By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main confrontation is with the ruling coalition and the leading party, who are accused of breaking promises (specifically, the tax-free average pension) and implementing cynical cuts. The criticism is intense and morally charged, focusing on unethical behavior carried out at the expense of vulnerable target groups (pensioners, mothers raising children), noting that the state treats mothers raising children as if they were homeless.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Strong opposition to the governing coalition, which is being accused of breaking its word regarding the implementation of the land tax. The coalition is also criticized for refusing to carry out impact assessments concerning the holiday bill, despite claiming they have the necessary mechanisms available. Strong rhetoric is being employed, referring to the government's actions as a "steamroller" that is attempting to re-educate homeowners.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the Reform Party's finance ministers, who are criticized for evading responsibility and failing to answer questions. Political criticism is aimed at the government's draft legislation, which is deemed costly and market-distorting, with accusations that the previous system of reserves constituted illegality and substantive state theft.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is aimed at the governing coalition, especially the Social Democrats, who are accused of holding the prime minister hostage. The criticism is political and value-based, focusing on a compromise proposal that would preserve the voting rights of individuals with undetermined citizenship. Opponents are accused of lacking a sense of responsibility and prioritizing supporters of the aggressor state.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The confrontation is aimed at the government as a whole, and particularly at Regional Minister Piret Hartman and Social Protection Minister Signe Riisalo. The criticism is intense and policy-based, accusing the government of sharply increasing regional inequality and taking what little vulnerable people have left. The opponents are being labeled as magicians who are engaging in sleight of hand.