Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most striking issues are the lack of accountability and ethical conduct on the part of the Minister of Justice, and the protection of the fundamental values of the rule of law. The stance is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the minister’s actions (evasion, shifting blame onto predecessors) and the inaction of coalition partners regarding competition law and prison policy. The political framework is heavily value-based, stressing the demand for accountability and justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speakers demonstrated detailed knowledge regarding the timeline of the Ministers of Justice’s terms in office and their respective party affiliations (Aeg, Danilson-Järg, Timpson, Laanet, Lauri). Their specialized focus covered competition law, requirements for prisoner background checks (including KAPO funding), and questions surrounding the supervision and immunity of prosecutors, indicating a deep understanding of specific challenges facing the rule of law.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is predominantly combative, accusatory, and demanding, utilizing direct accusations such as "evasion" and "aggressively accused." Both logical appeals (the timeline of ministers) and ethical appeals (responding ethically, the independence of the rule of law) are employed to underscore the injustice and lack of accountability in the minister's conduct. The style is formal yet sharp, focusing on specific incidents (Pihlakodu, the prosecutor's false data).
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Activity Patterns
The speakers are actively engaged in critical parliamentary procedures, participating in the debate on the motion of no confidence with pointed questions. This pattern demonstrates a focus on the minister's direct responsibility and the highlighting of inaction by previous governments, utilizing the parliamentary rostrum to present accusations and demand accountability.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Justice Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta and the Reform Party, who are criticized for defending their coalition partners and directing accusations toward members of the opposition. The criticism is both political (failure to process competition law) and ethical/procedural (lying, evading responsibility, attacking someone who is absent). Compromise is ruled out; the focus is on demanding accountability.
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Collaboration Style
The speakers demonstrated cooperation within the opposition ranks, thanking Anti Allas for introducing a new perspective on the topic of competition law. The style adopted when addressing the coalition is purely confrontational, criticizing the minister for failing to subject the actions of coalition partners to scrutiny.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient information. The topics discussed (prisons, competition law, the prosecutor's office) are national in scope, although reference is made to the specific Pihlakodu case.
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Economic Views
From an economic standpoint, emphasis is placed on the swift processing and implementation of competition law, while criticizing the inaction of previous governments in this area. This indicates a desire to ensure that the legal framework functions effectively within the economic environment.
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Social Issues
In the social sector, concern is being raised regarding the safety of vulnerable groups (the Pihlakodu incident) and internal security issues related to the import of prisoners and the inadequate nature of their background checks. The focus is on security and the capacity of state institutions to maintain order.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is ensuring the accountability of prosecutors and considering the reinstatement of oversight for those who have repeatedly engaged in misconduct. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the vigorous pursuit of competition law matters that were previously postponed.
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