By Months: Rene Kokk
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
15 Speeches
The political position is strongly oppositional to the government’s tax policy, specifically regarding the hike in excise duties and the car tax, as well as the reduction of benefits for large families. Emphasis is placed on the detrimental impact of these policies on the people of Estonia, particularly those in rural areas and families, and the government is criticized for its hypocrisy and rushed decision-making. The speaker stresses the consistency of their position, noting that they opposed the increase in excise duties both while in government and now in opposition.
11.2024
18 Speeches
A strong oppositional stance that focuses on criticizing the government’s actions in the realm of social and economic policy. The most prominent issues are the opposition to the car tax, the reduction of child benefits, and the closure of schools, which are characterized as creating a "world upside down." The political framework is strongly value-based and performance-driven, emphasizing the unreasonable use of taxpayer money (e.g., subsidizing wind energy instead of closing schools).
10.2024
24 Speeches
The political stance is strongly anti-government and critical, focusing on the poor management of the state and the lack of a future vision. Key issues include prioritizing the construction of four-lane roads, cuts to the social sector (especially disability benefits and procedural deadlines), and the negative impact of excise duty increases on the economy. The political platform is often framed as a critique of the loss of common sense and the disappearance of a holistic view of the nation. The speaker is absolutely opposed to bringing foreign prisoners into Estonia and demands the revocation of local election rights for Russian citizens.
09.2024
14 Speeches
A strong national and conservative position, focusing on Estonian security, food security, and the defense of the nation-state. Key issues include restricting the acquisition of agricultural and forest land by foreigners and supporting families by guaranteeing legal certainty. The political framework is strongly value-based, stressing the need to steer government agencies back toward a course that values the Estonian state and its people. Criticism of the government is intense, accusing it of causing instability and showing neglect toward families.
07.2024
11 Speeches
The dominant stance is one of strong and principled opposition to the car tax, which is viewed as misguided legislation and part of the government's "plan to tax the country into wealth." The speaker focuses on criticizing the government's activities, highlighting the chaos in state finances and stressing the urgent need to halt the exodus of people and businesses from Estonia. The political framework is heavily values-driven and performance-based, serving as a critique of the government's incompetence.
06.2024
9 Speeches
A strong oppositional stance regarding the government's policies, particularly concerning taxation and budget management. The main points of contention are the car tax (which is referred to as a wealth tax), the reduction of child benefits, and the continuation of the Rail Baltic construction project. The political framework is strongly performance-based, accusing the government of incompetence (data leaks, the loss of a 700 million investment) and dishonesty (lying before the elections).
05.2024
11 Speeches
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government’s tax policy and its legislative arrogance, demanding accountability and adherence to best practices. Criticism centers on taxes designed to meet budget requirements and the failure to tax banks' extraordinary profits. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of adhering to legislative procedure (VTK) and protecting local government funding. The political framework is primarily procedural and critical of the government’s activities.
04.2024
14 Speeches
The political platform is fiercely oppositional, centered on sharp criticism of the government's economic policy, particularly high inflation and planned tax increases (VAT, income tax, and the proposed car tax). The speaker champions rural regions and specific sectors (farmers, hunters) against current government policies, demanding a full and honest accounting of political decisions, rather than the mere presentation of partial facts. The overall stance is strongly value-driven and directly challenges the government's poor performance record.
03.2024
18 Speeches
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the negative impact of the government's actions on families, local municipalities, and rural regions. The speaker emphasizes social security, criticizing the reduction of family benefits and continuous reforms, which lead to instability and mass emigration from Estonia. A proactive approach to issues concerning security and the cultural sphere is also important in order to prevent future problems. The political framework primarily constitutes a performance-based and value-based critique of the government's activities.
02.2024
15 Speeches
The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government for its economic policy (the car tax, refusal to implement a bank tax) and for procedural violations in the Riigikogu (Parliament). The most prominent themes are national security (restricting property acquisition by Russian citizens) and the protection of domestic production and the labor market. The stance is strongly value-based and results-oriented, demanding accountability and the submission of analyses from the government.
01.2024
26 Speeches
The speaker represents a strong opposition stance, criticizing the government's policies across both the economy (tax hikes, the failed green transition) and the social sphere (the degradation of families). The political focus is aimed at highlighting the government's short-sightedness and ideological failures, particularly in the context of infrastructure underfunding and national defense priorities. The speaker demands that the government take responsibility and offer substantive solutions, rather than resorting to procedural avoidance.