Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – first reading
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the additional burden placed on businesses by the mandatory sustainability reporting requirement. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of reducing the regulatory burden and favoring voluntary, market-based solutions. The speaker criticizes the government’s decision not to consider proposing to the European Commission that the reporting requirement be kept voluntary.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding amendments to the Accounting Act and sustainability reporting, understanding the implications for hundreds of businesses. They also show awareness of market demands, which compel companies to engage in reporting even without a mandatory government requirement.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, addressed to the minister and the chairperson. The tone is critical, but focuses on a logical appeal, seeking clarification as to why the government did not consider the proposal for optionality. The argument regarding the additional burden on businesses is utilized.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the Government of the Republic and the minister, criticizing their decision not to present a proposal to the European Commission to make reporting voluntary. The criticism is political in nature, centered on the government's failure to protect businesses from excessive regulatory burdens.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is placed on the national level (Estonian entrepreneurs) and the international level (the European Commission), addressing broad-based regulation. There is no specific emphasis on local regions.
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Economic Views
Economic views are distinctly pro-business, standing in opposition to additional regulatory burdens. Market-based solutions and voluntary compliance are favored over mandatory state intervention, the goal being to avoid unnecessarily burdening entrepreneurs.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Accounting Act (516 SE). The speaker is critical of the mandatory sustainability reporting required by this bill. They are actively opposing the draft’s current implementation method, offering a voluntary approach as an alternative.
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