Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly conservative and value-driven, focusing on sharp criticism of the government's actions and economic performance. The main issues include opposition to the teaching of social gender theory in schools and to "woo-woo sciences," as well as the condemnation of the government's subsidy-based economy and energy policy (wind turbine factories) as activities that destroy the market economy. The stance is strongly oppositional, demanding the dismissal of ministers and promising to restore traditional values upon the return of the EKREIKE coalition.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on topics related to political economy (market economy vs. subsidy economy, Leninism) and education policy, referencing PISA tests and the content of school textbooks. Specific numbers are utilized (2.6 billion, six times over-dimensioning) and terms such as "sustainability reports" and "pseudo-climate science." The necessity of focusing on applied sciences, mathematics, and physics is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is extremely combative, sarcastic, and emotional, employing strong historical comparisons (Lenin, Mao Zedong) and hyperbole ("brainless," "blind bureaucracy"). The speaker levels accusations and demands the dismissal of ministers, labeling opponents ("prophet of woo-woo sciences") and criticizing climate hysteria as a political tool. The appeals are aimed at protecting children and the mental space.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are the government (especially the Minister of Education and Research) and leftist and liberal forces, who are accused of establishing a socialist subsidy economy and "sexual democracy." The criticism is intense, personal, and political, labeling the minister "the prophet of woo-woo pseudo-sciences" and demanding his immediate dismissal. Compromise is ruled out, as the government's policy is considered "Leninist" and "utter nonsense."
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is national (the Estonian economy, Estonian schools, Estonian children) and at the European Union level (Euro-bureaucracy, climate policy). Specific projects are mentioned, such as the gigantic hole in Paldiski and the threat of banning stove heating for 400,000 Estonians, which is referenced as a consequence of European Union regulations.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-market and anti-subsidy, criticizing the 2.6 billion expenditure on energy projects and labeling it a "Leninist subsidy economy." Emphasis is placed on the decline in competitiveness and the stagnation of the economy due to excessive bureaucracy (sustainability reports) and socialist slogans. It supports fiscal discipline and opposes state-led over-dimensioning.
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Social Issues
On social issues, the stance is extremely conservative, sharply opposing the teaching of social genders (non-binary, intersex) in schools, labeling it "woo-woo science" and "socialist madness." Emphasis is placed on the need to protect children and restore the traditional understanding of two sexes (male and female). They also sharply criticize requirements for gender and racial diversity on corporate boards.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on opposing existing regulations and policies, particularly concerning the increase in energy subsidies and the growth of climate science-based bureaucracy (sustainability reports). It calls for the removal of the Minister of Education and Research from office and demands that applied sciences, mathematics, and physics be prioritized in the education system. It also opposes the idea of banning traditional stove heating.
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