Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-13
Political Position
The political stance is critical of the government's energy policy commitments, particularly regarding the promised cost reduction of renewables and the accounting for grid investments. The speaker strongly stresses the necessity of negotiating derogations within the European Union for the oil shale chemical industry, demonstrating robust support for regional industry. The focus remains on the practical implementation of the policy and financial transparency.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in energy sector and infrastructure financing, specifically inquiring about the accounting for grid investments and transmission mechanisms. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge regarding the terms of the European Union Just Transition Fund and the exclusion of oil shale chemistry from the list of eligible recipients.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, direct, and centered on questioning, posing several sharp political questions to the Prime Minister. The tone is analytical and challenging, demanding explanations regarding both financial details and strategic decisions (the location of the gas facility).
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The speaker is taking an oppositional stance toward the government (the Prime Minister and the Climate Minister), criticizing the feasibility of their energy policy promises and their strategic choices. The criticism is aimed at the substance of the policy and the specifics of its implementation, particularly concerning the location of the gas plant and the support provided to the oil shale chemistry industry.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on the industry of Ida-Virumaa, emphasizing the necessity of supporting oil shale chemistry and specialty chemicals by modifying the conditions for European Union funding. The question of infrastructure location is also crucial, comparing a site near the Russian border with the alternative located in Iru.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views center on the actual costs and financial transparency of the energy transition, demanding clarity in the accounting of grid investments. Support is given for state intervention at the European Union level to ensure aid and special provisions for regional industries (oil shale chemistry).
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on holding the government accountable for energy policy and the planning of strategic infrastructure (a gas plant). A priority is also changing the European Union's conditions to support oil shale chemistry and fine chemistry within the framework of the Just Transition Fund.
1 Speeches Analyzed