Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-05-15
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the minister’s plan to reorganize the schools on Hiiumaa under the framework of vocational education and regional policy, viewing this as a major blow to the local community. This stance aims to preserve educational institutions within the county and rests on strong political and legal foundations, raising questions about the decision's soundness and legality.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of vocational education and regional policy, referencing specific institutions (Vana-Vigala, Hiiumaa Vocational School) as well as the statutory requirement that every county must have one vocational school. He/She is aware of the contribution of local communities and alumni to the advancement of these schools.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal and critical, posing direct questions to the minister regarding the decision's thoroughness and legal basis. An emotional appeal is employed, highlighting the opposition from the local community, students, and alumni, and labeling the proposed action a "major blow" to Hiiumaa.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the minister, whose actions (the merging/closure of schools) are being criticized as a major blow to Hiiumaa. The criticism is aimed at the political decision itself, its thoroughness and legal basis, not at the individuals involved.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus, concentrating on the fate of educational institutions in Hiiumaa and Vana-Vigala, and the impact of regional policy on local communities. It is emphasized that the proposed measure will result in Hiiumaa losing a vital local educational institution, which contradicts the requirement for a county-level vocational school.
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Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around education, specifically focusing on maintaining the accessibility and structure of vocational education and upper secondary schools at the regional level. Emphasis is placed on the opposition from the local community, students, and alumni to the closure of these educational institutions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward compliance with the existing law, which requires the presence of one vocational school in every county. The speaker directly asks the minister on what legal basis a step is being taken that violates this requirement, thereby acting contrary to the administrative change.
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