Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
Government decisions
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Political Position
Criticizes the quality of the Riigikogu information session and questions whether ministers should be answering questions instead of offering assessments of the questioners' mental capacity. It is emphasized that the opposition has limited opportunities to question members of the government.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of parliamentary work procedure and the format of the Question Time. Shows understanding of how a constructive dialogue between the government and the opposition should function.
Rhetorical Style
Submits a structured inquiry, utilizing a formal style. The tone is professional and demanding.
Activity Patterns
Two questions concerning the organization of the Riigikogu's information session. The discussion focused on issues related to the Parliament's rules of procedure.
Opposition Stance
The speaker addresses the Prime Minister regarding the organization of the Parliament's Q&A session (Infotund), criticizing the conduct of the ministers when responding to inquiries. The speaker demands that ministers provide answers to the questions posed, rather than offering judgments about the questioners themselves.
Collaboration Style
Provided constructive criticism regarding parliamentary procedure matters, calling for adherence to mutual respect. Emphasized the necessity of courtesy.
Regional Focus
The speaker is focusing on the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act from a nationwide perspective. Regional labor market differences are not being addressed, even though the changes to labor law affect all regions of Estonia uniformly.
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
He/She raised questions regarding the Employment Contracts Act, emphasizing the need for tripartite negotiations with the social partners and criticizing the government's unilateral approach.
Legislative Focus
He/She raised questions regarding the Employment Contracts Act, stressing the necessity of tripartite negotiations with labor market parties and criticizing the government's unilateral approach.