Session Profile: Tanel Kiik

Criticizes the government's plan to export prison services and questions its viability. Argues that this harms Estonia's reputation and asks why these workers aren't being utilized to address the labor shortage.

Demonstrates knowledge of the field of competitiveness and economic policy by specifically inquiring about the links between the prison lease plan and skilled labor policy. Shows understanding of wealth inequality and its impact on competitiveness and economic growth.

They employ sharp and direct criticism, accusing the government of contradictory behavior. Specific examples and statistics are cited to support their arguments. The piece concludes with a rhetorical question that underscores the government's inconsistency.

Three questions regarding competitiveness and economic policy. A critical stance on the government's economic policy.

The government's competitiveness policy is sharply criticized, highlighting the contradictions between its skilled labor policy and the prison rental scheme. The government is accused of inconsistency, and the question is raised as to why qualified workers are being used to guard prisoners while, simultaneously, foreign labor is being imported.

He/She inquired about competitiveness, focusing on the impacts of economic policy. Constructive criticism was offered regarding the government’s decisions.

He stressed the importance of regional policy and criticized the government’s inadequate measures. He expressed concern over the process of "city-state formation" and called for more radical steps to improve regional balance.

He criticized the government's economic policy and competitiveness strategy. He expressed concern that economic growth is not reaching all regions and that the government is focusing too heavily on consulting the business advisory council.

The speaker expresses strong concern regarding the government's decision to begin importing prisoners from other countries, labeling it a "clearly reputation-damaging area" and stressing that this is a "relatively risky, sensitive issue" for the Estonian brand. In the context of immigration, the speaker criticizes the decision to house "murderers and rapists from other countries" while Estonia is simultaneously facing a labor shortage. The speaker also raises the issue of unequal income distribution, questioning how effectively Estonia has ensured a fair distribution of income within society.

The speaker focuses on criticizing the lack of legislative stability, pointing out that five governments have been formed and coalition talks held every year within a five-year period (2021–2025). He/She emphasizes the instability of tax legislation, mentioning tax amendments that were changed before they even entered into force. Separate attention is paid to the fluctuations in climate legislation—the renaming of the Climate Act to the Climate-Resilient Economy Act, the subsequent abandonment of this, and the restarting of the debate. Concern is expressed that such instability harms the business sector's operational certainty and confidence in decision-making.