By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker adopts a fiercely oppositional stance regarding e-elections, stressing the necessity of honest and uniform electoral processes, and criticizing institutions for ignoring warning signs. Furthermore, they are firmly in favor of abolishing expense compensations, viewing their current use as misuse, and dismissing accusations of populism as malicious rhetoric. The political framework is strongly value-driven and focuses on sharp criticism of the actions of the ruling coalition.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on the transparency and ethics of communication between the judicial and executive branches. The speaker is questioning the minister's knowledge and conduct concerning the Prosecutor General's phone conversations, highlighting the necessity of courtesy and the duty to notify. This constitutes a results-oriented framework that demands the minister provide clarification regarding the protocols governing his official communications.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly critical of the actions taken by recent governments, which have led many families into financial hardship. The position strongly advocates for lowering the VAT on foodstuffs as the minimum necessary measure to assist the populace. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need to maintain a consistent and determined direction in national defense, viewing indecision as worse than a bad decision. The political framework is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of government actions and offering concrete political solutions.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly critical of the government's actions, which have driven local municipalities (KOV) into a severe financial situation, forcing them to close schools and kindergartens. The main emphasis is placed on unfunded mandates and tax increases, demanding that the government provide a concrete, constructive plan and allocate financial resources to support the KOVs. The criticism is directed at the effectiveness of the government's performance and its negative impact on local services.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the instability of the government and the declining sense of security among families. The speaker opposes new taxes (such as the car tax and the sugar tax) and criticizes the cuts to family benefits, viewing this as an undervaluation of family values. The political framework is primarily results-oriented, highlighting the negative consequences of the government’s actions (emigration, uncertainty).
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The political position is moderately pro-nuclear ("sympathetic"), but the emphasis is placed on demanding concrete action plans and timelines from the Ministry of Climate. A crucial issue is energy security, which requires the continued maintenance of oil shale reserves and the allocation of necessary funds for this purpose. The focus is on policy implementation and the effectiveness of government action.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly value-based and proactive, emphasizing the protection of women's rights and the security of the cultural sphere. The speaker strongly supports the draft legislation concerning the prohibition of face-covering garments and criticizes the coalition's proposal to reject it. They stress the necessity of looking toward the future to prevent potential social and security issues.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to centralization, sharply criticizing the migration of services (especially schools) from rural areas to major population centers. The speaker demands concrete positive steps from the government to ensure access to education and quality of life for rural residents. The policy framing is results-based, emphasizing negative trends and the absence of a positive message.