By Months: Riina Solman
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
42 Speeches
The speaker exhibits profound expertise in population policy and demography, citing specific birth rate data and the effect of 2017 subsidies (a 25% increase in third child births). This expertise is also apparent in social law (child protection, regulation of gender transition) and in the critique of foreign policy voting procedures at the UN. The speaker bolsters their arguments with the opinions of medical experts (Dr. Maie Väli) and security experts (Rainer Saks).
11.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the fields of social policy (pensioners, healthcare cost-sharing, demography) and regional policy (accessibility of public services, municipal revenue base). He/She utilizes technical details and specific references (e.g., the right to wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals, the EVK model, Estonia’s percentage of healthcare co-payment) when criticizing financial and healthcare legislation. Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the budget and IT system requirements of the Riigikogu administration.
10.2024
45 Speeches
The presenter demonstrates strong expertise in the field of population policy and demography, stressing the narrow scientific definition of fertility, migration, and natural increase. He/She utilizes specific statistical data (e.g., a deficit of 5,000 people, 10,000 births) and references earlier political measures (the 2017 family benefits). Furthermore, the presenter is well-versed in the details of complex social services and benefits falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Affairs, including the nuances of parental benefits and long-term care home services.
09.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of population policy, demography, and family policy, referencing their previous ministerial experience and specific articles of the constitution. They possess detailed knowledge of the bureaucratic models for financing the defense sector and the technical amendments to the Waste Act, highlighting specific financial risks (collateral, insurance). They also refer to a wide circle of experts who have been consulted regarding population policy.
07.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the details of social policy and tax legislation, addressing specific exceptions, targeted support services, and administrative and monitoring costs. He/She refers to specific interest groups (EPIKoda, the association of large families) and their criticism regarding the draft bill. Specific data on the demographic situation is also presented (natural population growth is minus 5,000), and references are made to explanatory memoranda and previous election promises.
06.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and national defense, citing Ministry of Finance data on the impact of income tax changes across deciles. They are well-versed in the military advice of the Commander of the Defense Forces, as well as the bureaucratic issues surrounding the funding of Naiskodukaitse (Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) and civil protection. They reference prior experience as Minister of Public Administration, where they curated the nuclear energy working group, and utilize Statistics Estonia data regarding the demographics of Ida-Viru County.
05.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of population policy and demography, utilizing specific statistical data concerning the birth rate (notably the growth in Q4 2023) and the impact of family benefits. They are also familiar with the specifics of integration studies (Lauristin clusters, 80,000 Russian citizens) and understand the issues surrounding trademark law and ethical conduct in politics (the hijacking of the Eesti 200 trademark). Furthermore, the speaker presents detailed arguments regarding the sugar tax's impact on various food groups.
04.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of social security statistics, highlighting the proportion of children and families among benefit recipients and emphasizing the constitutional protection afforded to large families. He is well-versed in the specifics of heritage protection, specifically mentioning the protection regime of Tallinn Old Town, the extension of the Estonia Theatre, and the Soviet heritage of Sillamäe. Furthermore, he addresses the conflicting aspects of food security and the extreme green transition within the context of rural life.
03.2024
24 Speeches
Strong expertise in demography and family policy, citing data from Statistics Estonia (birth rate 1.4; replacement level 2.1) and drawing on prior experience as Minister of Population. Regarding energy, emphasis is placed on security of supply, dispatchable capacity, and the security threats posed to subsea cables. Utilizes precise citation of articles of the Constitution and references the positions of constitutional law experts regarding the issue of electoral rights.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the legislative specifics of taxation and social policy, referencing concrete draft legislation and the absence of corresponding impact assessments. Specific data is utilized (e.g., 77,000 signatures opposing the car tax, 99% of disabled individuals being excluded from the exemption), as well as economic forecasts (e.g., a 40 cent per liter increase in fossil fuel prices due to the ETS). Furthermore, the head of the Estonian Institute of Economic Research is quoted, and reference is made to Section 28 of the Constitution.
01.2024
10 Speeches
Demonstrates detailed awareness across the fields of regional policy, energy, and national defense. It utilizes specific data concerning the costs of green transition bureaucracy (half a million euros), investments in electricity supply security (8 million is insufficient), and the needs of the Defense Forces (a tank battalion, counter-drone defense). Furthermore, it thoroughly addresses the regulatory framework of European Union funds (JTF, clawbacks) and their impact.