Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Draft law amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) – Second Reading
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the amendments to the Environmental Code (Bill 611 SE), as they facilitate the opening of mines and the construction of Rail Baltic. The approach is value-driven, accusing the actions of the green transition of being environmentally hostile and unfriendly toward local communities. The stance is firm, demanding that the reading of the draft bill be halted.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding amendments to the Environmental Code, the streamlining of mining procedures, and regulations associated with the Rail Baltic project. Specific emphasis is placed on the reduction of the minister’s role, as well as the issue of mining royalties and compensation for local communities. Specific terminology, such as "sand quarry" and "limestone quarry," is employed.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is accusatory and combative, employing powerful emotional appeals to detail the suffering endured by communities (noise, dust, and road damage). Direct questions are posed, and emphasis is placed on the unfavorable and environmentally detrimental nature of the draft legislation. The tone is critical and straightforward, noting that these actions are being carried out "shamelessly."
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed against the initiators of the draft bill and, more broadly, against the "green transition actions," which are considered environmentally hostile. The criticism is intense and politically motivated, focusing on reducing the minister's role and simplifying mining procedures. No willingness to compromise has been expressed; instead, the demand is that the processing of the bill be terminated.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the stance of the EKRE faction and proposes that the reading of the draft bill be suspended. There is no information regarding the willingness to cooperate or the search for compromises with other factions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on local communities suffering the negative impacts of mining and quarrying (sand and lime). It is demanded that these communities receive a larger share of the mining royalties to compensate them for the environmental damage incurred. Simplifications related to the construction of Rail Baltic are also mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on regulating resource extraction, opposing its simplification for the benefit of large-scale projects. They support directing a larger share of extraction fees to local municipalities to ensure social compensation for the environmental burden.
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Social Issues
The issue of social justice in relation to environmental damage is addressed, emphasizing that communities are forced to endure noise and dust without adequate compensation (e.g., sports halls, community centers). There is a demand for the alleviation of the burden placed on these communities and for the protection of their rights against mining projects.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft act amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other acts (611 SE). The speaker is an active opponent, proposing on behalf of the faction that the reading of the draft act be terminated.
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