Session Profile: Rene Kokk
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
2024-10-10
Political Position
The most salient issue is the protection of children from convicted sexual offenders, concerning which a strong, value-based opposition is adopted. The political stance is that the draft law—which would allow the Social Insurance Board to assess the right of convicted individuals to work with children—must be immediately discontinued. This position is framed by plain common sense and moral conviction.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The focus centers more on the procedural and moral aspects of the draft bill. Technical or statistical detail is absent, but sharp questions are being raised regarding the expediency of the proposed assessment mechanism (the role of the Social Insurance Board and the evaluation criteria).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and emotional, expressing disbelief and indignation over the content of the draft bill ("Unbelievable!"). Both logical appeals (procedural questions) and emotional appeals ("think with your head and heart") are utilized, and reference is made to simple common sense.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
He/She actively participates in the plenary session, delivering multiple interventions during the debate on the same draft bill. This pattern indicates a focus on influencing the handling of the specific bill and demanding its discontinuation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the initiators of the bill and its content, demanding the immediate cessation of the proceedings. The criticism is intense and fundamental, calling into question the entire idea of allowing pedophiles the opportunity to work with children. Compromise is ruled out, as the complete termination of any further processing of the bill is being demanded.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation demonstrates clear coordination with the representatives of their faction (EKRE), referencing the joint submission of the motion to discontinue the draft legislation. Colleagues are urged to vote in favor of terminating the bill, appealing to their conscience.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social topic is children's safety and protection from sexual offenders. The position is firm and emphasizes security, demanding that pedophiles be kept as far away from children as possible, and expressing indignation over any potential evaluation mechanism.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on suspending the proceedings of a specific bill (which relates to assessing the right of convicted pedophiles to work with children). The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and is demanding the immediate termination of its second reading.
2 Speeches Analyzed