Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
They strongly advocated for gender balance in the governance bodies of listed companies, sharply criticizing the male dominance within the parliamentary groups of EKRE and Isamaa. Specific figures were cited: the EKRE and Isamaa groups combined have 15 men and 3 women, whereas the Social Democrats maintain a balanced 5:4 ratio.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrated a deep analytical approach to issues of gender balance, utilizing specific statistical data regarding the composition of political parties. Showed a strong understanding of the principles of democratic representation and their practical applications.
Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs formally polite yet sharply critical rhetoric, repeatedly stressing the phrases "in our assessment" and "we see" to underscore the collective position. The style is argumentative and data-driven, utilizing specific figures and statistics (such as comparisons of the gender composition of the parliamentary groups). The criticism directed at the current coalition's "poor political culture" and "backroom decision-making" is particularly emotionally charged.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Three statements on unemployment insurance and gender balance. Active participation in social policy and equality issues.
Opposition Stance
It criticizes the government for the inadequate preparation of the unemployment insurance reform and for failing to analyze the associated risks. It accuses the Reform Party (Reformierakond) and Eesti 200 of establishing a new political culture where decisions are made without involving interested stakeholders. It demands a better culture of inclusion and tripartite negotiations.
Collaboration Style
He discussed gender balance constructively, citing concrete examples and statistics. He urged all political parties to improve their gender balance.
Regional Focus
Insufficient data
Economic Views
Insufficient data
Social Issues
The speaker strongly supports gender equality and increasing female representation in leadership roles, sharply criticizing the male dominance (a 15:3 ratio) within the EKRE and Isamaa factions. They emphasize that balanced gender representation leads to a "higher quality discussion and a more diverse debate." The speaker asserts that conservative forces are impeding women's progress and that their understanding of an equal society is "stuck in the past."
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The speaker opposes the unemployment insurance reform, emphasizing insufficient stakeholder involvement and the risks posed to students and parents. The speaker supports the draft bill concerning gender balance on the boards of listed companies (the 40:60 principle). The speaker criticizes the government's approach in the field of labor law, demanding the preservation of the tradition of tripartite negotiations (trade unions, employers, and the state). Concern is expressed regarding the possible reorganization of the Environmental Board.
5 Speeches Analyzed