Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the technological advancement of national defense, particularly in the field of drone technology. The politician expresses serious concern that current efforts are insufficient, given the sector's feverish pace of development. He stresses the need to redouble these efforts and support domestic industry, prioritizing performance and accelerated operational speed.
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Topic Expertise
The politician demonstrates expertise in drone technology and the speed of its development, noting that changes occur even within a single month. He is aware of the existence of domestic manufacturers and has visited them. He also emphasizes the affordability of drone technology compared to expensive traditional defense equipment, such as fighter jets.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and insistent, expressing concern over the insufficient pace of action. Logical arguments are employed, such as comparing costs and highlighting the potential of drone technology. It concludes with a specific political demand that calls for significant acceleration and support.
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Activity Patterns
The politician has been actively engaging with the defense industry sector, visiting domestic drone manufacturers. He actively participates in discussions concerning the nation's long-term development strategy, raising specific and critical questions about the sector's progress.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's position challenges the current pace and scale of the state's efforts in the drone sector, deeming the current initiatives insufficient. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, rather than personal, and focuses on the need to significantly speed up development.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is inquisitive and solution-oriented, seeking ways for the state to accelerate the sector's development and support domestic industry. The politician presents a constructive proposal for increasing government procurement.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the development of Estonia's defense capability and domestic industry. Support for the domestic drone industry through orders is emphasized.
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Economic Views
Supports the use of government procurement to stimulate the economy and support domestic industry. It views the development of the drone sector as an affordable and strategic investment for Estonia, one that does not require massive expenditures like purchasing fighter jets.
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Social Issues
The social focus is on educating young people and involving them in the technology sector. The politician emphasizes the opportunities for teaching drone technology in robotics clubs, linking the development of the defense industry with education and skills development.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on accelerating policy implementation and refining the state procurement system to bolster the domestic defense industry. The politician is taking the lead, calling for a significant acceleration in the development of the sector.
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