By Months: Aivar Kokk
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
27 Speeches
The speaker highlights the situation of rural areas and their residents, pointing out that the car tax penalizes them because they lack functioning public transportation, unlike the free transit available in the city of Tallinn. It is also mentioned that the bill initiated by the Social Democrats (Sotsid) to tax the land under people's homes will further complicate life for those living in the countryside.
09.2025
38 Speeches
Heavily focused on the issues of the Jõgeva region, particularly the topic of closing the Endla Nature Centre. Emphasizes the importance of regional policy and criticizes decisions that harm local communities. Uses local examples to illustrate nationwide problems.
06.2025
57 Speeches
The text emphasizes the problems facing rural areas, particularly regarding the lack of public transportation and the impact of the car tax. Specific regions like Võru and Kastre municipalities are mentioned. It underscores the difficulties faced by rural entrepreneurs and the necessity of supporting the regional economy. Furthermore, it criticizes politicians who fail to grasp the reality of life in the countryside.
05.2025
36 Speeches
The focus is primarily on national issues, specifically citing Narva's oil shale energy sector and Saaremaa concerning livestock farming. It stresses the importance of Estonian energy security and criticizes decisions driven by European interests rather than Estonia's own needs. Furthermore, it supports the autonomy of local governments regarding land tax matters.
04.2025
16 Speeches
The text strongly highlights the issues and needs of rural areas, particularly concerning transportation and infrastructure. It points out that the proposed car tax disproportionately impacts residents in the countryside, for whom a vehicle is often the only viable means of mobility. Specific regions like Võru, Põlva, and Jõgeva municipality are mentioned, underscoring the necessity for uniform development throughout Estonia.
03.2025
1 Speeches
Insufficient data.
02.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker heavily focuses on the interests of Jõgevamaa County and rural areas more broadly, providing specific examples from Kiigemetsa School and the Siimusti region. He/She highlights the growing problem of regional inequality and demands that the state consider the needs of rural areas regarding transportation, education, and economic development. His/Her focus is clearly on protecting the interests of local communities.
01.2025
27 Speeches
It focuses heavily on the issues facing rural areas, specifically public transport, road construction, and regional development matters. It provides examples from the Jõgeva municipality and other rural regions, highlighting their distinct needs compared to urban centers. It criticizes the absence of regional policy in government decisions.
12.2024
32 Speeches
The speaker draws attention to the problems faced by rural residents, particularly concerning the excise duty on diesel fuel and the land tax. Specific mention is made of issues in the city of Tartu regarding kindergartens, and reference is made to the funding of rescue departments in various regions. It is stressed that tax increases disproportionately affect people living outside of Tallinn.
11.2024
49 Speeches
The text strongly emphasizes the importance of regional policy, criticizing the impact of the car tax on rural areas. It cites specific examples from Pärnu, Tartu, and Narva, highlighting the necessity of 2+2 highways. Furthermore, it mentions the Võru shooting range project and the effect of Rail Baltic on Pärnu. The text expresses concern regarding the state of public transport in rural areas and criticizes the closure of regional airports.
10.2024
46 Speeches
The focus is primarily on nationwide issues, though regional examples are highlighted, such as the construction of the Tartu-Tallinn and Pärnu-Tallinn main roads. It also mentions a comparison between the Võru and Põlva shooting ranges. The importance of regional development through infrastructure investments is strongly emphasized.
09.2024
8 Speeches
Not enough data is available.
07.2024
12 Speeches
A strong focus is placed on the problems and challenges facing rural areas, particularly concerning transport and accessibility issues. It criticizes policies that could negatively impact rural residents (such as the proposed car tax and the lack of adequate public transportation). Specific regions like Kastre, Tartu, Pärnu, and Tallinn are mentioned within the context of local government funding. The text highlights the significant urban-rural disparity in access to services.
06.2024
24 Speeches
The speaker stresses the issues facing rural areas, particularly regarding inadequate public transportation and the impact of the car tax on people living in the countryside. They refer to their experience with Jõgeva municipality and emphasize that people in rural areas simply cannot manage without a car. They also highlight the impact of taxing the land beneath one's home on homeowners throughout Estonia.
05.2024
13 Speeches
It focuses on both local government and national issues. It provides concrete examples from Jõgeva municipality and the Tootsi wind farm. It highlights the problems facing rural areas, particularly the availability of transport and the impact of land tax on rural life.
04.2024
36 Speeches
A strong emphasis is placed on the problems facing rural areas, particularly in the context of the impact of the car tax. It is stressed that in the countryside, a car is often the only viable means for taking children to school and commuting to work. The text criticizes policies that favor urban centers at the expense of rural communities. It specifically mentions Jõgeva, Viljandi, and other locations, demonstrating a clear regional awareness.
03.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker strongly emphasized the importance of the entirety of Estonia, criticizing solutions focused solely on Tallinn and stressing the needs of rural regions. They provided concrete examples from Jõgeva County, Tartu, Pärnu, and other areas. The speaker stressed that political decisions must consider the needs of residents in smaller towns and communities, not just those in major cities.
02.2024
11 Speeches
It emphasizes the problems facing rural areas, noting that it is difficult to find new jobs there and that the best employment opportunities are within local municipalities. It highlights the damage being done to Estonian businesses (railway, timber sector) and criticizes the lack of support for local entrepreneurship. The delays concerning the Paldiski LNG port are mentioned as an example of the government's failures.
01.2024
24 Speeches
It focuses heavily on the issues facing Ida-Virumaa and Jõgeva municipality, providing concrete examples of the challenges local governments are dealing with. It highlights the unfairness in the funding of county newspapers and stresses the critical importance of the oil shale industry to the area. Furthermore, it demonstrates a profound understanding of regional specificities and needs.