Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-11
Political Position
Supports the introduction of a security tax but stresses the necessity of a fairer tax system in the long term. It criticizes the current system for disproportionately taxing low-income individuals and calls for the implementation of a progressive income tax. Furthermore, it opposes cuts to the social and healthcare sectors.
Topic Expertise
Displays a profound knowledge of the tax system and the security tax domain, stressing the need for an equitable distribution of the tax burden. Furthermore, it demonstrates an understanding of the role of progressive income tax and wealth taxes in mitigating inequality, alongside the crisis in healthcare funding.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs formal and structured rhetoric, beginning with traditional expressions of courtesy and the presentation of clear thematic statements. The style is argumentative and fact-based, relying on concrete examples such as Russia's war in Ukraine and deaths associated with pseudo-medicine. Emotional appeals are balanced by logical arguments, particularly when justifying the necessity of the security tax and supporting the public health law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
He delivered an address concerning the security tax, stressing the necessity of an equitable tax system. He focused on making the case for long-term tax reform.
Opposition Stance
The speaker supports the introduction of a security tax but criticizes the overall tax system for its unfairness. They demand the implementation of a progressive income tax and an increase in wealth taxes.
Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes cooperation within the coalition, labeling the security tax a "political compromise between the coalition parties" and voicing the Social Democrats' support for the decision. However, they sharply criticize other political forces, especially those who have "contributed to the spread of pseudo-medicine and anti-vaccination sentiment." The approach is pragmatic—acknowledging compromises while maintaining clear ideological positions regarding the future.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
It does not focus on specific regions, addressing tax policy and the social sector nationwide. It emphasizes the need for an equitable tax system that operates throughout the entire country.
Economic Views
Supported the introduction of the security tax, but emphasized the need for a fairer tax system. Called for the future implementation of a progressive income tax and wealth taxes.
Social Issues
The speaker focuses primarily on healthcare and education issues, stressing the need to combat pseudo-medicine and health-related misinformation. They strongly support a science-based approach to healthcare and demand that health education begin "as early as kindergartens and schools." In the context of tax system reform, they advocate for reducing inequality and implementing a progressive income tax, arguing that the current system "taxes low and middle-income individuals too heavily."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
They supported the implementation of the security tax but stressed the necessity of a fairer tax system. They called for the introduction of a progressive income tax in the future.