By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The speaker takes a very strong stand against the abolition of the tax exemption for land under one's home, calling it "the saddest bill" and "the most hostile bill against the people and entrepreneurs of Estonia." They strongly emphasize the rights of homeowners and criticize the governing coalition (Social Democrats, Reform Party, Estonia 200) for supporting this bill. The position is clearly conservative, stressing individual responsibility and the autonomy of local governments.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker clearly represents opposition viewpoints, consistently opposing the coalition's tax increases, particularly the motor vehicle tax and the land tax. There is strong support for the concept of tax stability (or "tax peace") and criticism of the government's economic policy. The speaker emphasizes the positions of the Isamaa party and demands the fulfillment of election promises, especially regarding Eesti 200's pledge concerning the car tax.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker consistently adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the government’s tax policy, sharply criticizing the car tax, the increase in land tax, and the introduction of the sugary drink tax. He claims to be a former member of Isamaa who now supports Isamaa’s policies as an alternative to the governing coalition. The speaker emphasizes that the tax hikes harm lower-income individuals and favor the highly paid.