Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Inquiry regarding the court budget reduction plan (no. 669)
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly against the government’s plan to cut courts, especially regarding the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the importance of state presence, security, and regional policy in Ida-Virumaa. It criticizes the government’s spending priorities, questioning the large subsidies allocated to wind energy while simultaneously pursuing minor savings. The priority is regional stability and preserving the state’s reputation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy, especially in the context of the socio-economic situation and security of Ida-Virumaa. He/She has knowledge of the organization of the judicial system, emphasizing the need for private offices for those engaged in intensive intellectual work. He/She highlights their previous experience as a heritage preservation specialist, valuing the architectural merit and representational quality of buildings.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is passionate, sharp, and confrontational, utilizing repeated emphasis and rhetorical questions. It combines emotional appeals (the weakening of Ida-Viru County, damaging the country's reputation) with logical arguments (comparison of figures, citing judges' positions). It uses formal language but expresses a strong personal conviction.
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Activity Patterns
It refers to viewing statistics concerning Ida-Viru County regarding the migration of residents to Harju County. It quotes the written statement of the Jõhvi judges and references the minister's earlier visit to the Jõhvi courthouse. Other data concerning the frequency or pattern are absent.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is the minister and the government, who face sharp criticism over a plan deemed unacceptable from a regional policy standpoint. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the government of disregarding security concerns and harming the state's reputation in Ida-Virumaa. This pits the government's vision of a digital state against the genuine need for a physical presence.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is intensely regional, centered specifically on Ida-Virumaa (Jõhvi) and the necessity of developing it into a regional hub. It stresses that the state's presence must not be diminished in this area, which is currently facing significant economic pressure (due to the impact of the green transition) and security challenges. Furthermore, it opposes the centralization of services in Tallinn and Harju County.
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Economic Views
The speaker criticizes government spending, deeming the 2.5 billion euro subsidy for wind energy excessive and inefficient. They advocate for maintaining a state presence in Ida-Virumaa through job creation, particularly in light of the disappearance of high-wage positions. They suggest that savings should be sought by negotiating with major entrepreneurs, rather than by shutting down state agencies.
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Social Issues
Focuses on social access to justice and digital inequality. It stresses that digital solutions (video hearings, working from home) are not suitable for all citizens, as many lack smart devices, skills, or a proper internet connection. It defends the dignity and visibility of the state in architecture.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on opposing the government’s administrative/fiscal reduction plan (Parliamentary inquiry regarding the courts’ cut plan). It operates as a defender of existing regional infrastructure and state presence, rather than as an initiator of new legislation.
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