By Months: Aivar Kokk
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
27 Speeches
The speaker is clearly operating on an opposition platform (the Isamaa Party), demanding the complete abolition of the car tax. This stance rules out any cooperation with the coalition regarding the preservation of the tax. Cooperation is mentioned positively in relation to the committee advisors, who provide factual support and answers to questions for the members of the Riigikogu.
09.2025
38 Speeches
Acknowledges members of other factions (such as Urve) for their competence and expresses readiness for cooperation. Calls upon the coalition to discuss the opposition's proposals. Demonstrates openness to compromises, provided they serve the interests of the Estonian economy.
06.2025
57 Speeches
There is limited willingness to cooperate with the current coalition, although it acknowledges the expertise of certain individual politicians (e.g., Mart Võrklaev). It positively references prior cooperation with the Centre Party (Keskerakond) and EKRE in the 2020 government. It urges support for Isamaa’s proposals but shows no significant readiness to compromise on core issues.
05.2025
36 Speeches
The text positively references the prior cooperation with the Centre Party (Keskerakond) and EKRE during the 2019–2020 government, emphasizing the joint successes achieved in economic policy. It signals a willingness to engage in future cooperation, contingent upon other parties supporting Isamaa’s proposals, while maintaining a critical stance toward the current coalition. Finally, it acknowledges the professionalism displayed by Ministry of Finance officials.
04.2025
16 Speeches
Demonstrates a limited willingness to cooperate, choosing instead to focus on criticizing the government rather than seeking compromises. While it does call on all Riigikogu members to support Isamaa’s proposals, the tone used is more accusatory than cooperation-oriented. It emphasizes the need for "honest tax solutions" but fails to offer concrete forms of collaboration.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The speaker stresses the Isamaa faction's readiness "to step in" and calls for wider parliamentary support, citing the previous day's successful collaboration, which garnered the backing of 93 members. The speaker demonstrates openness to working together toward a specific objective.
02.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker indicates a willingness to cooperate, provided it serves regional interests, positively referencing previous collaboration among the county governors of Southern Estonia. He commends the ministers for their honest responses and puts forward constructive proposals, such as granting greater authority to regional leaders. However, he is critical of government decisions that he believes damage the interests of local communities.
01.2025
27 Speeches
Indicates a willingness for constructive cooperation with members of other parliamentary groups on a personal level, but remains categorically opposed to the government's policies. It emphasizes the consistency of the Isamaa party in its principles and its refusal to compromise on core issues, such as the car tax.
12.2024
32 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates little willingness to cooperate with the current coalition but acknowledges officials and commission staff. He expresses hope that some coalition politicians might "come to their senses" and support Isamaa's proposals. He positively mentions cooperation with former Finance Minister Mart Võrklaev, whom he commends for his honesty. Overall, he prefers confrontation to cooperation.
11.2024
49 Speeches
Praises the cooperation among members of the Finance Committee, noting the consensus decisions reached across party lines. Specifically recognizes committee chair Annely Akkermann and other colleagues for their professional approach. Shows readiness for constructive collaboration in the committee's work, although fundamentally maintaining the opposition's position on core issues.
10.2024
46 Speeches
Demonstrates a willingness for constructive cooperation, acknowledging, for instance, the Chairwoman of the Finance Committee and former Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev. It puts forward concrete proposals for resolving issues and is open to dialogue, provided ministers deliver "honest answers." Nevertheless, it remains steadfast in its core, principled positions.
09.2024
8 Speeches
He/She primarily confines himself/herself to presenting the party's viewpoints and does not demonstrate any direct willingness to cooperate with other parties. He/She submits questions and proposals through official channels but shows no signs of seeking compromise. Instead, he/she tends to emphasize the party's past achievements and the necessity of current decisions.
07.2024
12 Speeches
There is a limited readiness for cooperation with the governing coalition, though the party positively references its earlier collaboration during the Isamaa, EKRE, and Centre Party administration. It supports the President’s views and decisions. While constructive discussions are noted regarding participation in committee work, the overall approach remains confrontational. A willingness to cooperate is more evident between opposition forces and institutions.
06.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates little willingness to cooperate with the coalition, although they acknowledge some good amendments. They are prepared to support specific legislative improvements, but generally refuse to compromise on the issue of tax increases. Cooperation is primarily limited to supporting technical adjustments, rather than fundamental policy issues.
05.2024
13 Speeches
Limited information regarding cooperation. It mentions the position of the Isamaa Party and proposes rejecting the draft bill, which indicates support for the faction's unified position. It calls upon the Environment Committee to cooperate in analyzing electricity production options.
04.2024
36 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates little willingness to cooperate with the current coalition, choosing instead to emphasize the opposition's role and critical stance. He/She refers positively to the previous coalition, in which Isamaa participated, and highlights its achievements. While participation in committee work suggests formal cooperation, the underlying substance of the attitude remains confrontational.
03.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a willingness for constructive cooperation, offering concrete solutions such as utilizing pellet dust in electricity generation. They emphasize the necessity of dialogue with ministers and within commissions, even while maintaining a critical stance regarding the government's decisions. They also mention positive experiences of cross-party cooperation concerning education funding.
02.2024
11 Speeches
The willingness to cooperate is minimal, with the focus primarily being on criticizing the government and the coalition. While they do present constructive proposals (such as the energy action plan), the overall approach remains confrontational. They complain that the opposition is being "steamrolled" in committees where the coalition refuses to allow proper discussion.
01.2024
24 Speeches
Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate on technical matters, thanks the ministers for their substantive answers, and offers constructive proposals. It refers positively to previous coalitions (2019-2020) and the government led by Jüri Ratas. This willingness to cooperate is more selective—it supports technical solutions but maintains a politically critical stance.