Session Profile: Aivar Kokk
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-22
Political Position
The political position is directed towards the analysis of the draft bill’s details and practical applicability, focusing on the costs of installing infrastructure (cable conduits) and the access conditions for other undertakings. The stance is moderately critical, emphasizing that installing an empty conduit is pointless without clear rules governing its use. The focus is policy-driven, demanding regulatory clarity and economic expediency.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge in the field of telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory economics, using technical terms such as "throat diameter" and referencing details from the explanatory memorandum. The expertise also includes citing international examples (Sweden) to illustrate the consequences of ineffective regulation. Knowledge concerning cable capacity and the economic impact of leasing conditions is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, questioning, and procedural, aimed at obtaining clarifications from the commission regarding the technical and economic aspects of the draft legislation. Logical argumentation is employed, referencing previous debates and practical examples (Sweden), in order to highlight the deficiencies of the regulation. The tone is formal and fact-focused.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the legislative process, referencing a previous discussion held with the minister during the first reading. This pattern demonstrates involvement in detailed debates on draft legislation during plenary sittings, focusing specifically on posing questions and reiterating topics from earlier discussions.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the draft bill’s shortcomings and lack of clarity, particularly regarding the technical requirements and the regulation of access for other operators. The opposition is both procedural and policy-based, questioning whether the committee addressed the problems that arose during the first reading. There is strong objection to solutions that create inefficient or overly expensive usage models, citing the Swedish example.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to a previous discussion with the minister, which demonstrates a willingness for direct contact with representatives of the executive branch to discuss the content of the draft legislation. The current appeal is directed to the committee seeking clarification, indicating the expectation that the committee will resolve the issues that have arisen.
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Regional Focus
There is no regional focus, but an international comparison (Sweden) is used to illustrate regulatory risks. Attention is directed toward national infrastructure regulation.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize regulatory efficiency, cost control, and fair market access for other operators. The speaker is concerned that high rental costs could impede the utilization of infrastructure and render investments unviable. They advocate for clear conditions that guarantee competition and prevent the emergence of new monopolies.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed at infrastructure regulation, specifically a draft bill concerning the conditions for the installation and use of cable conduits. The speaker is acting as a critical reviewer, demanding clarification on the technical and economic details of the draft, particularly regarding the terms of access and associated costs.
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