Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
2025-02-20
Political Position
Asks about the impact of the price hike, criticizing the government's tax policy as regressive. The speaker argues that the VAT increase disproportionately affects low-income earners compared to the wealthy, and asks the expert for recommendations on establishing a fairer tax policy.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the field of physical activity and public health by specifically asking about the Riigikogu’s potential steps to increase people’s physical activity. Shows an understanding of the impact of physical activity on both physical and mental health, as well as on work capacity.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a structured and analytical approach when posing questions, beginning with the broader context of public health and progressing toward specific solutions. The rhetoric is polite and constructive, utilizing formal address and hypothetical scenarios ("if you were to briefly imagine yourself as a member of parliament"). The presentation is logical and systematic, highlighting several interconnected aspects and concluding with a follow-up question regarding the scope of influence available to politicians.
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Activity Patterns
One question about promoting physical activity. A broader question regarding public health and sports policy.
Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a constructive approach to cooperation, acknowledging the contributions of members from both the coalition and the opposition. The style is inclusive and consensus-driven, emphasizing the importance of achieving common goals while avoiding overly partisan disagreements.
Regional Focus
The inquiry concerns promoting physical activity from a public health perspective. It focuses on measures designed to improve the health and working capacity of people nationwide.
Economic Views
It addressed amendments to the Traffic Act and the funding of Tallinn Hospital. It also criticized the Reform Party's internal communication problem regarding economic priorities.
Social Issues
Focuses primarily on education policy and regional development issues. Emphasizes the need to ensure equal access to quality education throughout the country, not just in Tallinn and Tartu. Expresses concern that quality education might become a privilege only for residents of large cities, which would deepen social inequality.
Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on issues concerning public health and promoting human mobility, emphasizing their broad impact on physical and mental health, work capacity, and security. He/She is seeking concrete legislative solutions, specifically asking what steps the Riigikogu (Parliament) can take to safeguard the nation's health. The focus is on practical measures designed to achieve multiple objectives—ranging from winning medals to increasing children's mobility and reducing obesity.
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