Session Profile: Tanel Kiik
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
2025-06-02
Political Position
Criticizes the government for the supplementary budget lacking measures to improve people's livelihoods. Demands raising the subsistence level and asks about the conduct of the Prosecutor's Office in the Pihlakodu case.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the state budget and social policy sector by specifically inquiring about the necessity of raising the subsistence level. It also shows an understanding of the impact of price increases and provides a comparison with the decisions made in the 2022 supplementary budget.
Rhetorical Style
It employs a fact-based, yet critical approach, highlighting specific examples from previous decisions. It appeals to the sense of justice, emphasizing the needs of underprivileged individuals. It maintains a constructive tone, offering concrete solutions.
Activity Patterns
Three Questions Regarding the Supplementary Budget and Livelihood. A Critical Stance on the Government's Social Policy.
Opposition Stance
The text criticizes the government for refusing to raise the subsistence level, pointing out that the exact same adjustment was made in 2022 through a supplementary budget. It accuses the government of mismanaging its priorities, arguing that funds are found for tax breaks benefiting the wealthy, but not for supporting low-income citizens.
Collaboration Style
Inquired constructively about supporting coping mechanisms, offering specific proposals. Demonstrated a readiness for cooperation in the social sector.
Regional Focus
He/She criticized the government's inaction regarding raising the minimum subsistence level and eliminating kindergarten attendance fees, emphasizing that these measures would provide the greatest assistance to low-income families across Estonia.
Economic Views
The speaker criticized the government’s priorities, arguing that hundreds of millions can be found for tax concessions for businesses, yet they refuse to raise the minimum subsistence level and eliminate kindergarten fees. The speaker supported social investment.
Social Issues
The speaker primarily focuses on social justice issues, stressing the need to support the underprivileged. They are actively demanding that the subsistence level be raised due to inflation, citing the 2022 precedent when the limit was increased from 150 euros to 200 euros. Furthermore, they express concern over the situation of society’s most vulnerable members and criticize the government’s slow action within the social sphere.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The speaker is actively involved in the supplementary budget debate, focusing primarily on financing the social sector and increasing subsistence benefits. They support investments in national defense aiming for the 5% mark, but urge for more ambitious action. Furthermore, the speaker offers technical clarifications concerning parliamentary procedure and demands more responsible conduct from the minister when utilizing the Riigikogu podium.
4 Speeches Analyzed