Session Profile: Rene Kokk
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The political stance is twofold: strong procedural criticism aimed at the government for failing to process opposition bills, and clear support for a specific excise duty reduction bill. The criticism targets the efficiency and integrity of the government's actions in the legislative process, accusing them of stifling processes. Simultaneously, there is active support for reducing the excise duty rate on shale oil fuel.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise both in the legislative procedures of the Riigikogu and in the details of excise policy. They specifically refer to the draft bill amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, as well as specific-purpose fuel (shale oil heating oil). Consequently, the expertise focuses on procedural correctness and the specifics of tax policy.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and parliamentary in nature, utilizing addresses directed at the Deputy Speaker, the Minister, and the Members of Parliament. The tone is critical and demanding when the fate of the opposition's draft legislation is discussed, with the government being accused of stalling the process. When the bill is introduced, the style is brief, direct, and appeals for support.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity indicate active participation in the plenary session, where speeches include both procedural criticism directed at the government and the introduction and support of a specific bill. All appearances took place during the same session day.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the government, which is sharply criticized for creating procedural hurdles in the legislative process. The core of the criticism is that the government dismisses the opposition's draft bills with a formal reply stating that they are already handling the matter themselves—a response that is, in reality, intended to kill the process entirely.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is demanding better cooperation and transparency from the government, stressing the necessity of reasonably processing legislation put forward by the opposition as well. The current tone is rather demanding and critical, as the lack of collaboration is viewed as deliberate obstruction.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The emphasis on reducing the excise duty on shale oil fuel indirectly points to a regional focus linked to the shale oil and energy sector. No region is directly named, but support is given to an industry that is regionally important in Estonia.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives favor a targeted reduction in excise duty aimed at lowering costs for sectors that utilize shale oil fuel. This represents clear backing for a specific fiscal measure designed to alleviate the burden imposed by the fuel excise tax.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Tax Law, specifically aiming to reduce the excise duty rate applicable to shale oil heating fuel. The speaker is an active proponent and presenter of this draft legislation, and is asking for your support. A secondary focus involves improving legislative procedures to guarantee the fair consideration of bills proposed by the opposition.
3 Speeches Analyzed