Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
An inquiry regarding the shrinking scope of Estonian language usage (no. 711)
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the narrowing scope of the Estonian language and the disregard for the Language Act, which is viewed as a sharp decline resulting from the government's actions. The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance regarding the current situation, drawing comparisons to the early 1990s. A positive development highlighted is the removal of Russian from the list of B-level foreign languages, signaling support for a stricter language policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the implementation of language policy, referring to problems with the enforcement of the Language Act and the language requirements in the service sector. Separately, the specifics of the education sector are highlighted, such as the status of B-level foreign languages and the issue of providing teachers for Swedish and Finnish languages.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharply confrontational and accusatory, utilizing strong emotional expressions and irony (e.g., the example of the sign "I don't care about laws"). The speaker employs contrast, accusing the minister of living "in another reality" and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation through historical comparison with the 1990s.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the minister and the government, who are accused of ignoring laws and denying the reality of the situation. The criticism is intense and focuses on the government's failure to ensure the enforcement of the Language Act, which has led to the deterioration of the situation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the status of the Estonian language and education policy nationwide. The war in Ukraine is mentioned as an epoch-defining event, but there is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the status of the Estonian language and ensuring its use in the service sector, demanding strict compliance with language requirements. Regarding education, there is support for replacing Russian with other B-level foreign languages, such as Swedish and Finnish.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on the enforcement of the Language Act, the ignoring of which is considered a serious problem. The speaker supports the amendment to the Education Act, which concerns the abolition of the status of Russian as a B-foreign language, as a positive development.
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