Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Inquiry concerning the construction of indoor football arenas (No. 498)
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position strongly supports the establishment of regional sports infrastructure, especially in smaller local governments. Emphasis is placed on the need to adjust the project conditions to prevent poorer local governments from facing difficulties due to rising construction costs. The stance is clearly policy- and results-driven, focusing on regional policy objectives.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the effect of construction costs on municipal budgets and the requirements for national grant projects. Specific terminology is employed, such as "standard design" and "adjustment of project terms." The analysis centers on funding mechanisms and regional policy requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned yet practical, emphasizing the urgency of regional needs ("A sad example," "very, very necessary"). Logical argumentation is employed (the rise in construction costs), mixed with an emotional appeal (youth sports engagement, poorer municipalities). The address is formal, posing a question to the rapporteur.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the existing project terms, which are unfair and push poorer municipalities into hardship. Specific political opponents are not named; instead, the shortcomings of the system are criticized, particularly its failure to account for inflation and regional inequality.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus, emphasizing the regional policy necessity and supporting smaller local governments. Jõhvi is highlighted as a specific example, where the construction of a hall is "very, very necessary." The objective is to protect "slightly poorer municipalities" from price increases.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on the negative impact of rising construction costs on local municipalities and their difficult financial situation. There is support for increasing state subsidies (covering 50–75% of the project cost) to alleviate the financial hardships faced by poorer municipalities and ensure the necessary infrastructure can be built.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on supporting youth sports participation and its importance in the context of regional development. The construction of sports halls is viewed as a crucial social investment.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards amending and adjusting the conditions of state support programs. The objective is to establish a more stable funding model (a fixed percentage of the standard project cost), which would help local governments avoid issues caused by rising prices.
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