Anti Poolamets

Anti Poolamets

Email: anti.poolamets@riigikogu.ee

Phone: +372 6316561

Gender: MALE

Status: Active

Parliament Seniority: 6 years

Total Speaking Time: 42h 7m

28 agenda items 28 with AI summaries (100.0%) 3950/3950 profiling (100.0%)

Agenda Items

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Most Active Speaker

Anti Poolamets (EKRE) was an active opponent, criticizing the draft bill as "national masochism" and "neototalitarianism," arguing that it imposes intermittent power generation on communities and will result in environmental damage and the weakening of the economy. (Position: Right-wing)

Summary

The Riigikogu continued the second reading of Bill 541, the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy), initiated by the Government of the Republic. Jaak Aab, a member of …

Decisions 2
Collective
The proposal by the Isamaa faction and the Estonian Conservative People's Party …
Collective
The second reading of Draft Bill 541, initiated by the Government of …
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 24m
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Member of Parliament Anti Poolamets (pid rYwMQ2pj_ac). He presented and developed arguments related to the inquiry, and offered a critical assessment of the proposed policy direction and technical solutions. His position has been described as other (a party-political opposition role), rather than classical left- or right-wing support.

Summary

The agenda item addressed a Riigikogu inquiry regarding the impact of wind turbine farms on Estonia’s defense capability and security, presented by Anti Poolamets, Rene Kok, Mart Helme, and Martin Helme on April 9, 2025. The purpose of the inquiry …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made.
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Anti Poolamets (a member of the Ekre faction), whose position on the right and his assessment had placed him in the focus of criticism, extended debate, and objections regarding speeches. His consistent participation, broad examples, and sharp comments reflect his role in the right-wing political direction.

Summary

The first item on the agenda concerned the presentation by the Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation regarding its 2025 submission, "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy Until 2030," and its implementation. The presentation was delivered with a brief overview and …

Decisions 1
Collective
The sitting was extended until 2:00 PM or until the agenda is …
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Anti Poolamets from the EKRE faction, who represents the right-wing line in the Riigikogu. He was the spokesperson for the agenda and, speaking about the topics discussed, highlighted criticism of the draft and pointed to concerns regarding the increase in bureaucracy and ideological control over the economy.

Summary

Today, the Riigikogu discussed the draft law 584 for the third reading, amending the whistleblower protection act and the international sanctions act (EU restrictive measures directive), initiated by the Republic's Government as the first item on the agenda. Discussions took …

Decisions 1
Collective
The final vote on draft 584 was carried out; the draft was …
USA and Estonia relations
2025-04-09 16:38
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 6m
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Member of Parliament Anti Poolamets (pid rYwMQ2pj_ac). He posed several clarifying questions and participated in a heated debate concerning the relationship between the United States and Estonia, and the definition of democracy. His official political affiliation: right-wing politician (EKRE).

Summary

The presentation addressed relations between the United States and Estonia and raised concerns regarding commentary on the state of American democracy. Member of the Riigikogu Anti Poolamets asked Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi whether the minister’s statements about the United States …

Decisions 1
Collective
Decisions were not made.
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 23m
Most Active Speaker

Anti Poolamets (EKRE, right-wing) was an active questioner, focusing on the lack of control over rented workers and the mass influx of foreign labor in the capital, who do not speak Estonian, criticizing the Ministry of the Interior's passivity in resolving the situation.

Summary

The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the Foreigners Act and related laws (improving migration proceedings) 548 for its first reading, initiated by the Republic of Estonia’s Government. Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets introduced the draft, the purpose of …

Decisions 2
Collective
Bill 548 has concluded its first reading.
Collective
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for February 11, 2024, at …
Inquiry regarding elementary school textbooks (no. 672)
2025-01-27 17:24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
3 speeches
Agenda Duration: 35m
Most Active Speaker

Anti Poolamets (member of the Riigikogu, EKRE) was the most active speaker in setting the agenda; his role was the initial introduction of the inquiry and leading the discussion. He belongs to a right-wing political organization, and his presentation emphasized fossil fuels and criticism of the previous debates in the education sector. Based on his activity, I can say that he represents a right-wing stance.

Summary

The central topic of the agenda is the inquiry presented by members of the Riigikogu – Anti Poolamets, Varro Vooglaidi, Arvo Aller, Evelin Poolamets, Rain Epler, Rene Kok, Siim Polaku, Martin Helme, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Mart Helme – regarding primary …

Decisions 1
Collective
Decisions have not been made. A preliminary discussion was held, and the …
Third reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)
2024-12-18 16:28
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 40s
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker: Anti Poolamets (Isamaa faction). He spoke several times with his viewpoints and critical attention, representing a right-wing party perspective on the bill. His actions fell on the left-right political spectrum as belonging to the right (right-wing) wing—the Isamaa faction.

Summary

On the third reading, the draft amendment to the Mining Act, initiated by the Republic's Government, was discussed, the purpose of which is to temporarily halt current permitting procedures for 2025 and to establish exceptions under which production could continue …

Decisions 1
Collective
Bill 435 final vote: 55 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, …
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 8m
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Anti Poolamets (Isamaa faction, right-wing political orientation), who presented and developed the main discussion points and chaired several sections and supplementary proposals.

Summary

The third agenda item concerned the third reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws, initiated by the Republic's Government. Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party faction, …

Decisions 1
Collective
Bill 510 was passed as law; 57 members of the Riigikogu voted …
Offshore wind farms
2024-12-04 14:45
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 9m
Most Active Speaker

The most active speaker was Anti Poolamets (pid rYwMQ2pj_ac), a member of the Riigikogu from EKRE, a right-wing politician. He actively participated in discussions on the security of offshore wind farms and early warning systems, and posed clarifying questions about defense capabilities and communication strategies.

Summary

The first part addressed the security vulnerabilities of offshore wind farm projects and the importance of advance warnings. The discussion highlighted cautionary signals from the Defence Forces Commander, the Navy Commander, and the Defence Intelligence Centre Commander regarding the risks …

Decisions 1
Collective
No collective political decisions were made. Cooperation will continue between the Ministry …