Session Profile: Riina Solman

The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's inaction regarding security issues (specifically, voting rights for citizens of the aggressor state) and the restriction of economic freedoms (such as the nationalization of the pharmaceutical market). Criticism is directed at the government's priorities, which are dismissed as mere displacement activities and hastily pushed-through draft legislation. The need to protect economic freedom and the private sector is emphasized, alongside warnings against socialist measures. The critique maintains a dual focus: both values-based (protecting religious communities) and results-oriented (the budget and energy prices).

The speaker demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical market regulations, detailing wholesale competition, limitations on markups, and the procurement of medicines for rare diseases. They are also familiar with alternative tax proposals put forward by entrepreneurs (Toomas Luman) and the impact of energy policy on the state budget. The speaker uses specific terminology such as "creeping nationalization" and "medical devices" (including cotton swabs and adhesive plaster).

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, sharp, and confrontational, using words like "demagoguery," "nonsense," and "two-faced" to describe the opponents' actions. Many rhetorical questions are posed, and the government is warned against repeating socialist mistakes. Great attention is paid to procedural issues and personal insults (e.g., calling someone a "liar"), demanding answers in public.

Highly active during the plenary session, repeatedly posing questions and raising points of order to several ministers and rapporteurs. Actively involved in committee work (Social Affairs Committee, Constitutional Committee) and references previous debates (last week). Demonstrates notable persistence in seeking the floor and demanding responses.

The main opponents are the Social Democrats (Minister of the Interior) and the Reform Party. The Social Democrats are accused of duplicity, engaging in displacement activity, and using political advisers as ministry representatives in the Constitutional Committee. The Reform Party is criticized for highlighting the wrong issues and for personal insults. [The speaker] sharply criticizes Tanel Kiik's rhetoric, calling it demagoguery and an attempt to frighten Isamaa (Fatherland).

The cooperation style is largely confrontational with the government, but reference is made to the consensus achieved in the Social Affairs Committee on allowing the draft legislation to proceed to the second reading. It relies heavily on the positions and proposals of the private sector (entrepreneurs, wholesalers), representing their concerns regarding competition and tax policy. It does not accept the opposing side's accusations of obstructing cooperation.

The focus is on national and international topics, such as security (citizens of the aggressor state), the state budget, and the European Union common market (wholesale trade of pharmaceuticals). A specific regional focus is absent, although economic issues (energy policy) affect the entire country.

The economic views are strongly supportive of the market economy and opposed to state intervention, criticizing the partial nationalization of the pharmaceutical market as "creeping nationalization." They oppose the profit tax chosen by the government and support the proposal put forward by entrepreneurs to establish an alternative levy based on the volume of assets. There is concern regarding the rising cost of bureaucracy (an increase in state fees) and energy prices spiraling out of control.

The focus is on defending religious issues, criticizing the Minister of the Interior for insulting peaceful Russian-speaking churchgoers, and identifying oneself as a Christian. The speaker raises a security concern regarding the voting rights of third-country nationals, highlighting the danger that Russian citizens can vote both in local government elections in Estonia and for Putin in Russia.

The primary legislative focus is opposing amendments to the Medicinal Products Act, which is viewed as a bill that was fast-tracked and partially nationalizes the pharmaceutical market. It demands the revocation of voting rights for citizens of the aggressor state and criticizes the preparation of the 2025 state budget regarding energy and taxation. When it comes to legislation, it tends to be a critical opponent rather than an initiator.