Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
Inquiry regarding the Võru shooting range (no 737)
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The focus is heavily placed on strengthening internal security and defense capabilities, highlighting the critical role of the police, border guard, and emergency services in the current security environment. They vigorously support investments in Southeast Estonia and providing aid to local municipalities for security projects. Their political stance is primarily results- and needs-driven, stressing practical utility (for example, the functionality of the Võru facility) while rejecting misconduct. The Social Democrats advocate for professional firearms proficiency but oppose the easy accessibility of weapons.
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Topic Expertise
Shows detailed knowledge of the needs of internal security infrastructure and its connection to broader crisis resolution capabilities (shelters, regional crisis centers). Possesses knowledge regarding professional firearms training and its associated social risks (school shootings). References the existence of development plans and real needs that have been communicated during meetings.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is predominantly explanatory and defensively cooperative, denying conflict ("We are certainly not fighting, absolutely not"). It employs logical appeals, directly linking investments to the security-political situation and genuine needs (the example of Ukraine). The style is formal, but emphasizes the personal utility derived from strengthening the region.
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Activity Patterns
He mentions his previous activity as the Mayor of Võru, including meetings with the Minister of the Interior and representatives of the police, border guard, and rescue services, where detailed investment requests were conveyed. In his current role, he emphasizes his utility in advocating for the region's interests, having successfully forwarded local needs to key decision-makers.
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Opposition Stance
It directly criticizes Varro Vooglaid’s claim regarding the availability of weapons, contrasting it with the social democrats’ position. The opposition is based on political and value-based grounds, warning against the dangers of an American-style gun culture that leads to trouble.
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Collaboration Style
He/She sees opportunities for cooperation among representatives of Southeast Estonia (Kagu-Eesti) in order to convince the Ministry of the Interior and parliamentary colleagues in the Riigikogu to support the Põlva shooting range project. He/She stresses that he/she is ready to put in the work to get things done, and denies any kind of infighting, seeing himself/herself rather as a supportive mediator.
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Regional Focus
There is a very strong focus on Southeast Estonia, highlighting the necessity of directing investments specifically to that region. Concrete support is being provided for the Võru joint facility (housing the police, border guard, and rescue services) and the project to renovate the Põlva shooting range.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The text focuses on the issue of firearms availability and safety, advocating for strict control and professional training achieved through membership in the Defence League or service as an auxiliary police officer. It opposes the easy accessibility of weapons, pointing to negative social consequences like school shootings.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on persuading the Ministry of the Interior and other colleagues to finance regional security projects that have been incorporated into development plans. It supports the local government's efforts regarding the renovation of the shooting range, primarily acting in a supportive role.
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