By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Focuses on budget and social policy bills, particularly changes to the tax system and the reduction of social benefits. Actively participates in debates on education legislation, emphasizing the accessibility of vocational and higher education. Proposes the rejection of bills and consistently votes against coalition initiatives.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker focuses on budget oversight and demands that should Rail Baltic costs be exceeded, the project must return to the Riigikogu for re-ratification. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to state budget procedures and calls for clear allocations specifically for Rail Baltic.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Focuses intensely on amendments to the State Budget Act and improving budget transparency. Supports the principles of activity-based budgeting but demands its better implementation. Submits specific amendment proposals and requires more detailed reporting from ministries. Criticizes the amendments to the State Budget Act that grant ministers too much freedom in reallocating funds.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on energy policy issues, particularly renewable energy targets for 2030 and the need for dispatchable energy. It demands specific answers from the government regarding the direction of energy policy and the management of state-owned enterprises. It emphasizes the need for political decisions to ensure energy security.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is the repeal of the motor vehicle tax, for which Isamaa has already submitted a specific draft bill. It criticizes the car tax and land tax legislation, calling them "the year's negative proposals." The focus is on analyzing the budget law and addressing taxation issues. It calls upon Riigikogu members to support Isamaa's bill.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on repealing the motor vehicle tax bill, which he views as a prime example of the government's failed policy. He criticizes the bill, noting that while it supposedly supports public transport, it simultaneously slashes funding for public transport. He supports infrastructure projects (like Rail Baltic and road development) but insists on keeping costs strictly controlled and ensuring realistic planning.