Session Profile: Tanel Kiik

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

2024-04-11

Political Position
The speaker primarily focuses on issues within the veterinary sector, adopting the stance of a constructive opposition. He/She demands specific solutions from the ruling coalition, drawing on his/her experience as a former Minister of Health. The viewpoint is pragmatic and policy-driven, stressing the necessity for swift and effective action and advocating for a consensus-based approach to funding the sector.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Shows knowledge of the field of veterinary medicine and the system of commissioned training quotas, asking for specific proposals to ensure the supply of future veterinarians. It demonstrates an understanding of the necessity of health protection for both domestic and farm animals, as well as the complexity of the relevant funding models.
Rhetorical Style
Adopts an inquisitive and constructive approach, focusing on the problem of the shortage of veterinarians. It presents specific proposals and seeks practical solutions. The style is professional and collaborative.
Activity Patterns
He/She made three appearances in the field of veterinary medicine, asking for specific solutions to the problem of the veterinarian shortage. The focus was on identifying practical measures and addressing funding issues.
Opposition Stance
The speaker is asking for specific solutions to the problems in the veterinary sector. The opposition is constructive, seeking practical input for developing the field and improving the structure of training placements.
Collaboration Style
He offered constructive cooperation on veterinary issues, emphasizing the need for specific solutions. He called for the strengthening of the sector.
Regional Focus
Not enough data is available.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker clearly supports state funding for the veterinary sector, stressing that the required amounts are not significant when viewed against the national budget. They differentiate between activities necessary for the state and those that are merely convenience choices, recommending that unnecessary expenditures be limited and necessary ones be made more efficient. The position is pragmatic: it supports targeted state investment but requires cost optimization.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data is available.

3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It focuses on the problems within the veterinary field and the shortage of specialists. It calls for specific measures to ensure the future supply of veterinarians and to strengthen the sector.