Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
Criticizes the impoliteness of EKRE members of parliament and requests intervention from the presiding officer. They stress that parliamentary debate must be conducted properly, rather than through "verbal shouting" or "verbal noise."
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of parliamentary procedure and rules of decorum. Exhibits an understanding of how a proper parliamentary debate should be conducted.
Rhetorical Style
He/She employs direct criticism regarding the parliament's culture of conduct. The tone is demanding yet measured and appropriate.
Activity Patterns
Two interventions concerning parliamentary procedure and debate culture. They focused on maintaining courtesy and order during Riigikogu sessions.
Opposition Stance
The speaker is criticizing EKRE's conduct while chairing the session, accusing them of deliberate action intended to obstruct the debate on the draft bill. They demand proper decorum towards members of parliament.
Collaboration Style
Offered constructive criticism regarding issues concerning Orthodox believers, emphasizing the need for the protection of religious freedom. They called for a balanced approach.
Regional Focus
The speaker criticizes the operational procedures of the Riigikogu, focusing on the functioning of the parliament. Regional aspects are not addressed.
Economic Views
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker expresses strong support for religious freedom and emphasizes the necessity of distinguishing ordinary members of the Orthodox congregation from Patriarch Kirill's activities inciting military aggression. He/She stresses that the daily right of religious individuals to practice their faith must remain inviolable, and that the initiative's goal is the protection of religious freedom, not the attacking of anyone.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
He raised procedural questions regarding the confusion that arose during the chairing of the session, criticizing the rudeness of the EKRE deputies and calling for the proper management of the debate.