Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-19
Political Position
Supports the standardization of the survivor's benefit, arguing that the current system is unequal. It emphasizes that all children who have lost a provider should receive equal support, regardless of family size or the parent's former income.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the survivor's benefit system and the field of social policy, emphasizing the need for equal treatment of children. Also demonstrates an understanding of reducing inequality and the principles of building a more solidary state.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a moderate and constructive tone, underscoring the principles of solidarity and justice. The rhetoric is emotionally charged, particularly when addressing the unequal treatment of children and the tragedy associated with the loss of a breadwinner, yet it simultaneously maintains a strong argumentative structure. The speech is formally correct, utilizing the mode of address appropriate for parliament, and includes clear calls for cooperation alongside warnings about the future.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Two addresses concerning the reform of the survivor's benefit. Consistent support for social justice measures.
Opposition Stance
The speaker does not express direct criticism towards specific individuals or parties, but instead focuses on presenting systemic criticism regarding the current dependency benefit system. The warning is directed towards the future coalition, urging them not to pursue cuts at the expense of the vulnerable, but this is presented more as setting conditions than as a direct attack. A willingness to compromise is clearly expressed—support is promised, provided that the principles of fairness are adhered to.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Calls upon all political parties to support the ILO convention, emphasizing the common interests in protecting workers. It demonstrates openness to cooperation in the fight against violence in the workplace.
Regional Focus
The discussion addressed the harmonization of the survivor's benefit, focusing on establishing equal conditions across all regions. It also stressed the necessity of ensuring equal treatment for children.
Economic Views
Supported the standardization of the survivor's benefit as a fairer approach. Emphasized the state's duty to support the most vulnerable members of society.
Social Issues
The focus is primarily on reforming the survivor's pension, strongly advocating for more equitable treatment for all children who have lost a provider. It stresses that the current system is unjust because the benefit depends on the parent's income and the number of children in the family. It expresses a clear position that all children should receive equal support regardless of family size or the parent's previous income.
Legislative Focus
The speaker actively supports the draft bill reforming the survivor's benefit, stressing its necessity for ensuring the equal treatment of children. Their views focus on social sector reforms, particularly making support systems fairer and reducing economic inequalities. The speaker positions themselves as a supporter of similar future initiatives, provided that these adhere to the principles of solidarity and justice.
1 Speeches Analyzed