By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position focuses heavily on the urgent need to resolve the issue of revoking voting rights from non-citizens (Russian citizens). This is a policy-driven and value-based stance that emphasizes the importance of processing opposition bills and criticizes the government's inaction. The position is strong and demands immediate action.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker vehemently opposes the proposed car tax bill and criticizes the government’s steamroller tactics, specifically condemning the use of coalition parliamentary groups as a rubber stamp. The primary focus is on security, urgently demanding the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections given the current state of war. Emphasis is also placed on the necessity of finding additional funding to resolve the ongoing teachers' strike. The overall framing is primarily policy- and performance-based, stressing the imperative need to restore parliamentary democracy.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is centered on supporting the industry of Ida-Viru County and the valorization of oil shale. The speaker sharply criticizes the failure of the Just Transition Fund framework, which he estimates has resulted in the loss of hundreds of jobs. He demands political direction from the government to secure specific derogations for Estonia in the field of oil shale chemistry, in order to elevate the region's industry to a new level.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on infrastructure functionality and improving the security of the electricity supply. The speaker criticizes the government's actions, deeming current investments insufficient and demanding adequate funding to strengthen the grid, citing the potential recurrence of past major power outages. This position is strongly results-oriented and centers on the efficiency of state operations in securing critical infrastructure.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker positions themselves as a critic of the government’s actions, focusing on security issues and the administration’s indecisiveness. There is strong support for revoking the suffrage of Russian and Belarusian citizens, which is framed as an urgent security matter. The criticism is primarily performance-based, faulting the government for its failure to prevent the teachers’ strike and for ignoring the recommendations of defense force experts.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political platform is heavily focused on cutting state expenditures and resisting the expansion of bureaucracy, particularly concerning the costs associated with the Ministry of Climate's green transition. Concrete savings proposals are put forward, including relocating the ministry to the 'super-ministry' complex and cancelling the construction of the 'Environment House.' This stance is outcome-based, stressing the implementation of solutions derived from prior government experience.