Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Open mic
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the Brussels-driven, globalist "green transition," which is viewed as an anti-nature and totalitarian ideology. They stress the necessity of making major energy decisions either through a national referendum or in the Riigikogu (Parliament) itself, specifically to prevent economic impoverishment and the loss of competitiveness. The speaker positions EKRE as the only force capable of stopping this "fake green transition" in Estonia, adopting a clearly value-based and anti-globalist direction.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the economic ramifications of energy policy and the green transition, referencing differences in competitiveness among the USA, China, and Europe, as well as the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Specific statistical data concerning losses in the Swedish wind energy sector (running at a loss for seven consecutive years, averaging minus 35%) are used to support their position. The impact of the green transition on natural and heritage landscapes is also highlighted.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is insistent, alarming, and highly combative, describing the situation as being in a "burning house" and warning against being the last ones left behind. Strong emotional appeals are employed, emphasizing the destruction and degradation of nature, while opponents' policies are labeled as totalitarian and pseudo-democratic. The speech is formal, yet it includes sharp personal analogies (for example, comparing the minister's supposed love of nature to being present at a cow giving birth).
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Activity Patterns
The address was delivered during the Riigikogu's open microphone session, referencing the green transition debate that took place the same day, in which the minister also participated. This demonstrates active involvement in parliamentary debates and a readiness to utilize the open mic platform to present one's views. No other regular activity patterns or meetings are apparent.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the coalition (Minister Sutt, Erkki Keldo), who are accused of pseudo-democracy and forcing through an anti-environmental green transition. The criticism is intense, labeling the opponents’ policies as a globalist ideology and totalitarian experimentation. Erkki Keldo is particularly criticized for threatening to strip local governments of their right to voice.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is purely partisan, emphasizing that only EKRE is capable of stopping the "fake green transition." There is a complete absence of any reference to a willingness to compromise or collaborate with other political parties, as the speaker believes the current policy must be completely terminated.
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Regional Focus
The focus is twofold: national (Estonian energy and households) and international (Brussels' policy and the global competitiveness of the USA/China). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the loss of pristine natural landscapes due to the construction of wind farms, and the risk that local municipalities will lose their decision-making power concerning the planning of these wind farms.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly anti-regulatory regarding the green transition, arguing that it results in high electricity prices, damages productivity, and undermines Europe’s competitiveness vis-à-vis the United States. They advocate for an economic policy that avoids relying on unprofitable, subsidy-dependent industries and protects the state from being "plundered."
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, there is brief mention of opposition to "gender-neutral toilets" in the Riigikogu, which are viewed as undesirable and intrusive experiments being forced upon the parliament building. This indicates resistance to progressive social changes.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on suspending legislation related to the green transition and moving key energy decisions either to a national referendum or directly to the Riigikogu floor. Opposition is being mounted against draft laws that threaten to strip local governments of their right to have a say regarding wind farm developments, underscoring the necessity of protecting democratic procedures when dealing with major investments.
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