Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-04-09
Political Position
The speaker strongly emphasizes the importance of tripartite negotiations in labor policy, supporting cooperation between trade unions, employers, and the state. They express moderate skepticism regarding the government's changes to the foreign labor quota system, stressing the need to protect local workers. The speaker acknowledges certain positions held by the minister but demands a more comprehensive approach to regional policy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Shows a deep understanding of labor market policy and foreign labor issues, specifically inquiring about the quota system and tripartite negotiations. Demonstrates an understanding of the involvement of labor market stakeholders and the protection of local workers.
Rhetorical Style
Employs an inquisitive and exploratory approach regarding issues of regional and labor policy. Stresses the significance of tripartite negotiations and the involvement of labor market stakeholders.
Activity Patterns
He/She spoke twice, addressing foreign labor policy and the funding of political parties. He/She criticized the quota increase, which was done without consulting labor market stakeholders, and inquired about the cap on donations.
Opposition Stance
The speaker questions the Minister of Employment regarding foreign workforce policy and tripartite negotiations. He expresses skepticism about changes to the quota system being implemented without reaching an agreement with the trade unions.
Collaboration Style
Offered constructive cooperation on foreign labor policy issues, emphasizing the need for the involvement of labor market stakeholders. It called for a return to tripartite negotiations.
Regional Focus
Stresses the importance of regional policy, noting that Estonia is a "sufficiently multi-layered" country that requires every minister to pay individual attention to regional matters. The speaker supports the view that every minister should take regional aspects into account within their respective field.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
It expresses clear concern regarding foreign labor policy, emphasizing that Estonia's unemployment rate is higher than it was during the economic boom and that the country possesses "a significant amount of untapped resources." It strongly supports tripartite negotiations on labor issues to prevent local workers from being sidelined. Furthermore, it warns against importing too much foreign labor, which could harm the local workforce.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It addresses labor market policy issues, focusing on the regulation of foreign labor and the importance of tripartite negotiations. It calls for a balanced approach in formulating labor policy.