Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly against the draft bill (683 SE), which has been dubbed "a very bad law." The main objection focuses on reducing public engagement and transparency in planning processes, particularly concerning the abolition of the notification requirement and the shortening of deadlines. The position is policy-driven, emphasizing that the law achieves the opposite of the promised simplification and logical structure.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates proficiency in the specifics and procedural requirements of the Planning Act, pointing out concrete amendments, such as the elimination of the notification obligation in county and national newspapers. The analysis centers on the effect of these procedural changes on public participation and the reduction of the advance notice period for the public display of local government plans from 14 days to one day.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong emotional assessments such as "a very bad law" and "completely absurd." The speaker presents logical arguments against the procedural changes, highlighting their negative impact on public engagement. The style is direct and challenges the minister, demanding justification for how less involvement could possibly be better.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in legislative debate, participating in the discussion of the draft Planning Act. Participation in wind turbine discussions is also mentioned, which indicates active involvement in local-level engagement processes and a practical understanding of the issues.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the Minister and the government who introduced the bill, and they will be addressed directly with questions. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, focusing on the reduction of engagement and the illogical nature of the legislation. The opposition is intense, accusing the government that the actual substance of the law runs contrary to its stated objectives.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed toward both the national (nationwide publications) and local levels (local government planning documents), emphasizing the necessity of informing neighboring municipalities. The specific reference to wind turbine discussions highlights a connection to local quality of life issues and the concern that people have not received the necessary information.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue concerns the right to public involvement and information regarding long-term planning that alters the living environment. The speaker strongly defends the right of citizens to receive information and participate in these processes, opposing any reduction in involvement and emphasizing that there can never be too much inclusion.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the Draft Act (683 SE) on the amendment of the Planning Act and related legislation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft, focusing on the amendments concerning the obligation to notify and the shortening of deadlines for the public display of planning documents.
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