Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-12
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the rampant growth of bureaucracy within the country and the increasing administrative burden. The speaker emphasizes the need to assess the practicality of transparently monitoring civil servants’ expense reimbursements and the potential additional costs involved, particularly in the context of the state’s current financial constraints, while keeping performance and cost control firmly in focus.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of administrative processes and the internal bureaucracy of the Riigikogu, referencing the red tape involved in expense reimbursements, digital clutter, and the necessity of archiving. He/She addresses the administrative burden and the associated labor costs, noting the need to hire additional employees.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the presenter. The speaker employs analytical and logical argumentation, focusing on issues of efficiency and fiscal responsibility while avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the rampant bureaucracy and administrative burden within the country. Furthermore, the speaker questions the practicality of implementing more transparent monitoring of ministers' expense claims if doing so merely creates a new administrative burden. The objection is procedural and focused squarely on efficiency.
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Collaboration Style
There isn't enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively national, covering the administrative processes of the Parliament and ministries, as well as the state's overall financial situation.
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Economic Views
The speaker emphasizes fiscal responsibility and concern regarding the state's financial difficulties, which they assess as being both alleged and actual. They advocate for minimizing administrative costs and question the expediency of hiring new officials to monitor bureaucracy.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on administrative oversight and transparency regulations, particularly the monitoring of expense reimbursements claimed by ministers and high-ranking state officials. The speaker tends to be a critical interrogator, evaluating the administrative burden and cost associated with potential new regulations.
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