Session Profile: Aivar Kokk
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
2024-09-24
Political Position
The speaker clearly adopts a critical position regarding the government’s proposals, especially concerning the reform of the business account. He strongly emphasizes the previous achievements of the Isamaa party in establishing the business account with a 25,000 euro threshold, but expresses opposition to the current changes, which, in his estimation, distort the original objective.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a profound understanding of the regulations governing the pension system, Value Added Tax (VAT), and the Entrepreneurial Account. The use of specific figures and precise references to the tables within the draft legislation's explanatory memorandum indicates thorough preparation and an analytical approach to complex economic issues.
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Rhetorical Style
Employs the tactic of asking questions to pressure ministers and expose the shortcomings of the proposed bills. The style is polite, but consistently critical, combining fact-based arguments with emotional impact ("nobody understands," "extremely few").
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Activity Patterns
An active participant in the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, consistently posing questions on various topics throughout the same day. They also reference committee work, demonstrating regular involvement in the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
Takes a clear opposition stance regarding the government's proposals, criticizing both their economic impact and the ambiguity of their stated goals. The criticism remains primarily policy-focused, rather than personal, concentrating on specific legislative bills and their potential consequences.
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Collaboration Style
Limited information regarding the style of cooperation. The Speaker does ask the ministers for clarification, but rather in a critical vein than with the aim of seeking cooperation.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
It supports the interests of small businesses and gig workers, emphasizing the original goal of the entrepreneurship account to provide health and pension insurance. It expresses concern about the negative impact on the state budget, criticizing reforms that result in a deficit exceeding 4 million euros.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
It focuses on pension reform, regulations concerning business accounts, and VAT issues. It operates primarily as a critical observer, questioning the rationale and impact of government proposals rather than initiating legislative proposals itself.
5 Speeches Analyzed