Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work
2024-10-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based, prioritizing human dignity and traditional concepts of gender. The speaker forcefully opposes the draft bill, which includes concepts of social gender, calling it the deliberate degradation of society. Economic issues (taxes) are secondary to him/her, and he/she considers the topic currently under discussion to be Estonia's biggest problem.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of gender identity terminology (trans man, cis man, non-binary person), even citing the website transinimesed.ee. This knowledge is primarily deployed to ridicule opponents and new concepts, rather than for neutral political analysis. He/She also references an awareness of Islamic norms and their impact on women's dignity in Europe.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and provocative, employing strong moral and religious connotations (such as "satanic"). The speaker issues direct challenges and rhetorical questions, aiming to shame opponents and urge them to preserve their dignity (e.g., "Kneel!", "When will you raise a rebellion?").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered as part of the legislative debate (the second reading of the draft bill). No other data is available regarding the frequency of speeches, meetings, or travel.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and liberal members of parliament, whose activities and integrity are fiercely attacked. The criticism targets both their political agenda and their personal dignity, accusing the opponents of degrading society and disregarding established norms. Separately, doctors affiliated with the Reform Party and the President of the Academy of Sciences are criticized for their silence and for acquiescing to political pressure.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker shows no willingness to cooperate, focusing instead on confrontation, and calls upon members of opposing parties to abandon their parties and preserve human dignity. The possibility of compromise is not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is divided between the national level (Estonian Constitution, Estonian doctors, voters of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia) and the international/European level, particularly concerning the effects of immigration and the Islamic faith. Local or regional topics are absent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic concerns are secondary; debating taxes is seen as less crucial than addressing questions of values and social degradation. The speaker points out that struggling to afford groceries is not Estonia’s biggest issue, stressing the supremacy of social values over economic matters.
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Social Issues
In the social sphere, there is strong opposition to the defense of the concepts of social gender and non-binary people, viewing this as an attack on human dignity. Immigration is also sharply criticized, with critics linking it to the spread of the Islamic faith, the establishment of Sharia norms, and the harassment of women in Europe, specifically highlighting genital mutilation and the obligation for women to wear masks.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft act (469 SE) concerning the ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 190. The speaker is a fierce opponent who is trying to halt the bill for ideological reasons, as it includes concepts of social gender which, in their estimation, are unacceptable.
2 Speeches Analyzed