Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-25
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the economy's poor performance, particularly the decline in purchasing power and the inadequate level of domestic consumption. The viewpoint being presented is a strongly results-oriented critique, suggesting that current policies have failed, especially given that neighboring countries have been more successful in sustaining economic growth. The primary objective is to find a solution to halt the economic downturn and boost overall prosperity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomic indicators, focusing on purchasing power, domestic consumption, and economic growth. A comparative analysis with Latvia and Lithuania is used to highlight the shortcomings of Estonian policy and to seek an explanation for what is being done correctly elsewhere.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal and respectful (directed at the chairman and the presenter/rapporteur). However, the tone is simultaneously concerned and critical, emphasizing the inevitable continuation of the economic downturn. Logical argumentation is employed, based on comparing economic results, with the criticism being presented in the form of a question.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government or the responsible politicians who are in charge of economic policy, because their actions have led to a decline in purchasing power. The opposition is policy-based, stressing that "something is being done wrong" in Estonia compared to the more successful Baltic states.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on Estonia’s national economic situation, but direct comparisons are drawn with neighboring countries Latvia and Lithuania to evaluate policy. This points to a desire to learn from regional success stories.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to halt the decline in purchasing power and boost domestic consumption. The objective is to achieve the level of economic growth and prosperity that neighboring countries have managed to maintain or increase, pointing to the necessity of changing the current economic strategy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
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