Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-11
Political Position
Vigorously supports the unification of the survivor's benefit, criticizing the current system as inherently unequal. It stresses that all children who have lost a breadwinner deserve equal treatment, irrespective of family size or parental income.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of social policy issues, particularly concerning the survivor's benefit system. Exhibits expertise in the principles of social justice and equality.
Rhetorical Style
Uses persuasive and values-based rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of justice and equality. The style is emotional yet well-argued, focusing on the principles of social justice.
Activity Patterns
Asks the Minister of Foreign Affairs about specific priorities and the role of the Riigikogu in shaping foreign policy. Focuses on setting and achieving practical goals.
Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker exhibits a constructive collaborative approach, recognizing the committee's consensus decisions and clarifying procedural issues. The style is professional and information-driven, focusing on the delivery of facts and informing the Members of Parliament.
Regional Focus
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Economic Views
They support a more solidarity-based approach to granting survivor's benefits, criticizing the system where the benefit amount depends on the parent's income and the number of children in the family.
Social Issues
It focuses primarily on economic and competition issues, dealing with the improvement of the business environment and the reduction of bureaucracy. It expresses concern about the direction of government policy, particularly regarding the prison rental scheme, which it views as damaging to the country's reputation. It does not directly address traditional social topics such as education, healthcare, or social welfare.
Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the question of Ukraine's NATO membership, referring to the statement adopted by the Riigikogu nearly two years ago in support of Ukraine. The speaker's inquiry seeks to determine if, and to what extent, the prospects for Ukraine receiving an invitation to join NATO have improved following the Vilnius and Washington summits, and what the stance of other member states is on this matter.
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