Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and critical of the government's actions. The speaker opposes the state's arrogance and bullying, which leaves children without a personal identification code and a name, stressing that this amounts to punishing the weakest members of society. He criticizes the ideological focus of certain parties (referencing the issue of same-sex families), which, in his view, overshadows the resolution of genuine social problems.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Vital Statistics Registration Act and the gray area surrounding unassisted home births, emphasizing that this practice does not violate the law. They possess detailed knowledge concerning the closure of maternity wards in South Estonian hospitals (Põlva, Valga) and the associated minimum required numbers (300 births). This expertise is further supported by the use of several real-life examples and direct quotes.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, emphasizing injustice and the arrogance of the state. Numerous real-life examples and quotes (Marit, Katrina, Uno Trumm, a member of the ambulance crew) are used to illustrate both the absurdity and the seriousness of the situation. The tone is sharp toward officials and politicians, accusing them of engaging in spiteful harassment.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the first reading of Draft Act 106 SE, presenting lengthy and detailed arguments and requesting additional time. Furthermore, they participated in the debate on the Riigikogu's work procedures, criticizing the organization of the timing of the Ukrainian President's visit.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are "the state," Ministry of Interior officials, and politicians, who are accused of haughtiness, malice, and punishing the weakest members of society. Other parties are also criticized (the great humanists) for prioritizing ideological racket over the fundamental rights of children. The criticism is intense and accusatory.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, centered on Southern Estonia, criticizing the closure of the Põlva and Valga maternity wards and emphasizing the dangerous, long distances (up to 200 km) involved in rural areas. Other hospitals (Narva, Järvamaa, Kuressaare, Viljandi) are also mentioned, suggesting a wider problem with regional healthcare facilities.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The speaker focuses on social injustice concerning children who are effectively invisible to the state—those born outside a hospital and left without a personal identification code. He/She sharply criticizes the state's priorities, which are centered on the issue of same-sex families while neglecting the fundamental rights of children.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft amendment (Bill 106 SE) to the Vital Statistics Registration Act. Support is being given for its passage in order to resolve the issue of unregistered children and put an end to the state-imposed hardship in the gray area. Attention was also paid to procedural matters concerning the organization of the Riigikogu's work in connection with the scheduling of a state visit.
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