By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The tone is formal and respectful (when addressing the Chair and the Minister), yet simultaneously passionate about supporting families. The speaker employs both emotional appeals (referencing difficult circumstances/hardship, the need for a second job) and political arguments (such as the signals sent by the state). When questioning the Minister, the style is direct and solution-oriented, focusing on providing aid to specific individuals.
2025-10-22
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The style is generally formal and analytical, relying in its questions on specific sources such as "Pealtnägija" and ERR. The dialogue with the Minister of Finance is at times personal and engaging, employing rhetorical devices (e.g., a reference to the minister being a grandfather) to emphasize the topic of family policy. The overall tone is demanding and concerned, calling on the ministers to present concrete plans.
2025-10-16
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The style of the address is formal and respectful, addressing the Vice-Chairman of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur with deference. Rhetorical questions are employed to shift the discussion from a narrow tax issue towards a broader, cross-sectoral approach. The tone is serious and centers on the logical structure of the policy.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker’s style is formal, yet intensely passionate and urgent, especially when addressing social injustices such as the reduction of benefits for pregnant women and the plight of family caregivers. They employ strong moral condemnations ("crime," "hypocritical," "bad taste/form") and juxtapose emotional appeals with concrete data and financial figures (e.g., the recruitment cost of the Health Insurance Fund director). They are prepared to acknowledge the minister's competence but remain critical of officials and the government.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The style is formal, critical, and demanding, particularly when addressing the Minister of Finance. The speaker relies heavily on logical arguments and concrete data (budget figures, procurement costs) and requires substantive answers from the Minister. The tone is concerned and cautionary, emphasizing the dangers inherent in the deficit budget and the necessity of a long-term solution.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The tone is one of concern, criticism, and ultimately, combativeness, particularly directed at the minister, who is accused of excessive self-confidence and disregarding feedback. The text employs both emotional appeals (concerning children's mental health, disappointment, and the pain of listening) and logical questions regarding the rationale behind the procedures and analyses. The speaker maintains formal language while conveying a strong personal sense of incomprehension regarding the established protocol.