By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Kokk
Total Sessions: 72
Fully Profiled: 72
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the funding and accessibility of social services, emphasizing that citizens should be able to support themselves. It highlights the issue of financing care homes as a crucial step in the right direction.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker concentrates on family benefits and income inequality. They sharply criticize the Social Democrats for stripping 2,400 euros from families with many children, while strongly defending the necessity of supporting large families. The speaker also highlights the plight of pensioners and low-income individuals who will not sufficiently benefit from the new budget.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
It defends the interests of families with children and pensioners, criticizing the government for reducing support payments for large families and eliminating the income tax exemption for pensioners. It also brings up the issue of cutting benefits for pregnant women.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It focuses primarily on supporting families, especially large families, and people with disabilities. It criticizes the impact of the car tax on families with children and people with disabilities. It emphasizes that for these groups, a car is not a luxury but an essential necessity. Furthermore, it supports the preservation of social protection and criticizes the Social Minister's attitude towards organizations representing people with disabilities.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
It focuses primarily on supporting families, especially large families, and people with disabilities. It criticizes the government for reducing benefits for large families (2,400 euros per year) and for the negative impact the car tax will have on these groups. It stresses the necessity of protecting socially vulnerable groups when formulating tax policy.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Social issues are not directly addressed. The only reference is the emphasis on personal responsibility—his family has been sorting waste "for years without any law whatsoever." This suggests a preference for individual responsibility over state regulation.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Stresses the necessity of supporting pensioners and large families, while criticizing the increase in their tax burden. It supports the promotion of recreational sports and criticizes scooters as an impediment to people's mobility. The text also mentions the problem of unemployment, especially among young people, and criticizes plans to import foreign workers.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Critiques the government for cutting benefits for pensioners and large families, emphasizing the aspect of social justice. Expresses concern over rising unemployment (with 60,000 people currently seeking work) and the decline in people’s purchasing power. The speaker also critically mentions immigration policy, stating that foreigners are being brought into the country while locals remain jobless.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Highlights the situation of large families, criticizing the withdrawal of the 200-euro benefit and the elimination of tax exemption for pensioners. It expresses concern about the ability of ordinary people to cope amid rising food prices and general inflation.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
No data available
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
It expresses clear opposition to smoking and e-cigarettes, but stresses the need to combat the black market. It supports the interests of families and homeowners, criticizing the excessive burden placed upon them. It stresses the necessity for people to be self-sufficient without having to rely on social benefits. It mentions the issues faced by large families concerning tax breaks.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
It maintains a strong focus on family policy, safeguarding the rights and interests of large families. It views the support of large families as a crucial societal priority that should not be sacrificed for the sake of other tax reforms.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It focuses heavily on supporting families, particularly those with many children, and people with disabilities. It criticizes the disproportionate impact of the car tax on vulnerable groups, citing specific examples. It emphasizes the importance of funding sports and culture, mentioning the need for shooting ranges, sports halls, and music schools.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Based on the data, there is not enough information
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Limited Data – primarily focuses on educational matters, highlighting the necessity of maintaining small schools in rural areas. It expresses concern about the increased burden on parents as local services disappear.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Based on the limited data, there is insufficient information.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Based on the limited data, there is insufficient information regarding social issues.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker focuses primarily on supporting families and pensioners, criticizing the reduction of benefits for large families and the growing tax burden on retirees. He emphasizes that current policy is harming the weakest members of society—young families, pensioners, and large families. The speaker also expresses concern about funding for the education sector and children's opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker strongly advocates for supporting families with children and large families, criticizing the decision to cut support for large families by 200 euros per month. They also express concern regarding the situation of pensioners, whose pensions are no longer income tax-exempt, highlighting the hardships faced by the elderly and pensioners living alone. Furthermore, the speaker supports making extracurricular activities accessible to all children.
2024-12-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Based on limited data, it is impossible to draw conclusions about social issues.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Expresses concern regarding the situation of the most vulnerable groups—pensioners and large families—arguing that tax increases affect them the most severely. It is mentioned that many families cannot afford Christmas gifts and are forced to take out loans for this purpose. Particular emphasis is placed on the vulnerability of single pensioners and large families in the face of these tax hikes.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
It focuses heavily on family and elderly policy, stressing the needs of large families and pensioners living alone. It criticizes the restriction of access to Tervisekaasa for families with children. The stance is clearly socially conservative, emphasizing the state’s role in supporting families.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses concern regarding the plight of lower-income individuals and pensioners, stressing that the tax hikes will disproportionately affect 60% of wage earners and 300,000 pensioners. They also criticize the reduction of benefits for large families and the changes to kindergarten policy, which, in their estimation, are detrimental to parents.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Strongly supports the protection of vulnerable groups—pensioners, parents, and elderly people living alone. Criticizes the 30% reduction in benefits for large families and the lowering of the cap on parental benefits. Emphasizes the accessibility of education, supporting opportunities for free vocational and higher education. Expresses concern about the rising cost of care homes.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker raises traffic safety as a social issue, stressing the increase in the number of fatalities on the roads. He/She connects this to the state's reduced investment in the road network, treating it as a public safety concern.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
He/She consistently advocates for social justice, criticizing the elimination of income tax exemption for pensioners and the reduction of child benefits for large families. Concern is expressed regarding the deteriorating situation of parents with young children and pregnant women, citing the introduction of fees for doctor's appointments. It is repeatedly stressed that the government’s policy harms the most vulnerable groups in society.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
It is impossible to conduct an analysis of social issues based on the limited data.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Limited data available on social issues. It mentions the difficulties faced by families with children trying to manage without a car, particularly in Tallinn and rural areas. It points to the needs within the social sector and criticizes politicians who claim to champion the poor but fail to actually support them.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker addresses immigration and citizenship issues from a security perspective, supporting the restriction of voting rights for citizens of Russia and Belarus. This stance is based on national security considerations, not discrimination. Other social topics are not addressed in these speeches.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
There are no direct references to traditional social topics such as education, health, or immigration. While it does mention pensioners and young people regarding hospital daily fees, this is framed more within the context of economic policy. The focus is primarily on issues related to supporting families through the parental benefit system.
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Based on the data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is heavily placed on the rights and support systems for people with severe disabilities, criticizing the inadequate compensation provided to them. It stresses the necessity of supporting families, particularly large families, highlighting the negative effect that the removal of child benefits has had on the birth rate. Furthermore, it advocates for protecting the interests of pensioners from tax hikes.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
Based on the data, it is not possible to evaluate the positions regarding social issues.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
It highlights the issues faced by large families who require a larger vehicle to accommodate all the children. It expresses concern regarding the plight of pensioners and families with children, criticizing the removal of child benefits and the increased burden placed upon pensioners. The focus is also on social justice issues within the tax system.
2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on the economic situation of pensioners and people with special needs in the context of rising taxes. It stresses that the new taxes disproportionately affect lower-income families. Concern is also expressed regarding the emigration of people due to economic hardship.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker focuses primarily on socio-economic issues, criticizing the worsening situation of pensioners and families with children. He emphasizes the need to protect low-income individuals and argues that the government's policy is increasing poverty. Other social topics are left unaddressed.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Expresses concern regarding the situation of pensioners and people with special needs following the increase in land tax. It criticizes the situation where citizens are forced to provide services to the local municipality free of charge (cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns). It stresses the need to protect ordinary people from the government's tax policies.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
It focuses primarily on supporting pensioners and families, criticizing the government for attacking the most vulnerable. It emphasizes the rights of the elderly and the difficulties families face, especially concerning transport and education.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Based on limited data, it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker places strong emphasis on supporting pensioners and families, highlighting them as "the most vulnerable group in society." He/She advocates for benefits for large families and income tax exemption for pensioners, while criticizing the government for cutting these rights. Social justice and the protection of the vulnerable are central themes in his/her speeches.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker expresses concern about the potential exploitation of elderly people in care homes and the influencing of young people at entertainment events. He emphasizes the need to protect vulnerable voter groups, which indicates a commitment to social responsibility and a sense of justice.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Focusing on immigration and citizenship issues, expressing concern over the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens and gray passport holders in local elections. It stresses the security aspect, pointing out that many of them participated in the Russian presidential elections. It calls for the implementation of stricter restrictions before Midsummer's Day.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
It stresses the importance of equal cultural access, particularly for residents in rural areas. It supports making culture accessible outside the capital city.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
No data available
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Emphasizes the need to support families, especially those with children, and criticizes policies that worsen their situation. It highlights problems with the availability of healthy food in connection with tax increases. Concern is expressed regarding the plight of pensioners and the impact of reducing family benefits.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
It emphasizes the needs of families, particularly the difficulties in rural areas concerning transporting children to kindergarten, school, and extracurricular activities. It criticizes the lack of funding in the social sector and claims that the current government has "stashed all the money away somewhere." It supports people’s freedom of choice regarding their place of residence and modes of transport, opposing forced changes to their way of life.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
Not enough data is available.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
It strongly emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle, starting with the family and kindergartens. It supports the development of children's physical activity habits and the formation of healthy eating habits. It expresses concern over the situation of low-income families who can no longer afford healthy food and suitable clothing. It emphasizes personal responsibility for one's health, but also acknowledges the need for systemic support.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
There is not enough data.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
This addresses COVID-19 vaccination as an issue of personal liberty, supporting the principle of voluntary choice. It argues that individuals should have the right to decide on the vaccination of themselves and their family members. It criticizes both mandatory vaccination and outright prohibition, stressing the necessity of a balanced approach. Furthermore, it links a vaccination ban to potential cross-border trade.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to provide sufficient information regarding social issues.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
There is not enough data