Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-03-13
Political Position
The speaker clearly takes a stand in defense of the scientific consensus and an evidence-based approach. He/She sharply criticizes one-sided argumentation and calls for a balanced treatment, emphasizing that the overwhelming majority of scientists and health officials have reached conclusions different from those of the small minority group.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong knowledge of scientific processes and the healthcare system. They operate with specific numbers (432 signatories, two million healthcare workers, over half a million scientists) and show an understanding of regulatory oversight mechanisms and the role of medicine agencies.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a polite-formal tone (e.g., "Lugupeetud," "Austatud"—i.e., "Esteemed," "Honored"), yet delivers sharp criticism. They use an effective comparison involving members of EKRE to illustrate the disproportionate representation of a small group. The style is argumentative and fact-based, though it also contains ironic elements.
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Activity Patterns
Due to the limited data available, it is not possible to draw conclusions about activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker directly criticizes the presenter’s one-sided approach and the overrepresentation of a small minority’s viewpoints. The criticism is primarily methodological and procedural, focusing on the absence of fair argumentation, not on personal attacks.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of addressing the arguments and positions of both sides, which indicates a willingness to compromise and a balanced approach. He/She does not rule out cooperation, but demands the correct procedure.
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Regional Focus
The speaker refers to Great Britain, the Nordic countries, and the Baltic states, but a specific regional focus cannot be identified.
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Economic Views
Given the lack of data, it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding the economic views.
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Social Issues
Due to the lack of sufficient data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding the positions on social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is focusing on the correctness of parliamentary procedure and fair reasoning. He/She demands that discussions be balanced and based on a broad scientific consensus, not the viewpoints of a small group.
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