Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik

Inquires with the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture regarding specific measures of regional policy. Expresses concern over the trend of "city-state drift" and asks for three to five key measures aimed at reducing regional inequality.

Demonstrates familiarity with the challenges and potential solutions of regional policy. Shows an understanding of the process of "city-statization" and its consequences.

The text employs a sharply critical tone, highlighting the government’s failures in maintaining dialogue. It appeals to democratic values and the traditions of trilateral cooperation.

He/She raised questions regarding the protection of children's rights, focusing on the impact of the economic crisis on children's well-being. The inquiry sought to determine whether the crisis has affected children's access to fundamental rights such as food, housing, and education.

They criticized the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry for the lack of dialogue regarding the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act. They accused the government of ignoring trade unions.

It called upon the government to restore social dialogue regarding the issues of the Employment Contracts Act, offering a constructive alternative. It also emphasized the necessity of holding tripartite negotiations.

The speaker focused on issues of regional policy, stressing the need to reduce regional inequality and ensure that services are accessible throughout Estonia. While the overall focus was national, special attention was paid to the challenges facing rural areas.

The speaker expresses strong opposition to the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, criticizing the government’s approach to labor market regulation. He/She emphasizes that the option for a casual employment contract, which was originally intended for specific, narrow target groups (pupils, students, people with reduced working capacity, and the elderly), has now been extended to all Estonian employees. In his/her assessment, this undermines workers' rights. The speaker supports the positions held by trade unions, the Doctors’ Association, the Professional Association of Educational Workers, and the Chamber of Disabled People, showing clear favor toward protecting the interests of employees against those of employers.

He/She raised questions concerning the protection of children's rights, investigating the economic crisis's impact on children's welfare and potential safeguards for the most vulnerable.

He/She raised questions regarding the protection of children's rights, examining the impact of the economic crisis on children's well-being and potential protective measures for the most vulnerable.