By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based, emphasizing national security in the context of the eastern border and the importance of ensuring Estonian-language education, which he/she views as a security issue. The speaker opposes the stance that reduces local government politics solely to municipal policy. Furthermore, he/she expresses caution regarding the draft law concerning the foreign influence on religious associations, fearing its potential abuse.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political position centers on strong opposition to increasing the quota for foreign and guest workers, particularly when integration is insufficient and requires additional funding. The most pressing issue is prioritizing the employment and education of Estonia's own youth (NEET youth) ahead of facilitating mass immigration. The argument is outcome-based, citing statistical data and the failure of integration efforts. The tone is critical, demanding that the government fundamentally shift its priorities.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The political stance is firmly focused on preserving and developing the domestic oil shale energy sector, viewing this as essential during a security crisis. The speaker opposes subsidizing renewable energy, arguing that, in their estimation, it leads to high electricity prices and national impoverishment. These positions are strongly policy- and results-driven, prioritizing supply security and economic viability.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is firmly aimed at the immediate closure of the Estonian-Russian border, deeming it a critical national security issue. The speaker criticizes the government for its sluggishness, bureaucracy, and self-satisfaction (being "on standby"), demanding round-the-clock service when the nation is under threat. They emphasize that economic revitalization and security are more important than bureaucratic protocols.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is supportive of the draft bill concerning the survivor’s benefit, but this is coupled with strong opposition to the government’s broader family and tax policies. The most critical issues are the welfare of children and families and halting the decline in the birth rate, which is framed as the defense of national values. The speaker supports this move as a step in the right direction but criticizes the government for taking three steps backward in family policy. The position is heavily value-based and focused on demographics.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on the natality crisis and population policy, underscoring the necessity of ensuring the sustainability of the Estonian nation and language. The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's austerity and tax hike policies, particularly the reduction of benefits for large families and the car tax, which, in their estimation, has eroded the sense of security among families. The political framework is value-driven, directly linking the declining birth rate to the future and security of the state.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the sharp criticism of the deficiencies in the government’s tax and social policies. The speaker stands against onerous tax hikes and calls for fiscal adjustments that support the daily lives of families and the elderly. The criticism is heavily aimed at the effectiveness and integrity of the government’s performance, particularly concerning the issue of pension indexation.