Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-10
Political Position
The political focus is directed at the unfair impact of the motor vehicle tax (car tax), particularly on large families and people with disabilities. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the method of the tax's implementation, criticizing the government's inability to account for necessary exemptions. The focus is outcome-oriented, emphasizing social injustice and the government's passivity in ignoring the concerns of its citizens.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures for establishing motor vehicle tax exemptions and the government’s communication failures, specifically pointing to the insufficient exemption imposed on people with disabilities. The speaker possesses detailed knowledge regarding the practical barriers to accessing legal aid (such as state fees and document preparation) when pursuing litigation. This expertise is aimed at identifying the legal and social obstacles encountered during the implementation of the law.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The tone is critical and deeply concerned, highlighting social injustice and government inaction. The speaker employs emotional phrases ("our concerns were completely ignored," "treated unfairly") to underscore the gravity of the situation. Simultaneously, logical and practical questions are posed to the Chancellor of Justice regarding the accessibility of legal aid and the search for viable solutions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Only one appearance during the plenary session, specifically during the Chancellor of Justice’s report, has been documented. Data regarding regularity or other patterns of activity is lacking.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Strong political and procedural criticism has been directed at former government members, naming Kaja Kallas (as Prime Minister), the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Social Protection. The criticism focuses on the disregard shown toward repeated appeals from large families and the procedural error committed by the Minister of Social Protection in failing to forward correspondence.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker respectfully addresses the Chancellor of Justice, thanking him for his observations and seeking his assistance in finding solutions. There is no information available regarding cooperation with other political factions or colleagues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The topics being addressed (car tax, social exemptions) are national in scope. There are no references to specific regions, local communities, or regional industries.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic perspective focuses on the social justice and distributive impact of tax policy. The speaker criticizes the structure of the motor vehicle tax because it treats socially vulnerable groups unfairly. The preference is for a tax system that offers adequate exemptions for large families and people with disabilities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social issues concern the protection of the rights of large families and people with disabilities within the context of taxation. The speaker stresses the necessity of ensuring fair treatment for these groups and providing practical legal assistance (drafting court documents, covering state fees) when they access the judicial system.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on criticizing the shortcomings of the existing motor vehicle tax law and mitigating its unfair effects. The speaker is actively opposing the legislation, seeking practical solutions (legal aid, court action) to challenge the law's implementation and assist citizens.
3 Speeches Analyzed