Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-22
Political Position
The political platform is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the importance and protection of children within the context of the demographic crisis, and supporting the designation of a children-related day as a national holiday. Furthermore, a crucial stance is that legislation must avoid making life easier for criminals, particularly during the name change process, in order to guarantee societal protection. These positions are moderately supportive, but necessitate thorough analysis and comparison.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker shows interest in comparative law and historical context, asking about the holiday practices of other countries and the children's holidays of the First Republic. Awareness was also highlighted regarding administrative law risks concerning name changes and the concealment of a criminal past, assuming the ministry has taken this into account.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the esteemed rapporteurs, the Vice-Chairman, and the Minister. The style is analytical and inquiry-based, focusing on logical arguments and the necessity of comparing Estonian practice with that of other countries and historical experience. The speaker makes moderate use of emotional appeals (the value of children, mental health) to support political issues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the plenary session, asking three questions regarding various bills during a single day (2025-10-22), which demonstrates regular participation in the legislative debate.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is not aimed at specific opponents, but rather at the potential flaws or unintended consequences of the bills, such as making life easier for criminals through name changes. Critics also question whether the new public holiday actually guarantees people a day off.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses the necessity of achieving cross-party consensus on the issue of valuing children, noting that this priority should hold "regardless of whether one is in the opposition or the coalition." The style of cooperation is open and respectful, focusing on gathering knowledge through inquiry to ensure the quality of legislation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues (the demographic crisis, national holidays, the regulation of name changes) and international comparison, especially regarding the practices of European Union countries. No specific local or regional focus has been indicated.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker supports increasing the number of public holidays, arguing that it would hardly put the brakes on the Estonian economy, since Estonia has relatively few holidays compared to the EU average. They see the holidays as beneficial for people's mental and physical health and their capacity to work, prioritizing social well-being over economic gain.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social focus is placed on valuing and safeguarding children, a concern directly tied to the demographic crisis. A second crucial topic is protecting society from criminals, emphasizing that a name change must not serve as a means of concealing a criminal past (including crimes against children and fraud).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on creating new national holidays to emphasize the value of children and on tightening administrative procedures (such as name changes) to prevent their misuse by criminals. The speaker is a proponent who is calling for a thorough international and historical analysis of the draft legislation before its final adoption.
3 Speeches Analyzed