Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-26
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on the protection of rural residents and domestic animals from predators (wolves). The speaker highlights the contradiction in the government's priorities by contrasting proposed legislation designed to protect people from aggressive dogs with the current situation where livestock owners are struggling against predators. This position is value-driven, underscoring the necessity of guaranteeing public safety.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of both previous legislative initiatives (such as the draft bill on dangerous dogs by party colleague Raimond Kaljulaid) and the ministry's stance on the importance of the predator issue. The analysis focuses on the practical impact of rural safety and damage caused by predators, highlighting a specific example of a child encountering wolves on their way to school.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal (addressing the Vice-Chairman and the rapporteur) but includes a strong emotional appeal, using the story of a child going to school who encountered wolves. The tone is interrogative and demanding, stressing the need for rapid results and a sense of security, and seeking clarification regarding the political inconsistency.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to posing questions directed at the rapporteur during the plenary session concerning the advancement of a specific draft bill. The speaker is demanding a concrete timeframe for achieving the legislative outcome.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the rapporteur and the ministry for their inaction or slowness in advancing the legislative process, which leaves rural residents without security. The criticism is policy- and procedure-focused, demanding an explanation as to why the threat posed by one type of predator is considered more important than another. The speaker expects to receive the same response that was given to Kert Kingo.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Information regarding cooperation is lacking, apart from a reference to the earlier bill proposed by party colleague Raimond Kaljulaid, which is used for comparison. In the current context, the style is rather confrontational, demanding explanations and concrete promises from the presenter.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The clear focus is on rural areas where predators pose a threat to both people and livestock. The lack of security in these communities is being highlighted, citing the example of a child who was supposed to go to school but didn't dare to because of the wolves.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic perspectives relate to supporting livestock farmers and protecting them from damage caused by predators, specifically those who are "struggling with predators." This highlights the need to safeguard economic activity in rural areas and ensure the livelihood of their residents.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is the safety and sense of security of rural residents, especially protecting children from the threat of predator attacks. This is framed as a fundamental human need for protection, which must be guaranteed through legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on monitoring and expediting the progress of a specific draft bill concerning predators. The speaker is acting as a critical supporter, demanding concrete outcomes and a clear timeline from the ministry to provide the public with a sense of assurance and security.
2 Speeches Analyzed