Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is firmly opposed to state intervention in the business sector via ideological regulations, such as gender quotas or diversity mandates. This position is value-driven, emphasizing the private sector's autonomy, competence, and meritocracy. The current draft legislation is viewed as socialist and Euro-Marxist folly, which undermines society's sense of fairness and damages the economy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the principles governing business sector autonomy and management, focusing on the critical importance of expert competence when handling large sums of money and managing processes of social significance. There is a particularly strong focus on the historical consequences of U.S. anti-discrimination laws and their failure regarding the undermining of meritocracy principles.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative and critical, employing strong emotional terms such as "ideological delusions," "you are lying to us," and "the ultimate stupidity of Euro-Marxism." The speaker relies on logical arguments (loss of competence), but presents them with high intensity, using negative examples from the USA and warning against further ideological interference.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the governing parties and the European Union, who are accused of ideological imposition and socialist methods. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the opponents of obstructing the recruitment of competent experts, causing injustice, and lying. The actions of the opponents are referred to as "arm-twisting" and "becoming a business executive" while using socialist ideas.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is international and comparative, using the US experience with anti-discrimination laws as a cautionary example that resulted in injustice and societal tensions. The European Union is criticized for continuing to lag behind and pursuing failed policies (the "green transition"), which harms competitiveness.
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Economic Views
The text strongly advocates for private sector autonomy and minimal state regulation, viewing the imposition of quotas as a socialist idea that harms the economy. It is emphasized that state intervention impedes the selection of competent experts and the generation of profit, especially considering that paying taxes is already a heavy burden for businesses.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, the speaker is strongly opposed to all types of quotas (gender, racial, disability-based), viewing them as unfair and discriminatory against competent individuals. The argument is made that quotas intentionally suggest women have some sort of inherent disadvantage or disability because they supposedly cannot compete purely on merit. It is stressed that discrimination should be countered by providing education and opportunities, rather than through mandatory orders or mandates.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing Draft Bill 588 SE (Amendments to the Securities Market Act), primarily because it expands state regulation into the business sector and imposes ideological quota requirements. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this regulatory intervention, fearing its negative repercussions on the selection of experts.
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