Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-16
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on economic issues, particularly inflation and rising prices. The speaker criticizes the government's inconsistent approach to the impact of taxation (raising versus lowering) and demands a reduction in VAT on food products. The position is strongly results-oriented, highlighting the government’s failure to address issues perceived by the general public.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding tax policy and its impact on prices and inflation, using arguments concerning the asymmetric logic of how VAT and excise duties affect the market. He/She references the long-running debate on this topic in parliament, thereby demonstrating a solid grasp of political history.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and inquisitive, employing rhetorical questions to expose the government's logic and inaction. The speaker appeals both to logic (the consistency of the tax impact) and to social justice, referencing the concerns of the wider public and a petition. The tone is formal, addressing the Vice-Chairman and the rapporteur.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Q&A sessions during the plenary debates. They also reference previous discussions of this topic at other events, which demonstrates their consistent engagement with tax issues.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is clearly in opposition, criticizing the government (the ruling coalition) for its inaction regarding inflation and prices. The criticism targets both the underlying political logic and the poor attendance of coalition politicians in the chamber during a crucial debate. He/She accuses the government of failing to address a problem that is being felt by hundreds of thousands of people.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with the rapporteur, agreeing with their observations. They stress the need for parliamentary consensus regarding the reduction of VAT on foodstuffs. They also point to the opposition's readiness to offer alternative solutions.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic policies are focused on easing the tax burden, particularly concerning essential consumer foodstuffs. The speaker criticizes tax hikes, arguing they fuel price increases, and supports fiscal measures (such as lowering VAT) to mitigate inflation. He/She also questions the consistency of the government's fiscal logic.
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses a social problem stemming from high inflation and rising prices, referencing the existence of widespread public understanding and a petition. He/She emphasizes that these economic difficulties affect hundreds of thousands of people.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting the draft bill aimed at reducing the VAT on groceries. The speaker is a proponent of initiatives aimed at improving the economic situation through tax measures. He/She questions whether the bill will find sufficient consensus in parliament.
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