Agenda Profile: Riina Solman

The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the failures to ensure national defense and security. The speaker demands immediate adherence to the recommendations of the Commander of the Defence Forces and sector experts, along with the full procurement of necessary capabilities, while rejecting the government’s "Excel spreadsheet approach" of 3% of GDP. Furthermore, they stress the necessity of supporting and funding the civil protection activities of the Women's Voluntary Defence Organization (Naiskodukaitse) to guarantee crisis readiness. This position is primarily motivated by the inefficiency of government operations and the disregard for security threats.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of national defense, referencing specific unacquired capabilities such as a tank battalion, surveillance capabilities, communication systems, radars, and logistics. They cite the advice of the Commander of the Defense Forces and experts in the field as authoritative sources. Furthermore, the speaker is a member of the Women's Voluntary Defence Organization (Naiskodukaitse), possessing detailed knowledge of the organization's funding model, bureaucratic issues, and civil defense activities, for example, the development of the "Ole valmis!" (Be Ready!) app.

The rhetorical style is combative and penetrating, containing direct accusations leveled at the government, including charges of lying and an overly sensitive reaction to criticism. The speaker employs logical arguments, relying on the security situation and expert consensus, contrasting this with the government's Excel spreadsheet-based approach. The tone is formal, yet highly critical and demanding, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

The speaker actively participates in Riigikogu debates, submitting interpellations to the Minister of Defense on the topic of national defense. He/She closely monitors media coverage (Postimees) and published information regarding the government's plans, using these as sources to justify his/her criticism. These patterns of activity suggest the exercise of opposition oversight over the government's actions.

The primary opponent is the government, specifically the Reform Party and the Minister of Defence, who are being sharply criticized for their political decisions and for cutting national defence capabilities. The criticism targets both political failures (the 'Excel spreadsheet approach') and ethical issues (lying about ignoring the advice of the Commander of the Defence Forces). The speaker demands a complete change of course that precludes the continuation of the current policy.

The speaker emphasizes the consistent stance of his party (Isamaa) on national defense matters and demands that the government cooperate with the Commander of the Defense Forces and experts in the field. He points to the necessity of listening to experts and volunteers (Naiskodukaitse) in order to resolve systemic issues. There is no data available regarding inter-party legislative cooperation.

The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's national defense capability, the security situation, and the fulfillment of commitments made at the NATO summit. Although the activities of the Naiskodukaitse (Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) are local, they are treated as an integral part of national defense. A specific local or regional focus is absent.

Economic perspectives are highly critical of the government's tax policy, which has resulted in a decline in GDP, consequently diminishing the real volume of national defense funding. The speaker advocates for needs-based defense financing, arguing that it should not be treated merely as a budgetary exercise, and prioritizing security over fiscal limitations. They are calling for additional funding for Naiskodukaitse (the Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) to speed up civil defense training for the population.

The focus is on civil defense and crisis preparedness, highlighting the crucial role of the Naiskodukaitse (Women's Home Defence League) volunteers in training the public and developing evacuation procedures. He/She calls for a reduction in bureaucracy so that volunteers can concentrate on making a real contribution instead of being bogged down by paperwork.

The legislative focus is directed towards securing the national defense budget and the acquisition of capabilities in accordance with expert requirements, while also criticizing cuts in communication systems, radars, and logistics. Furthermore, simplifying the funding model and reducing bureaucracy for the work of Naiskodukaitse is a priority, aimed at ensuring the seamless operation of population protection activities.