Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-24
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on the urgent need to resolve the issue of revoking voting rights from non-citizens (Russian citizens). This is a policy-driven and value-based stance that emphasizes the importance of processing opposition bills and criticizes the government's inaction. The position is strong and demands immediate action.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legal framework, firmly asserting that amending the constitution is not necessary to revoke non-citizens' right to vote. The expertise covers the right to vote, procedures for handling draft legislation, and constitutional analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and critical, presenting the Minister of Justice with a sharp question regarding the failure to process opposition bills. Both procedural criticism and legal argumentation are employed, emphasizing the urgency of the matter ("should be solved quickly").
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker is clearly an opposition member, criticizing the Minister of Justice and the government for failing to address the opposition's legislative proposals. The criticism targets the government's procedural passivity and political reluctance to resolve a crucial security matter.
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Collaboration Style
The approach to cooperation is conditional and assertive: the speaker requests the minister to consider the opposition’s amendments and move the process forward, citing Isamaa’s repeated submission of draft bills. This demonstrates a willingness to cooperate, provided the government bases its actions on the substance initiated by the opposition.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing Estonian electoral law and legal issues pertaining to national security and citizenship policy.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue concerns the restriction of suffrage for non-citizens, a matter closely linked to security and citizenship policy. The focus lies on national security considerations and the limitation of political participation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards the swift deliberation and adoption of bills concerning the revocation of voting rights from non-citizens. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this initiative, citing Isamaa's repeated submissions of draft legislation that do not require constitutional amendment.
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