Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary meeting
2025-02-13
Political Position
The most prominent issue is national security and the threats posed by Russia, stressing the necessity of being prepared for various risk scenarios. The political stance is strongly value-based and takes a firm stand against the naive idea of granting voting rights to Russian citizens or holders of the so-called 'grey passport' (stateless residents). Support is also expressed for the State of Israel, and it is emphasized that Estonia must be protected above all else.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker establishes authority on security issues by referencing warnings issued by Kapo (the Estonian Internal Security Service) and citing specific examples (Deniss Metsavas, Novichok, and cable sabotage). They explain how Russian agencies compromise and coerce people traveling from Estonia to Russia into cooperation. The Finnish model of openly addressing risk scenarios is used as a comparison.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is urgent and combative, particularly when addressing security threats, employing a strong cautionary tone. Direct attacks are launched against opponents, accusing them of naivety and unethical behavior ("shady dealings"). The discourse itself is rather logical, focusing on security arguments and concrete examples.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are Priit Lomp and those opposition/coalition members who are accused of underestimating Russia's security threats. The criticism directed at Priit Lomp is both personal and procedural, accusing him of "shady dealings" for demanding money for the Kastre municipality kindergarten from the rescue teams' budget.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is rather defensive, stressing the Isamaa party's unified stance on security matters. A shared position with Vadim Belobrovtsev regarding support for Israel is also noted.
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Regional Focus
The primary focus is on national security issues and the international level (Russia, Israel, Finland). Regional focus only emerges when the Kastre Municipality kindergarten case is mentioned, which is used to criticize the opponent.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The right to vote is addressed among the social issues, with strong opposition expressed against granting suffrage to Russian citizens and holders of the grey passport (stateless residents). This position is justified by national security threats, emphasizing the necessity of protecting Estonia.
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Legislative Focus
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