Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the recognition and investigation of the genocidal crimes committed by the Soviet Union, particularly those targeting Crimean Tatars and Estonians. The speaker strongly supports the adoption of the statement, viewing it as a crucial step that underscores the condemnation of occupation and annexation. The political framework is clearly value-based, centering on historical memory, the restoration of the legal status quo, and Estonia's role as a model for other nations.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Soviet Union's crimes of genocide (Crimean Tatars, Ingrians, Estonians) and the processes involved in their international recognition, referencing specific countries and the timeframe of 2015–2024. They employ legal and historical terminology and propose concrete institutional solutions, such as establishing a bureau for investigating war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes of genocide that are not subject to a statute of limitations. This expertise is further evident in the stated need to investigate the cases of 132,000 repressed Estonian citizens.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, formal, and pressing, emphasizing the mission-critical importance of historical justice and memory ("essential," "we have a duty to remember"). The speaker employs emotional appeals, linking the fate of the Crimean Tatars to Estonia's own experience under occupation. The style is balanced, combining moral obligation with concrete institutional and legislative proposals.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the historical regime of the Soviet Union and its crimes of genocide, which are considered among the most brutal crimes against humanity in history. Furthermore, the crimes of genocide currently being perpetrated in a new form on the territory of Ukraine are sharply denounced. Specific political opponents or factions within the Riigikogu are neither mentioned nor criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker places strong emphasis on international cooperation, especially with Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, to strengthen the Riigikogu's role as an example for other nations. He also deems cooperation with Ukrainian historians and legal experts important in the investigation of communist genocide crimes, offering assistance in the digitalization of archives.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international issues (Crimean Tatars, Ukraine, the Baltic States, Poland) and national issues (Estonian repressed citizens, the Patarei complex). Special emphasis is placed on the moral obligation and regional connection to the Ingrians, whose settlement area stretched from Narva to St. Petersburg, and whose neighbors must speak on their behalf.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social theme is historical memory and justice for the victims of Soviet repressions, which is viewed as both a personal and collective duty. It is emphasized that among the 132,000 repressed Estonian citizens, someone comes from every single one of our families. Estonia’s role in taking in tens of thousands of Ingrian refugees is also mentioned.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on adopting Declaration 521 AE, which recognizes the genocide of the Crimean Tatars. Furthermore, a key priority is establishing a new institution under the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs dedicated to investigating crimes that have no statute of limitations. The speaker is also monitoring the fulfillment of the commitment to establish an international center for the investigation of communist crimes within the Patarei Prison complex by 2026.
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