By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The confrontation is strong and aimed directly at a government minister, criticizing both the political decision (the reduction of family benefits) and the methods used to justify it. Critics are specifically targeting the creation of a narrative that pits large families against smaller families, labeling this move as irresponsible and divisive.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main opponent is the Reform Party coalition, which is criticized for "steamrolling" tax increases through Parliament and for the unfair motor vehicle tax. The criticism is intense, encompassing both political accusations and personal attacks (referencing the "tankist" [tank driver]), as well as accusations of lying. Jürgen Ligi has been named as a critic of the ally.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main targets are Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo and the Minister of Finance, who face fierce criticism both for unfair policies and for rushing the legislative process. The criticism is substantive and procedural, accusing them of disregarding constitutional obligations and disparaging families with many children.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is Finance Minister Mart Võrklaev, who is personally criticized for impolite behavior and for hiding the draft legislation behind the cover of the teachers’ strike. The criticism extends to the government as a whole, faulting it for lacking a unified position regarding the goals of the tax policy and for ignoring 77,000 signatures.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main point of contention is directed at the coalition partner who blocked the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. The criticism is intense and highly political, accusing the opposing side of representing the interests of residents who uphold the values of a terrorist state. The speaker deems this opposition unacceptable given the current security situation.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the government and its ministers, who are criticized for promoting immigration without analyzing the social costs. The criticism is policy-driven, calling into question the government’s solutions during periods of unemployment and its plan to import cheap labor. Specifically, the Prime Minister is being held accountable for the ministers' statements.