By Months: Tanel Kiik

Total Months: 19

Fully Profiled: 19

All Categories Political Position Topic Expertise Rhetorical Style Activity Patterns Opposition Stance Collaboration Style Regional Focus Economic Views Social Issues Legislative Focus
10.2025

12 Speeches

The rhetorical style is formal, critical, and demanding, challenging the minister's position in the form of questions posed by the Riigikogu. The speaker uses logical and policy-based arguments, emphasizing the danger of growing inequality with rhetorical questions ("the gap is widening").
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09.2025

45 Speeches

They employ strongly emotional rhetoric on healthcare matters, emphasizing the importance of human rights and solidarity. They combine fact-based arguments with emotional appeals, utilizing clear and direct language.
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06.2025

42 Speeches

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05.2025

31 Speeches

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04.2025

22 Speeches

It employs highly critical and emotionally charged rhetoric, combining fact-based arguments with sharp accusations. The style is confrontational and ultimatum-like, demanding radical change or resignation.
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03.2025

19 Speeches

It employs a style of critical analysis and skeptical assessment, highlighting the inadequacy of current policies. The style is direct and demanding, focusing on concrete results and the necessity for change.
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02.2025

4 Speeches

It employs a moderate and constructive tone, emphasizing the necessity of cooperation and dialogue. The style is professional and balanced, focusing on finding long-term solutions.
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01.2025

5 Speeches

Uses emotional and persuasive rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of social justice and equality for children. Combines fact-based arguments with strong value statements and calls to action.
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12.2024

30 Speeches

Uses expert and fact-based rhetoric in matters concerning alcohol policy. The style is professional and analytical, presenting specific data and statistics. Opposing viewpoints are sharply criticized, but this is done based on facts.
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11.2024

5 Speeches

Employs an emotional and empathetic approach, particularly concerning women's rights and healthcare issues. Presents specific examples and statistics to back up their arguments. Maintains a constructive tone while offering alternative solutions.
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10.2024

13 Speeches

Uses sharp criticism directed at the government, especially regarding competition policy and healthcare issues. Combines factual analysis with emotional appeals, particularly when discussing the Pihlakodu case. Maintains a professional yet forceful tone throughout the month.
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09.2024

6 Speeches

Uses an emotionally charged and direct style, especially when debating the opposition ("borderline pathological examples," "you yourselves don't even believe that"). It combines fact-based arguments supported by statistics with personal attacks. The rhetoric is often sarcastic and provocative, yet it maintains the structure of an official parliamentary address, including formal salutations like "respected" and "esteemed."
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07.2024

3 Speeches

He/She employs a constructive and fact-based approach, highlighting the technical aspects and the complexities of financing the Tallinn Hospital project.
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06.2024

8 Speeches

Uses a polite and constructive tone, initiating conversations with traditional salutations. Relies on facts and concrete examples, employing analogies for clarification (e.g., the knee surgery analogy). Poses questions diplomatically yet directly, demonstrating both respect and critical thinking. Expresses ideas clearly and in a structured manner, avoiding emotional rhetoric.
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05.2024

16 Speeches

They employ an analytical, fact-based approach, frequently drawing upon specific figures and historical examples. The rhetoric itself is moderate and constructive, urging cooperation and consistency in political stances. They make use of comparisons and metaphors ("a small drop in the ocean") and frequently stress the necessity of long-term solutions, steering clear of populist statements.
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04.2024

8 Speeches

Uses a polite and constructive tone, starting speeches with expressions of respect and gratitude. Balances criticism with recognition ("there were areas where you deserve praise"). Poses specific questions and seeks practical solutions, relying on fact-based arguments. Concludes speeches on an encouraging note, wishing "strength to all parties involved in the negotiations." Humor is used sparingly, for instance, when addressing the topic of the "disappearance" of the Riigikogu (Parliament) chairs.
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03.2024

7 Speeches

The speaker employs a formal and structured style of delivery, combining emotional value arguments ("healthcare is a human right") with fact-based data. The tone is persuasive and at times cautionary, particularly when criticizing private health insurance. Rhetorical questions and direct addresses ("dear deputies," "dear colleagues") are used to establish a connection with the audience. The argumentation is logical and sequential, drawing on both personal experience and official data.
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02.2024

9 Speeches

They employ an emotionally charged and highly personal approach, particularly when addressing the topic of Ukraine, incorporating personal experiences and vivid descriptions. Questions are posed in a structured and concrete manner, requiring precise answers. They combine fact-based arguments with emotional appeals, drawing on both historical references and human stories to bolster their positions.
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01.2024

11 Speeches

Adopts a polite and constructive approach, often beginning with words of acknowledgment and using formal addresses. Questions are presented systematically and analytically, aiming for clarification and a deeper understanding of the topics. Logical arguments are balanced with practical examples, while emotional or confrontational expressions are strictly avoided. The importance of cooperation and achieving consensus in political processes is emphasized.
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