Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position strongly supports the draft bill concerning the elimination of Russian-language versions from government institution websites, considering it undoubtedly highly important. This position is values-driven, demanding that all members of the Riigikogu support the bill without extensive questioning. The speaker is utilizing this issue to highlight the opposition’s alleged inconsistency in integration policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the language policy governing government agency websites and can quickly verify specific examples, citing the Ministry of Defence's homepage. This specific example serves as a rhetorical tool used to counter the opposing side's arguments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, ironic, and critical, stressing that the question posed is "deeply ironic." The speaker employs irony to ridicule the opponents' arguments, calling into question their sincerity regarding integration and the accessibility of information. The tone is emotionally charged and aggressive, rather than logical or data-driven.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at those Riigikogu members and the coalition who fail to show up for votes while simultaneously speaking about the importance of integration and the availability of information. The criticism targets their political hypocrisy and the inconsistency of their arguments, particularly as demonstrated by the example involving the Ministry of Defense.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is demanding the support of all 101 members for the draft bill, which suggests a desire to achieve complete political consensus on the matter. However, the tone towards opponents is antagonistic, which does not suggest any readiness for compromise. Specific methods of cooperation or coalitions are not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, concentrating on the language policy of ministries and other government agencies, as well as the dissemination of official information at the state level.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social topic under discussion is integration and the availability of Russian-language information, which the speaker utilizes for rhetorical attacks against their opponents. The speaker's stance prioritizes the state language in official communication, casting doubt on the need for Russian-language versions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on Bill 365 OE, which addresses the abolition of Russian-language websites maintained by ministries and government agencies. The speaker is a strong proponent of this bill and views it as a highly significant political step.
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