By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
A strong, value-based focus on supporting children and families, particularly valuing large families, which is consistent with Isamaa's long-term program. Critical of government signals that could negatively impact families, citing the introduction of the car tax as an example. It also emphasizes personal freedoms and reducing bureaucratic hurdles related to name changes.
2025-10-22
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political emphasis is placed on reforming the judicial system (addressing lengthy proceedings and judge stress), achieving regional political balance (specifically mentioning the Jõhvi courthouse and the consolidation of the school network), and transforming birth rate policy into a cross-sectoral responsibility under the Prime Minister. Criticism is directed at the government's inaction regarding judicial reform and previous budgetary decisions that impacted family benefits. The stated positions are strongly geared toward improving the system's functionality and achieving demographic objectives.
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position focuses on the need to address issues cross-sectorally, emphasizing that fiscal policy must be integrated with regional and social policy. Cooperation with other sectors is considered paramount in order to find comprehensive solutions. The stance is moderately supportive of the broader political framework, rather than focusing solely on the narrow tax issue.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is a strong opposition figure who focuses intensely on social affairs, demography, and family support. His political stance is value-based, emphasizing the necessity of upholding the constitutional preamble concerning the preservation of the nation. He sharply criticizes the government’s fiscal measures, such as the car tax and cuts to family benefits, and demands that surplus funds be channeled toward children and families. He strongly opposes those who deem the issue of birth rate irrelevant, labeling them irresponsible.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's state budget proposal concerning the Health Insurance Fund, emphasizing the danger posed by a persistent large deficit and the lack of a responsible solution. The approach is policy- and results-based, focusing on fiscal responsibility and the fulfillment of the Fund's statutory duties. The speaker demands that Parliament refrain from irresponsibly approving a deficit budget without clear justification.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The most prominent issue is the changes in the organization of education, especially the advancement of basic school final exams. The speaker adopts a fiercely opposing stance, criticizing the reform for its negative impact on children's mental health and the quality of instruction. This position is aimed at improving the management of education and ensuring quality, not rushing things, and is strongly results- and values-driven.