Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets

The political position strongly supports law enforcement and the protection of national sovereignty, while opposing the circumvention of laws facilitated by platform work (like Bolt). The most pressing issues are the disregard for the Language Act, the uncontrolled import of labor from Central Asia, and the problem of illegal immigrants. The framework is value-based, emphasizing the need to assert state authority in the capital and demanding that businesses comply with the law. This stance is strongly opposed to the current situation, where the platform economy has become a channel for the influx of illegal immigrants.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the regulatory shortcomings of platform work, referencing the views of Ilmar Tomusk, Director General of the Language Board, and the history of the previous language requirement (B1 level) before 2016. Specific examples are used, such as finding illegal workers (reporter Elo Mõttus-Leppik) and personal experiences with taxi drivers who do not speak the local language. It is emphasized that the platform economy does not lead to increased labor productivity but rather facilitates the evasion of laws.

The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and forceful, employing strong and condemnatory phrases ("nest of illegals," "colony from the Karl Vaino era," "crook"). It appeals to national sentiment and the fear of lawlessness, stressing the Russification of Tallinn and the state's failure to assert its authority. Caricatured examples (a weapon in hand in the Riigikogu) and historical parallels (the 1980s) are utilized to underscore the gravity of the situation.

The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu (Parliament) interpellation process, using the opportunity to thank those who submitted the inquiries. Their operational patterns show continuous monitoring of press coverage (reporter Elo Mõttus-Leppik) and official statements (Tomusk 2023) in order to highlight the government's inaction. They present critical questions and viewpoints concerning current regulatory issues.

The main opponents are platform companies (Bolt), which are being called a "hotbed of illegality" and accused of greedily exploiting the situation. Criticism is also aimed at the minister and the government, who are accused of permitting lawlessness and failing to assert state authority. The criticism is intense, and compromise is ruled out until the platforms start paying taxes and complying with the law.

The speaker expresses support and appreciation for the submitters of the inquiry, demonstrating cooperation with colleagues who raised this topic. Refugee aid organizations are also mentioned; they are accused of supporting illegal immigrants in legal battles against the Estonian state. There is no information regarding other inter-party cooperation.

The regional focus is clearly directed at the capital, Tallinn, which is described as a place where the state cannot assert its authority and where Russification or "x-languagification" is occurring. Pärnu Road is also mentioned, and it is indicated that the problems are specifically linked to the capital's taxi market.

Economic perspectives support the success of Estonian entrepreneurship and the IT sector, but they demand strict compliance with laws and the payment of labor taxes. There is strong opposition to importing labor that does not increase productivity and that distorts the market with illegal workers. It is emphasized that the platform economy must not be allowed to become one massive loophole for evading legislation.

The primary social issue is immigration and national identity, addressed through the lens of language legislation and security concerns. There is strong opposition to importing non-Estonian-speaking labor from Central Asia, which poses a threat to the Estonian linguistic environment and the enforcement of its laws. It is stressed that uncontrolled immigration creates a pathway for illegal immigrants and heightens security risks, citing, for instance, the case of the Egyptian man who raped a client.

The legislative focus is on ensuring the strict enforcement of existing laws, particularly the Language Act and tax laws, within the platform work sector. There is a demand for bringing order to the platform industry, requiring them to pay taxes and comply with laws before the platform business is allowed to move forward. It is also desired to reinstate control over the language proficiency of service providers, referencing the former B1-level requirement.