Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
2025-06-10
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward resolving family disputes and litigation concerning child visitation rights, emphasizing the necessity of protecting children as the most vulnerable party. This stance is reform-minded, proposing the inclusion of an independent expert in judicial decisions as a specific solution. Trust in the court system has been lost, which necessitates procedural reinforcement.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of court procedures in family disputes, including the regulation of child contact arrangements and the utilization of evidence (specifically written evidence). Social media cancel culture and the role of NGOs in the context of these disputes are also mentioned. The expertise focuses on the intersection of social issues and the legal process.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and businesslike, addressing respected officials in the form of a question. The speaker employs logical argumentation (the need for an independent expert) but emotionally emphasizes the plight of children as victims. The tone is concerned and solution-oriented.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the manipulative behavior of feuding parents who use children as a tool against the other parent and engage in social media cancellation. The current court system is also indirectly criticized, as it fails to ensure justice without the assistance of an additional independent expert.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is actively engaged in dialogue with the rapporteur, seeking solutions to improve judicial proceedings through the involvement of an independent expert. Information concerning cooperation with other members of the Riigikogu is unavailable.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, pointing to issues that are "known across Estonia." There is no specific regional or international emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue revolves around the protection and well-being of children in the context of family disputes and divorces. The speaker strongly emphasized that the court must protect the more vulnerable party and prevent the manipulation of children. The influence of social media and the role of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) in shaping public opinion were also addressed.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards reforming judicial procedures in the area of family disputes. The priority is establishing the option to involve an independent expert in the judge's decision-making process, ensuring resolutions that are fairer and less dependent solely on written evidence.
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