By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on local governments and their role in standing up for their people and the living environment. The Rapla Council is highlighted as a positive example, having terminated the special planning for the Karitsa wind farm, thereby protecting the local environment and the lesser spotted eagle.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the termination of e-voting in Estonia) and on international comparison, referencing the practices of major global states that do not utilize e-elections.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily on regional inequality, highlighting the stark contrast in transport accessibility between the center of Tallinn and sparsely populated areas (such as Türi, Põlva, Põltsamaa). The speaker argues that the legislation responsible for this inequality places rural residents in a much more difficult position than those living in major cities.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
A strong emphasis is placed on the interests of rural areas and their residents, contrasting their situation with that of the major urban centers. There is a demand for converting gravel roads into paved roads so that people can live outside the major centers as well. The specific hardship faced by residents of Võrumaa regarding the car tax is mentioned.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing a nationwide issue concerning national defense and the involvement of reservists. Specific regions, local projects, or communities are not mentioned.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is placed on rural areas and sparsely populated settlements, where a car is an essential necessity for daily life. Government officials are being criticized for failing to recognize the difference in transport accessibility between central Tallinn and smaller Estonian towns, thereby demonstrating a lack of understanding of the needs of rural life.