Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Review of the Implementation of the "Fundamentals of Legislation Policy until 2030" in 2022
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers heavily on the urgent need to resolve the issue of stripping non-citizens (particularly Russian citizens) of their voting rights. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the importance of processing opposition draft legislation, citing governmental inaction and procedural unfairness. This stance is strongly rooted in policy and values, demanding immediate legislative action.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of legislative procedures and constitutional issues, specifically arguing that the revocation of voting rights does not require a constitutional amendment, based on a "legal assessment." They are also aware of the existence of analyses prepared by the Ministry of Justice.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and deferential (addressing the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the Minister), yet simultaneously insistent and critical. The speaker poses direct questions regarding procedural delays and stresses the urgent necessity of political action, relying primarily on logical and procedural appeals.
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Activity Patterns
According to the information provided, this is a single question addressed to the Minister of Justice during a sitting of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The speaker highlights their party's (Isamaa) repeated and consistent submission of draft legislation on the same subject, which points to sustained engagement on this particular issue.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is clearly in opposition, criticizing the Minister of Justice/the government for failing to process the opposition's draft legislation. The criticism is directed at the government's inaction and political delay in resolving a crucial security and social issue.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is demanding; the speaker calls upon the minister to consider both the opposition's amendments and the ministry's own draft bill, referencing potential collaboration should the government proceed with the matter. This cooperation is conditional and first requires procedural movement from the government.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislative policy and legislation, addressing the issue of voting rights at the national level. Regional or international focus is not mentioned, even though the topic concerns Russian citizens.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the revocation of voting rights from Russian citizens and other non-citizens, which is being treated as an urgent matter requiring resolution. This demonstrates strong support for restrictive citizenship policies and national security.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the rapid processing of the bill concerning the revocation of voting rights, the passage of which is not deemed to require a constitutional amendment. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative and points to the repeated submission of draft legislation by his party (Isamaa).
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