By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
They criticized the government's tax policy as unjust, stressing that the rise in VAT hits low-income earners the hardest. They advocated for the introduction of a progressive income tax and voiced concern that the current tax system is widening social inequality.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
They criticized the failure to establish the Ministry of Climate and the resulting disarray in environmental policy. Concern was expressed that there is no clear vision for the climate and environmental sector, and that the government is prioritizing economic interests over environmental considerations.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker represents a social democratic worldview, strongly emphasizing educational equality and uniform access to quality education nationwide. Their main position centers on the idea that education should not become the exclusive privilege of major cities, but must be accessible to all children, regardless of where they live.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
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.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Inquires about weapons policy, expressing concern that broader access to firearms could increase risk. Warns that the objective of achieving a safer society might produce the opposite outcome.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
They supported the continuation of the care reform but demanded better supervision and quality in care homes. They emphasized that the development of home services should be a priority and criticized the handling of the Pihlakodu case.
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker focuses heavily on the issues of social inequality and income stratification, expressing clear concern regarding the plight of low-wage earners. They emphasize the necessity of government intervention through tax policy to narrow the societal divide and boost consumer confidence.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Criticizes the amendments to the Competition Act as the result of business lobbying and submits an interpellation regarding the Employment Contracts Act. It claims that the government is serving narrow business interests and violating the established practice of negotiating with labor market partners.