By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on energy security and the transition, highlighting the unreliability of wind power during periods of calm. The speaker is a strong supporter of nuclear energy and views the utilization of oil shale as a necessary transitional measure until nuclear power becomes available. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on the right and obligation of local municipalities to protect their residents and the local environment. The political framework itself is a blend of policy-driven and value-based approaches.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most prominent theme is the opposition to e-voting, with the speaker strongly demanding its complete abolition in Estonia. This stance is principled and policy-driven, highlighting the lack of security, trust, and transparency. This political position is further supported by referencing the practices of major countries worldwide.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on strong opposition to the motor vehicle tax, which is being characterized as a failed and discriminatory piece of legislation—a so-called "botched omnibus bill." This stance is value-based, highlighting the lack of uniformity and equality, and demanding the immediate repeal of the law. The speaker believes that any attempt to fix the legislation is merely "carrying water with a sieve."
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the motor vehicle tax, which is deemed unfair and burdensome for large families and people with disabilities, demanding its complete repeal. It is stressed that the government's actions often amount to mere busywork or diversionary tactics, and the lack of statesmanship in accepting the opposition's sound proposals is criticized. The stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on social justice and human dignity.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is on strengthening national defense readiness, underscoring the principle that "every contribution counts." The speaker strongly supports the maximum inclusion of reservists, criticizing a systemic error that has excluded 2,000 to 2,500 former conscripts from rescue companies from the reserve pool. The issue is being framed as policy- and solutions-based, focusing on correcting a long-standing administrative oversight.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly focused on repealing the motor vehicle tax, which is regarded as the biggest blunder of recent times and an unjust burden. The speaker demands that the government acknowledge and rectify its errors, while simultaneously sharply criticizing the government's efforts to push through draft legislation concerning gender identity, labeling them as absurd. The position is deeply value-based, stressing fairness and concern for low-income individuals and large families.