Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
On the government's budget plans regarding stimulating the economy and people's purchasing power.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards social justice in taxation and boosting the purchasing power of families. The speaker strongly opposes tax regimes that, in their view, favor the wealthier segment of the population while disadvantaging low-income earners. They demand that the budget surplus be used to increase family benefits, prioritizing social well-being and economic security.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Ministry of Finance’s internal processes, citing their previous work experience as a public relations manager. They are familiar with social policy analyses concerning the birth rate and the resulting surplus in the benefits budget. They pose specific questions to the ministers regarding budget line items and financial orders of magnitude.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is confrontational and direct, employing strong criticism of the opponents' rhetoric and policies. He/She uses rhetorical questions and demands concrete answers from the ministers, for instance, regarding the size of the state's "very large amount of money." He/She criticizes a government colleague for using obscene language, while simultaneously attempting to phrase his/her own statements politely.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting multiple questions on a single day (2025-09-10). He/She references their first working week and participation in the meetings of the Social Affairs Committee and the faction, which demonstrates activity both on the floor and within the committees.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's tax policy and the inaction of the social ministers, particularly concerning the failure to utilize the budget surplus. Criticism targets both the political decisions and the ministers' rhetoric (Kristina Kallas's unparliamentary language). He/She demands that the Minister of Finance call his/her colleague (the Minister of Social Affairs) to order.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to previous coalition experience (specifically, the 2022 Isamaa government), during which an increase in child benefits was secured. Current efforts are focused on internal parliamentary group work and external appeals (such as those from the Association of Large Families). The goal is to compel the government to make internal adjustments.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national issues concerning the state budget, tax policy, and nationwide social benefits. Specific regional or local topics will not be addressed.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports redistribution and social support, criticizing changes to the income tax exemption that negatively affect low-wage earners. They demand that the budget surplus be directed toward boosting families' purchasing power by raising child benefits from 80 euros to 100 euros. They oppose the introduction of a car tax.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is on the well-being of families and the support of children, emphasizing the necessity of increasing child benefits and single-parent support. He/She employs the argument derived from low birth rate analysis to justify the funding for these benefit increases. Furthermore, the subject of women entering the Defense Forces is briefly addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker opposes the government's tax policy and the proposed car tax. Their legislative priority is increasing child benefits, utilizing surplus budget funds resulting from the low birth rate, and referencing Isamaa's original draft bill. They are active in the areas of budget and social policy.
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