Session Profile: Rene Kokk
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-09
Political Position
The political focus is on data protection and the oversight of state officials’ activities, particularly concerning the justifications provided for accessing data from the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) camera systems. The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance, highlighting the existence of practical issues within these data access justifications, citing the PPA’s own analysis. The focus is rather on performance-driven criticism, demanding concrete data regarding the behavior of these officials.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding the management and supervision of PPA data, highlighting specific figures, such as over 400 officials with access rights and more than 4,500 queries monthly. He relies on PPA's internal analysis and clearly distinguishes between the system's theoretical description and the actual practice of officials when accessing data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is demanding and confrontational, particularly in the first address, where he criticizes the presenter for a lack of knowledge, stating: "don't talk about things you don't understand." The speaker focuses on logical argumentation and repeatedly insists on specific, documented evidence (justifications recorded by officials), rather than theoretical answers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, repeatedly posing questions on the same topic over a short timeframe to seek clarification on practical details. Both interventions are aimed at demanding accountability and ascertaining the actual facts.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary targets of criticism are the rapporteur and the Prime Minister, who are accused of either ignorance or misunderstanding the question, providing only theoretical answers. The criticism is directed at the actions of the officials and the respondents' inability to provide concrete, real-world data, which indicates a strong distrust of the executive branch's responses.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing issues concerning the use and oversight of data belonging to the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), matters which affect the entire country.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is ensuring citizen privacy and data protection in the context of state surveillance (PPA cameras). The speaker emphasizes the need to control officials' access to data and verify the justification for their actions, prioritizing the protection of civil rights within the framework of national security.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the effectiveness of existing oversight mechanisms and holding officials accountable for their use of data. The speaker operates primarily in an oversight role, demanding accountability and the remediation of systemic shortcomings.
2 Speeches Analyzed