Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-15
Political Position
The speaker criticizes the government's tax policy as inequitable and regressive, stressing the necessity of listening to experts. They demand a revision of the policy or the resignation of the government if these changes are not implemented.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates deep expertise in tax policy and economic issues, utilizing specific data and statistics. Exhibits a thorough understanding of governance and decision-making processes.
Rhetorical Style
Employs intensely critical and emotionally charged rhetoric, combining fact-based arguments with sharp accusations. The style is confrontational and demanding, frequently using an ironic tone.
Activity Patterns
Participates actively in various discussions, ranging from survivor's benefits to addressing the situation in Georgia. Demonstrates a wide spectrum of interest in the fields of social and foreign policy.
Opposition Stance
The speaker criticizes the previous prime minister for the decision to exclude the Tallinn Hospital from the recovery funding, calling it the wrong decision. The speaker also expresses opposition to the political rhetoric contained in the draft bill’s explanatory memorandum, where the Centre Party is presented as the main negotiator with the European Commission, emphasizing that the negotiations were actually conducted by the government at the time, not the political party itself.
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Collaboration Style
It demonstrates a cooperative approach, recognizing the government's actions in the field of national defense, while simultaneously offering constructive criticism. It calls for dialogue and the inclusion of parliament in crucial matters.
Regional Focus
The focus is on the Tallinn Hospital project as a crucial regional investment that would serve the entire North Estonia region. It emphasizes that the organization of healthcare is the responsibility of the state, not the city.
Economic Views
Stresses that the organization of healthcare is a state responsibility and that the Tallinn Hospital project requires a financial contribution from the government. It criticizes the previous government's decision to exclude the project from the recovery funding.
Social Issues
The speaker advocated for the abolition of the kindergarten place fee and the raising of the subsistence minimum, criticizing the government for neglecting the weakest members of society. Their social views were progressive, emphasizing the importance of ensuring equality and social justice.
Legislative Focus
The speaker actively supports the draft legislation for the establishment of the Tallinn Hospital, highlighting the long-standing backing the Social Democratic Party faction has given to this project. They focus on broadening the hospital's concept to include the merger of the North Estonian Regional Hospital, aiming to achieve greater synergy and efficiency. The speaker stresses that healthcare is a national responsibility, and therefore the state must provide its contribution to the funding.
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