Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-26
Political Position
Expresses concern that over 60,000 people in Estonia have undetermined citizenship. Asks whether specific proposals were discussed for helping these individuals acquire Estonian citizenship and how to support them throughout this process.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the field of constitutional amendment and citizenship policy, specifically by inquiring about the issue of persons with undetermined citizenship. They show an understanding of the situation that has developed over the past 34 years and the necessity of resolving it.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a formal and analytical approach, presenting structured questions regarding the committee's work and legislative processes. The rhetoric is more investigative than accusatory, focusing on facts and numerical data (over 60,000 people with undetermined citizenship). The tone is polite and institutional, utilizing traditional forms of address ("Honorable Vice-Chairman," "Respected Rapporteur").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Two questions regarding constitutional amendments. The focus was on issues of citizenship and voting rights.
Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation or criticism of specific individuals or groups is evident. The speaker instead questions and examines existing processes, expressing indirect concern over the unresolved nature of the problem concerning long-term stateless persons. The approach is constructive, seeking clarification and solutions, rather than assigning blame.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Inquires constructively about alternatives for amending the constitution, seeking the best solutions. Demonstrates interest in finding compromise solutions.
Regional Focus
He addressed the constitutional amendments, focusing on nationwide issues. He also inquired about the problem of stateless persons throughout the country.
Economic Views
He/She addressed the constitutional amendments, focusing on the problem of stateless persons. Economic issues were not directly focused upon.
Social Issues
This addresses the issues surrounding constitutional amendments, focusing particularly on the topic of voting rights for non-citizens. It expresses concern that over 60,000 people in Estonia currently hold undetermined citizenship and requests concrete proposals for resolving this problem. It emphasizes the necessity of bringing these individuals toward Estonian citizenship and supporting them throughout that journey.
Legislative Focus
The discussion centers on issues related to amending the constitution, particularly the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The speaker analyzes the legislative process, questioning the impact of competing amendments on the probability of the draft bill's passage. Emphasis is placed on the need to resolve the long-standing problem of persons with undetermined citizenship, a status that was originally conceived as a temporary measure.
2 Speeches Analyzed