By Months: Riina Solman
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
42 Speeches
The primary targets of opposition are the governing coalition (especially the Reform Party and the Social Democrats) and specific ministers (the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister). Criticism is aimed at political decisions (cuts to family policy, liberalization of child protection) and procedural flaws (lack of analysis supporting the cuts, ignoring proposals from the opposition). The Interior Minister's party (SDE) is particularly sharply criticized for relaxing citizenship requirements, linking this move to an electoral strategy aimed at gaining new Russian-speaking voters.
11.2024
33 Speeches
The primary opposition targets are the ruling coalition and its leading party, which stand accused of breaking electoral promises and exacerbating inequality. Criticism focuses on specific political decisions (such as budget cuts and tax hikes) and the use of the "procedural steamroller"—a tactic that also leads to accusations that the government is engaged in "creeping nationalization" and is being held hostage by the Social Democrats regarding the issue of suffrage. Separately, the specific policy style (or 'handwriting') of Regional Minister Piret Hartman and Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo is singled out for criticism.
10.2024
45 Speeches
The main opponents are the Reform Party and Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo, who are being criticized for breaking promises and damaging the sense of security of families. The criticism is intense, focusing on political negligence and procedural errors (specifically, the lack of an impact analysis and "cutting based on an Excel spreadsheet"). The government is also accused of engaging in displacement activities (fighting with the church instead of focusing on voting rights) and labeling critics of tax hikes with the tag of "Kremlin talking points."
09.2024
18 Speeches
The main confrontation is directed against Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo and the Reform Party, sharply criticizing their family policy as creating insecurity and being hostile to families. More broadly, the government is criticized for tax increases and deficient legislation (the Waste Act, public consultation). The criticism targets both political decisions (such as the withdrawal of health insurance) and rhetoric (like inciting class antagonism).
07.2024
11 Speeches
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the coalition government it leads, which is accused of incompetence, breaking election promises, and disregarding the interests of the people. The criticism is intense and centers on the unfairness of the tax policy and the ignoring of proposals made by interest groups and the president. Government members (Vladimir Svet, Signe Riisalo) are also sharply criticized regarding issues of history and demography, with accusations that they fail to take the public's sentiments into account.
06.2024
11 Speeches
The main opponent is the government led by the Reform Party and its ministers, who are sharply criticized both for their political decisions and for their lack of personal integrity. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of lying to voters and favoring the wealthy at the expense of national defense and families with children. The speaker opposes the government’s approach to national defense as merely an "Excel spreadsheet exercise" and its solution to economic problems through immigration.
05.2024
12 Speeches
The primary opposition targets are the ruling coalition and, specifically, the Eesti 200 ministers (Tsahkna, Riisalo, Kallas), who face criticism for incompetence, unethical conduct, and failing to deliver on promises. The criticism is intense and addresses both policy matters (family benefits, taxation) and procedural and ethical concerns (trademark appropriation, failure to engage stakeholders). Juku-Kalle Raid is also criticized for making inappropriate assessments.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The primary adversaries are the ruling coalition and its ministers, who are being fiercely criticized for their inaction, breaking election promises, and using rhetoric that disparages large families. The conflict is especially strong with the Minister of Social Protection, who stands accused of inciting hatred and shaming families. The criticism is aimed both at specific political decisions (such as benefit cuts and the loss of Rally Estonia) and at the government's overall incompetence and passivity.
03.2024
24 Speeches
The main opponent is the government coalition led by the Reform Party, specifically Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo, and Minister of Finance Võrklaev. Criticism is leveled both at the policy level (tax hikes, benefit cuts, the energy plan) and the level of personal conduct (lack of empathy, breaking promises, and the failure to condemn her husband’s business dealings in the East). The ministers are being called "the most anti-child and anti-family ministers."
02.2024
13 Speeches
The primary adversaries are the Reform Party-led government and its ministers, particularly Mart Võrklaev and Signe Riisalo. Criticism targets both specific policies (the car tax, immigration plans) and procedural issues (rushing legislation, lack of consultation), alongside personal conduct (rudeness, the use of manipulated statistics). The speaker accuses Riisalo of being "the most child-unfriendly minister in Estonian history" and faults the government for polarizing society.
01.2024
10 Speeches
The criticism is aimed at the government as a whole, accusing them of implementing heavy-handed "steamroller politics" and treating the Riigikogu (Parliament) as a mere "rubber stamp." The primary targets are the Reform Party and the Social Democrats, who stand accused of blocking a key security issue (voting rights). Furthermore, the government is criticized for disregarding the recommendations made by the Commander of the Defence Forces.