By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The main confrontation is directed at the governing coalition, especially the Social Democrats, who are accused of ideological opposition both to suspending voting rights and to supporting large families. The criticism is intense and accusatory, citing the failure to fulfill the coalition agreement. He criticizes the ministers for ignoring families with many children and for causing them inconvenience.
2024-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary confrontation is directed against the government and its ministers (especially Riina Sikkut), criticizing their tax decisions and spending cuts implemented during the crisis. The criticism is policy-based, accusing the government of eroding the public's sense of security and creating uncertainty, alongside claims that the ministers are acting in a cliquish or factional manner. The most acute criticism targets the withdrawal of funding for children's extracurricular activities and the removal of medical allowances for victims of repression.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The main opponent is the Reform Party and Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo, who is sharply criticized for cutting benefits for large families and prioritizing controlled migration over supporting the birth rate. The criticism is also aimed at the government's procedural errors, such as ignoring the association of large families during the car tax discussion, while an opposing NGO was invited to attend. No willingness to compromise is evident; instead, a change in government policy is being demanded.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponents are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Reform Party ministers (Signe Riisalo, Mart Võrklaev), who are accused of breaking promises and showing hostility towards large families. The criticism is intense and ranges from political decisions (the car tax, budget cuts) to personal accusations (the spouse’s business interests in Russia, the ministers’ lack of empathy). The ministers are being called "the most child- and family-hostile" of all time.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The main criticism is aimed at the government and the leading party (the Reform Party), accusing them of abandoning the principles of the market economy and allocating a 2 billion euro subsidy to an offshore wind energy developer. The criticism is intense and politically charged, pointing to the cancellation of Elektrilevi investments and the disregard for supply security, which has resulted in life in rural areas becoming impossible.