Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-12
Political Position
The political focus centers on justice issues, particularly prison management (including the import of prisoners and lease agreements) and competition law. The speaker adopts a sharply critical stance regarding the minister's evasion of responsibility and unethical conduct, stressing the necessity of upholding fundamental rule of law values and ensuring prosecutorial oversight. These positions are strongly outcome-oriented, criticizing the government's inaction and the political bias evident in the allocation of charges.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of justice, particularly regarding issues of competition law, prison administration, and the supervision of prosecutors. They are well-versed in the chronology of ministerial changes (Raivo Aeg, Lea Danilson-Järg, Madis Timpson, Kalle Laanet, Maris Lauri) and utilize specific terminology related to the principles of the rule of law. Separate emphasis is placed on the need to investigate the profile of imported prisoners and the additional funding required by Kapo (Estonian Internal Security Service) for background checks.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, focusing on exposing the minister's unethical conduct and evasion of responsibility (referred to as "stonewalling"). Logical appeals are employed to highlight the protection afforded to coalition partners and the political bias inherent in the accusations, often through direct and challenging questions. The speaker demands accountability and criticizes the minister for fostering a sense of impunity among prosecutors.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary session, contributing questions and comments to the debate concerning the Minister of Justice's responses. All interventions are aimed at critically assessing the Minister's actions and answers, and ensuring he is held accountable.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at the Minister of Justice and the Reform Party, who are accused of avoiding responsibility and protecting their coalition partners (Timpson, Laanet, Lauri). The criticism is intense and addresses both political bias and the violation of the principles of the rule of law, particularly concerning the lack of oversight of prosecutors. The speaker demands that the minister personally take responsibility for his actions, rather than shifting the blame onto his predecessors.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is shown with fellow opposition members, thanking Anti Allas for introducing a new perspective into competition law. The stance towards the government is strict and uncompromising, accusing them of sidestepping criticism regarding the actions of their coalition partners.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on state matters, encompassing the operations of the Ministry of Justice and the legal system. The Pihlakodu case and the necessity of funding for Kapo are mentioned, as these are national issues.
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Economic Views
The economic views only mention the handling of competition law, criticizing its previous neglect and highlighting its current diligent enforcement. Specific positions regarding taxes or expenditures are lacking.
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Social Issues
The focus is on social security issues, criticizing the handling of the Pihlakodu case and expressing concern over the profile of imported criminals and the lack of background checks. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of preventing terrible incidents and ensuring public safety.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the handling of competition law and a proposal to reinstate partial oversight of prosecutors who have engaged in misconduct. The presenter stresses that the restoration of this type of supervision is constitutionally permissible.
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