By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary opposition is aimed at the policies of the minister and the government, fiercely criticizing the tax increases and cuts that undermine regional policy objectives. The criticism is intense and substantive, demanding that the government halt further tax hikes and calling into question the minister's promise to "put a stop" to policies that run counter to regional development.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The main criticism is aimed at the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is accused of pursuing an independent line during the UN vote and disregarding the opinion of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee. Criticism is also directed at the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other high-ranking officials who may have issued inappropriate instructions. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo, who is sharply criticized for breaking promises, creating uncertainty, and implementing policies detached from reality (e.g., taking away health insurance). The Reform Party and the governing coalition are also criticized for not adhering to the constitution and violating liberal values (freedom of choice).
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main opponent is the Minister of Social Protection and the ruling coalition (the Reform Party), who are accused of creating hostility between families and pursuing negligent policies. The criticism targets both the policy itself (the removal of health insurance) and the communication strategy, accusing the minister of pitting different family types against one another. The intensity of the attacks is high, with the policy being labeled as embarrassing and unjust.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is no direct confrontation, but the speaker self-critically points to the possible unfair behavior of politicians and asks for examples of it. Furthermore, attention is drawn to the need to highlight the interactions between ministries and state officials.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The primary targets are Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo and Kaja Kallas’s third government. Criticism focuses both on political decisions (the reduction of family benefits, the plan to scrap health insurance coverage) and procedural failings (a failure to meet with target groups, the elimination of the Minister of Population portfolio). The attacks are intense, accusing the minister of sending mixed signals and engaging in a breach of trust.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at the actions of the government and the ministries (the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Climate), focusing primarily on procedural deficiencies and bureaucratic inefficiency. The speaker faults the minister for trusting their ministry colleagues and failing to properly review the stakeholder engagement process, which is essential when providing political input. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, not personal.