By Plenary Sessions: Riina Solman

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The spread of antisemitism in Estonian institutions of higher education is addressed as a social issue, along with the conflation of education policy with ideological policy. Emphasis is placed on the security concerns of the Jewish community and other nationalities in Estonia, which have arisen due to the foreign minister's policy and the messages conveyed.
2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Prioritizes children's safety and protection from the sickening content spreading on social media, citing the Karl Reispass case as an example and demanding proactive legislation. There is strong support for family policy, coupled with criticism of the government for withdrawing promised benefits from large families during a period of historically low birth rates.
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is too little data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The socio-political focus is on protecting children from pedophiles and crimes against children, demanding the maintenance of maximum prohibitions and the minimization of risks. Another important topic is gender self-determination and sex reassignment surgeries, for which great vigilance is required, warning against rushing and the easing of regulations, citing the need for medical prudence.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The main social issue is the restriction of voting rights based on citizenship, which is strongly tied to national security. The aim is to limit the participation of citizens of aggressor states in Estonian political life, while preserving the rights of EU citizens.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Social policy is focused on increasing the birth rate and supporting large families, emphasizing the value of parenthood and ensuring families feel secure. The speaker criticizes the Ministry of Social Affairs' previous intention to address issues of gender self-determination, viewing it as ignoring the demographic problem. In the context of foreign policy, he expresses concern about the vulnerability of Estonia's Jewish community.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
When it comes to social issues, the protection of children's rights is at the forefront, particularly in the context of sexual abuse and disputes between parents, thereby underscoring children's inherent vulnerability. There is a heavy emphasis on demography and supporting the birth rate, which is viewed as initiating a positive spiral. Regarding citizenship, the position favors a strict approach, opposing any liberalization of granting citizenship to perpetrators of serious crimes, based on both security and moral grounds.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
From a sociopolitical standpoint, the speaker is extremely cautious about rushing gender transition procedures, stressing the necessity of psychological counseling and a longer waiting period. Drawing on doctors' recommendations, they warn that haste could lead to regret, psychological distress, and serious health risks. At the same time, the speaker recognizes the positive aspects of the new public health law concerning preventive care for children, nutrition, and environmental standards.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the sense of security felt by the Estonian Jewish community, which is tied to the government's foreign policy actions. The Middle East conflict is viewed through a strong moral and security lens, highlighting both the tragedy of children's deaths and the support given to terrorist organizations within the UN.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is the protection of children from sexual harassment and pedophilia, demanding the maintenance of strict prohibitions and rejecting the "liberalization" of restrictions. The speaker warns that the weakening of the state justice system and the concealment of oversight could lead to the emergence of vigilantism against pedophiles within society. He emphasizes that perpetrators of crimes against children should be forced to choose a different field of activity for life.