Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"
2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly value-driven, centered on guaranteeing accountability and fairness within care facilities for vulnerable populations (referencing the Pihlakodu case). The speaker urgently calls for a policy overhaul to clearly define the chain of accountability in legislation, thereby preventing the common situation where responsibility falls on everyone and yet on no one. This position is highly critical of the state's failure to ensure both safety and accountability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in issues of law-making and liability, particularly when defining criminal and managerial responsibility within the social welfare sector. Technical terms like "chain of accountability" and "scope for interpretation" are employed while analyzing the shortcomings of decisions made by the prosecutor's office. The expertise centers on identifying legislative loopholes that enable the avoidance of liability.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent, emotional ("My heart aches"), and critical, utilizing the Pihlakodu case as a moral appeal. The speaker balances emotional references to the victims' families with a logical argument regarding the necessity of legislative clarity. The style is formal, addressing the Riigikogu and the minister, yet it conveys a powerful societal message.
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Activity Patterns
Only one address is available, which was delivered during the Riigikogu session as part of the presentation by the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs. Data regarding repeated appearances or activity patterns is lacking.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the legislative process and the state's failure to establish accountability, offering victims nothing more than an apology ("extremely sorry"). There is also opposition to the actions of care home directors who knowingly permitted unqualified staff to work. The criticism is procedural and policy-driven, focusing on the systemic failure.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislative policy and the issue of nationwide social welfare responsibility, as illustrated by the Pihlakodu case. There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
There are no direct economic forecasts, but concern is voiced over the provision of informal payoffs resulting from systemic failure. This indicates worry about corruption and the unfair financial burden falling upon citizens who are striving to guarantee the safety and security of their loved ones.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals in care homes, emphasizing the need to ensure justice and accountability for victims' families. The speaker stresses that the state's inability to assign responsibility creates a breeding ground for distrust and informal solutions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on reforming the law-making process to establish a clear chain of accountability in social welfare cases, thereby eliminating room for interpretation. The priority is to ensure that legislation clearly designates the responsible party, rather than leaving the matter abstract. This is directly linked to the presentation topic of the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs: "Fundamentals of Legislative Policy until 2030."
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