By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s austerity measures and tax hikes, particularly those affecting the social sector. The most severe criticism targets the elimination of support for single pensioners residing in care homes and the increase in healthcare co-payments. It is stressed that these measures are cynical and specifically aimed at the most vulnerable populations. The language used is value-driven, highlighting the unethical nature of the government's actions and its failure to uphold promises (such as the tax-free average pension).
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
His political position is strongly focused on supporting worker welfare and paid leave, emphasizing the connection between time off and productivity. He is also a strong defender of homeowners' interests, opposing increases in land tax and viewing homeownership as a matter of dignity. His criticism of the government is intense; he accuses them of breaking their word and employing procedural steamroller tactics. His positions are strongly value-based, linking social welfare directly to economic gain.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s proposed legislation, particularly the car tax and the reform of the pharmaceutical reserves system. Criticism is primarily aimed at inefficiency, high costs, and market distortions, accusing the state of creeping nationalization and applying unequal standards regarding consumer protection. The stance is mainly policy- and results-based, demanding accountability and explanations from former ministers.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on restricting the right to vote in local elections for both third-country nationals and individuals with undetermined citizenship. The speaker emphasizes that this is a fundamental issue of values, one that Isamaa has consistently championed. He criticizes the government's compromise proposal, which would preserve the voting rights of those with undetermined citizenship, viewing it as being held hostage by the Social Democrats.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government's actions for deepening regional inequality and cutting support for vulnerable groups (pensioners in care homes). The speaker emphasizes that the government's actions (tax hikes, centralization of services) are diametrically opposed to the regional policy principles stated by the ministers themselves. The criticism is aimed at the inefficiency of the government's activities and the violation of value-based promises.