By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 3

Fully Profiled: 3

2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The rhetorical style is critical, urgent, and dramatic, employing strong emotional appeals to highlight the negative impact of political decisions on families and young people. The government is repeatedly branded as "lying" and "passive," expressing certainty that the government’s policies will worsen the standard of living for the populace. A narrative is utilized (Rally Estonia, the memory of the Song Festival) to underscore the consequences of political choices and engage the audience.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style is serious, concerned, and directly confrontational, using rhetorical questions to challenge the opposing side's positions. The speaker employs powerful metaphors, describing the political conflict as a tug-of-war. The appeal is primarily logical and focused on survival, stressing the necessity of food security in the event of a disaster.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, accusing the minister of inciting hatred and disparaging large families. Strong emotional appeals are utilized, citing letters from parents who feel shamed and humiliated. The speaker also uses literary comparisons, likening the situation to that described in George Orwell's novel '1984,' and demands a public apology from the minister.