By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
He/She criticizes the government's tax policy, accusing them of creating a regressive system that disproportionately burdens low-income earners. They cite specific examples of the impact of the VAT increase on different income groups and demand a fairer tax policy.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
They criticize the government for the failure of its environmental policy, highlighting the absence of a climate law, a forestry development plan, and clear agreements. They accuse the government of contradictory behavior: on the one hand, they champion the economy, but on the other, they are unable to integrate nature within those economic boundaries.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A direct oppositional position is not evident; the speaker does not criticize specific opponents or groups. Instead, concern is voiced regarding a systemic issue—the unequal accessibility of education.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
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.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker adopts a clearly critical stance regarding the government's judicial reform, sharply questioning how it is possible that 33 years after the constitution was adopted, it is suddenly being alleged that the spirit or meaning of the constitution has been ignored or violated up until now. He/She employs ironic questions ("Perhaps we are the ones misunderstanding things now?") and demands clarification from the minister, indicating a deeply skeptical attitude toward the government's proposals.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker criticized the government's stance on the issues of care reform and healthcare funding, calling for more concrete steps and greater empathy. The criticism was constructive, yet demanding, focusing on the deficiencies in policy implementation.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
No direct opposition stance is being expressed; the question is directed to the government constructively, seeking solutions to the problems. There is no criticism; rather, concern is being voiced regarding societal trends.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker consistently adopts an adversarial position toward the Reform Party and Eesti 200 government, criticizing them for weakening competition policy, capitulating to the business lobby, and ignoring social dialogue. The criticism is particularly sharp regarding the amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, where the government is accused of bypassing trade unions and undermining workers' rights. The speaker demands the withdrawal of specific draft bills and the search for compromises, while not ruling out potential cooperation.