Session Profile: Tanel Kiik

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

2024-05-16

Political Position
The speaker focuses on issues related to digitalization, posing constructive questions regarding the low level of digital adoption within the Estonian private sector. He adopts an analytical approach, citing specific facts (the 2012 EU index) and seeks practical solutions concerning the state's role in advancing digitalization.

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Topic Expertise
It reveals knowledge of the field of digitalization and entrepreneurship by specifically inquiring about the reasons for the lower level of digitalization within the Estonian private sector. It demonstrates an understanding of the differences between public and private sector digitalization and the necessity of innovation support.
Rhetorical Style
It employs a technically accurate and informative style, focusing on specific data and facts. The rhetoric is matter-of-fact and detail-oriented.
Activity Patterns
He/She addressed the topic of IT system operational continuity once, inquiring about the reasons for initiating the draft legislation and the practical problems involved. The focus was on the adequacy of the risk assessment.
Opposition Stance
The speaker is asking about digitalization and the reasons for the low level of digitalization among businesses. The opposition is constructive, seeking to understand the root causes of the problem and the potential solutions the state can provide.
Collaboration Style
They offered constructive cooperation on IT sector issues, stressing the need to support the digitalization of the private sector. They also called for the promotion of innovation.
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the national level, addressing Estonia's position within the context of the European Union. It highlights the strengths of the Estonian IT sector and infrastructure as national advantages, but does not cover specific regional aspects.

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Economic Views
It supports the digitalization of the private sector as an economic priority and sees the state playing an active role in promoting it. It specifically mentions innovation support and regulatory measures as potential state instruments for boosting the digitalization level of businesses.

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Social Issues
There is not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The speaker centered their discussion on the amendments to the Competition Act, criticizing the government's approach and arguing that it serves narrow business interests. The legislative focus was specifically within the realm of economic law, aiming to ensure fair competition.