism is systemic and fundamental, not personal—it focuses on issues of accountability and transparency.
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Collaboration Style
He refers positively to previous cooperation with business representatives on the Health Insurance Fund board, stressing their shared deep dive into budgetary matters. He shows openness to a constructive solution: if the board resigns, he would cease his criticism. Ossinovski's decision regarding the termination of his Riigikogu member mandate is mentioned neutrally.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
Criticizes the inefficient use of the Health Insurance Fund's resources—excessive spending on infrastructure financing, unused equipment, and exorbitant management bonuses. It emphasizes the need for improved financial management within the public sector. It also mentions income tax reduction as political rhetoric that should be avoided.
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Social Issues
It focuses on issues of healthcare management and transparency. It emphasizes the public sector's accountability to the public and demands better oversight regarding the utilization of healthcare resources. It views healthcare as a public service that must be subject to strict accountability.
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Legislative Focus
Focuses on reforming the Health Insurance Fund’s board and addressing issues of accountability. It supports the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Social Affairs due to their role as the chairman of the board. It emphasizes the need for systemic change in healthcare governance, rather than relying on isolated political steps.
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