Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-20
Political Position
The political position is highly critical of the government's actions, focusing specifically on a particular budget cut and its negative impact. The main emphasis is placed on the efficacy of the policy, particularly regarding the elimination of the €101,000 subsidy for extracurricular activities, which sends conflicting signals from the state concerning children's mental health. The speaker demands the restoration of the subsidy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of social sector funding, specifically referring to the 101,000 euro grant amount allocated for extracurricular activities and its designated purpose in rural areas. They are also familiar with the ministries' areas of responsibility and the content of the welfare development plan.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and provocative, employing pointed questions to comment on the minister's actions and hold them accountable. The speaker begins formally but quickly shifts to a logical appeal, emphasizing the connection between the loss of funding and the deterioration of mental health.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the decisions made by the minister and the government, particularly concerning the cancellation of funding for extracurricular activities. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the government of sending irresponsible signals regarding the matter of children's mental health.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to inter-ministerial cooperation ("with a co-minister or a neighboring minister"), but offers a critical assessment, noting that this collaboration resulted in the withdrawal of funding. Ultimately, he demands that the ministers work together to ensure the funds are returned subsequently.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is directed towards rural areas, emphasizing that the cancellation of the hobby group subsidy will specifically worsen the mental health and opportunities of children living there. This support was previously intended precisely for children in rural areas.
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Economic Views
Economic views focus on the social budget and targeted spending. The speaker is opposed to the specific cut of 101,000 euros and supports national investment in children's extracurricular education.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is children's mental health, which the speaker directly links to the accessibility of funding for extracurricular activities. Emphasis is placed on the need to support school-age children, especially in rural areas, to prevent the deterioration of their mental health.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on monitoring the execution of the budget and the financing of social policy. The speaker criticizes the government's decision to withdraw the subsidy (101,000 euros) that was in effect during the fiscal year, while simultaneously acting as an opponent of the budget cut.
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