Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act (Bill 696 SE)
2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on defending sovereignty, opposing federal laws imposed by the EU, which even pose a threat to political communication. This is a value-based stance, centering on the dangers of censorship and the increasing control exercised by the executive branch. The speaker expresses concern that the bill (696 SE) is being turned into a political instrument by ideological allies.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong command of legislative procedures, emphasizing the draft law's poor legal clarity and its convoluted definition spread across numerous pages. Specifically, the speaker highlights their knowledge regarding the potential for executive branch regulators to manipulate the system, citing the use of the Technical Regulatory Authority as an example of exerting political pressure.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, alarming, and anxious, utilizing strong emotional appeals (e.g., the brutal loss of sovereignty). Direct personal attacks are employed against the minister, accusing him/her of being pro-censorship and supporting the regulation of hate speech. Examples appealing to fear (political censorship, the attempt to take a radio broadcast off the air) are added to the logical arguments (lack of legal clarity).
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Activity Patterns
Activity patterns are restricted to participation in the first reading in the Riigikogu of the draft Act (696 SE) amending the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act. Other data concerning frequency, events, or travel are absent.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the European Union (as the enforcer of federal law) and the executive branch, especially the minister, who is personally accused of being hungry for censorship. The criticism is intense, ideological, and procedural, focusing on the dangers of abuse of power and political manipulation. No willingness to compromise is being expressed.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data available regarding the style of cooperation, willingness to compromise, the formation of coalitions, or the joint initiation of bills.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national and international levels, addressing the impact of Estonian sovereignty and European Union law. Specific regional or local topics, industries, or communities are not covered.
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Economic Views
There is no data available regarding positions on taxes, the budget, trade, or economic growth. The discussion focuses on regulatory control and political manipulation, rather than economic policy.
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Social Issues
In social matters, opposition is directed at regulation implemented under the guise of protecting minorities, which is viewed as an instrument of censorship. Concern is expressed that such regulation could lead to the banning of political posters and facilitate the advance of certain ideologies (e.g., Islam).
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill (696 SE) amending the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act. The speaker is a strong opponent, criticizing the bill's ambiguity and its potential to become an instrument of political control.
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