By Months: Riina Solman
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
42 Speeches
The speaker was very active during the Riigikogu sessions in December, participating in Q&A sessions on several days and speaking during the debate of several pieces of draft legislation (e.g., child protection, public health), serving both as a rapporteur and as an opposing debater. A recent trip to Israel’s northern border was mentioned, undertaken to gather information relevant to foreign policy issues. He/She frequently uses written notes during speeches, explaining this by citing a personal preference for writing over oral presentation.
11.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active in the Riigikogu sessions during the analyzed period (November 2024), speaking frequently during question time, budget debates, and the readings of draft legislation (November 4, 6, 11, 13, 14). This pattern of activity is focused on detailed questioning and the submission of opposition procedural motions (such as suspending a reading).
10.2024
45 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, frequently participating in debates and question rounds, particularly on social and economic issues. They regularly reference committee discussions (the Social Affairs Committee, the Finance Committee) and meetings with representatives of the business sector, demonstrating continuous engagement with the legislative process and interest groups. All appearances occurred within the analyzed period of October.
09.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker was highly active during the Riigikogu sessions in mid-September, making multiple appearances in both debates on draft legislation and during information hours. He referenced his prior participation in the Riigikogu Support Group for the Defence League and his membership in the Tallinn City Council. He also mentioned his earlier visit to the Israeli Knesset and meetings with national leaders.
07.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker was active in the Riigikogu, appearing on three separate sitting days in July (the 15th, 22nd, and 29th) during discussions concerning both draft legislation and motions of no confidence. As the Deputy Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee, he/she participates in legislative drafting discussions. Direct communication with constituents was noted, such as receiving messages from pensioners during the sitting.
06.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the sessions of the Riigikogu, appearing on multiple days with both questions and addresses concerning the economy, security, and education. This pattern demonstrates a rapid response to information published in the media and to the government's political decisions, particularly regarding taxes and defense expenditure. They reiterate their criticism of the government's tax policy across several consecutive debates.
05.2024
12 Speeches
An active member of the Riigikogu who regularly attends sessions (at least four times a month) and submits questions to several ministers (the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Interior, and Social Protection). This pattern of activity demonstrates continuous and detailed scrutiny of the government's work, as well as intervention in both political and procedural debates.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu, submitting several interpellations in April to the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Social Protection, and participating in debates on cultural and rural affairs. Their focus is on holding ministers accountable and addressing the failure to deliver on political promises. The speaker also refers to their prior participation in the sessions of the Social Affairs Committee and meetings with ministers.
03.2024
24 Speeches
Very active in the Riigikogu hall in early and mid-March, repeatedly speaking during interpellations and bill debates, and questioning Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and several ministers. Mentions participation in the sessions of the Social Affairs and Finance Committees, as well as meetings with interest groups (the association of large families).
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, submitting multiple interpellations within a short period to the Prime Minister (Kaja Kallas), the Minister of Finance (Mart Võrklaev), the Minister of Social Protection (Signe Riisalo), and the Minister of the Interior (Lauri Läänemets). This activity is closely linked to ongoing legislative processes (the first reading of the car tax bill) and media coverage (AK news, Maaleht).
01.2024
10 Speeches
They regularly appear in the Riigikogu (several times in January), posing questions to both ministers and the prime minister during the information sessions. The focus is on criticizing draft legislation that has either been recently introduced by the government (the car tax) or shelved (voting rights).