Session Profile: Aivar Kokk
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
2024-12-04
Political Position
The speaker clearly takes a position on protecting the transparency and fair competition of state-owned companies. He urgently demands that Eesti Energia use public tenders for major purchases, and directly criticizes the 5-million euro wood chip purchase being made without a procurement process. Furthermore, he strongly supports converting the old oil shale boilers to run on pellet fuel, citing it as a cheaper alternative.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep knowledge of the energy sector, mentioning specific figures, the impact of Baltpool supply prices on the electricity price, and the utilization of CO2 funds. He/She is proficient in pellet production statistics (Estonia produces twice as many pellets as oil shale boilers would require) and knows the approximate costs of boiler conversion (80–100 million euros).
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is direct and demanding, utilizing concrete examples and figures. He/She poses clear questions and requires direct answers ("The question is simple: are you willing to take these topics to the council?"). The overall style is rather formal and fact-based, yet simultaneously slightly pressuring.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker has actively reached out to various ministers regarding the same topics and refers to regular contact with both members of the Riigikogu and company representatives. He/She mentions having posed these questions to other government members as well, which demonstrates a systematic approach.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker criticizes the management of Eesti Energia for a lack of transparency and the prime minister for inaction regarding the issue of oil shale boilers. He expresses dissatisfaction that company executives fail to respond to inquiries submitted through law firms and make decisions without public competition.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is looking for constructive cooperation, approaching the Minister of Finance, in his capacity as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Eesti Energia, with concrete proposals. He expresses a willingness to discuss solutions at the board level and highlights potential alternatives for resolving the existing issues.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the principles of market competition while criticizing monopolistic behavior within state-owned companies. He emphasizes cost efficiency, noting that converting pellet boilers would be "many times cheaper than converting any other alternative." He also voiced concern over the state's lack of dividend revenue from Eesti Energia.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on issues concerning the oversight of state-owned enterprises and the reform of the energy sector. They call for concrete steps at the board level and support the enforcement of legislation regarding public procurement. Their focus is more on the control function than on initiating new laws.
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