Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position heavily emphasizes the demand for accountability and transparency regarding amendments to the customs law, particularly concerning liability for the opening of packages and their potential loss. Criticism is aimed at the government's vague responses and the lack of interest shown by the coalition. The focus is primarily procedural and results-oriented, demanding clear answers to keep the public informed.
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Topic Expertise
The expert review focuses on the practical implications of the draft bill, specifically highlighting the issue of liability when packages are opened or lost. The speaker demonstrates interest in both the legislative process and the mechanism of liability, calling for a concrete explanation of how that liability is applied. There are no references to data or statistics, but the grasp of the subject matter is clearly procedural.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and ironic, employing sarcasm (for example, thanking the minister for translating his thoughts). A historical comparison is used (the era of Savisaar) to criticize the government's lack of clarity. Emphasis is placed on the role of the MPs as the recipients of answers on behalf of the public, maintaining a tone that is formal yet demanding.
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Activity Patterns
The record shows active participation in the Riigikogu plenary session debate on the draft amendment to the Customs Act, repeatedly posing questions and making comments. The speaker intervenes in the discussion, demanding answers and criticizing the attempts by other members of parliament (Erkki Keldo) to interpret the minister.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at the minister for providing vague answers and at the coalition, which demonstrated little interest in the topic. The criticism is procedural and focuses on the government's inability to answer questions of public interest. The divide is clear, noting that interest was shown only by members of EKRE and one social democrat.
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Collaboration Style
No cooperation is being sought; instead, emphasis is placed on the coalition's lack of interest, and opposition is directed at those who are forced to interpret the minister's answers. It is pointed out that only members of the opposition parties expressed interest in the topic. The communication is rather ironic, involving "thanks" directed at a coalition member for assisting the minister.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Customs Act (350 SE), for which clarification of responsibilities and procedures is being demanded. The speaker is a critical opponent striving to ensure public notification and clarity of accountability during the implementation of the Act.
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