By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is at the national level on social policy and the auditing of public sector financing. There is no regional or local focus.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level, addressing the shortage of veterinarians that impacts the entire Estonian agricultural sector and rural areas, where large animal vets are critically needed.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national main thoroughfares and transport infrastructure, specifically naming the Tallinn–Narva, Tallinn–Tartu, Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla, and Paldiski routes. This emphasizes Estonia’s competitiveness compared to neighboring countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Germany) that have already implemented similar changes.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed toward the rural sector, highlighting the problems farmers face related to database incompatibility and increasing bureaucracy. This indicates a concern for regional economic interests.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian schools, the internal climate of the Riigikogu/Estonian Parliament) and the international level, addressing the consequences related to the war in Ukraine and issues of return. Specific local or regional topics are not mentioned.
2024-04-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas, highlighting the significant difference in living environment and transport arrangements compared to Tallinn, Tartu, or Pärnu. It is argued that the car tax penalizes rural residents, hunters, and farmers, who have greater transport needs and limited access to public transport.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (Estonian inflation, tax policy) and on local municipalities whose situation has been worsened by the government's actions. Furthermore, an international comparative framework is utilized, requiring Estonian data (wages, pensions) to be benchmarked against other European countries.