Session Profile: Riina Solman
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political focus centers on the security of Estonia's Jewish community and the country's foreign policy stance regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The speaker expresses strong opposition to Estonia's votes at the UN, which they believe support the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority and pose a threat to local security. This position is strongly value-based, demanding that the state implement a clear strategy to protect the community amid rising hate speech and hate crimes.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of foreign policy and security issues, referencing specific UN voting dates (December 2023, September 2024) and events (Alla Jakobson’s address, the visit of the Palestinian representative). Expertise is also evident in raising the topic of strategic communication concerning the spread of Hamas’s unilateral data within the Estonian public sphere. Furthermore, a distinction is drawn between the Palestinian Authority and the state.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly confrontational, insistent, and accusatory, especially when responding to the Foreign Minister, who is accused of arrogant and inappropriate behavior, as well as demagoguery. Both emotional examples (the Bolt taxi in Paris, the fear felt by the Jewish community) and concrete facts (voting dates) are used to support their positions. The speaker employs direct accusations of presenting false claims and asks procedurally whether the minister's conduct qualifies as defamation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu information sessions and repeatedly addresses the same foreign policy issues, noting that they have previously inquired about UN votes as well. This pattern of activity demonstrates a consistent effort to hold the government accountable for specific foreign policy decisions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is aimed at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the government, sharply criticizing both foreign policy decisions (specifically, anti-Israel votes) and the minister's conduct in the Riigikogu chamber. The criticism is intense and addresses both the substantive (policy) and procedural (inappropriate accusations, arrogance) levels. The speaker does not rule out a compromise but demands accountability and the creation of a strategy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international conflicts (Israel/Palestine) and their direct impact on Estonia's internal security. Emphasis is placed on the security of a specific community (the Estonian Jewish community), and reference is made to local events (Alla Jakobson's address, discussion meetings/rallies at EKA).
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The text addresses societal security and the protection of a minority group (the Jewish community) against the backdrop of hate speech and radicalization linked to an international conflict. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of a national strategy to ensure the community's safety, and concern is raised regarding the proliferation of the slogan "From the river to the sea."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on holding the government accountable and demanding the establishment of a national strategy for the protection of the Jewish community. Furthermore, considerable attention is being paid to raising questions about the procedural rules of the Riigikogu and the propriety of the minister's conduct, suggesting the possibility that the matter constitutes defamation.
3 Speeches Analyzed