By Months: Anti Poolamets
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at resisting EU tax legislation that encroaches upon the jurisdiction of member states. He/She is interested in knowing whether the Estonian government has lodged a protest against these measures, which violate the founding treaties.
09.2025
17 Speeches
The focus is on criticizing the government's performance and institutional oversight (specifically, internal control within the Ministry of Defence), referencing the National Audit Office's report. The speaker is operating as an opposition watchdog, demanding accountability and the correction of political errors, particularly regarding earlier cuts to national defence spending.
06.2025
38 Speeches
Legislatively, the speaker is primarily a proponent of opposition, submitting motions to reject bills related to the green transition, fuel adulteration, and immigration, which he deems detrimental and sovereignty-reducing. He supports the civil defense (shelters) bill but criticizes its delay and the lack of protective measures for rural areas. He is also actively opposed to funding directed toward improving the e-voting information system.
05.2025
28 Speeches
The speaker is primarily an opponent, strongly opposing the whistleblowing legislation and the implementation of gender balance quotas on corporate boards. He is proposing one specific bill: the ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 169 concerning indigenous and tribal peoples. Furthermore, he criticizes the government for introducing new revolutionary measures for which they lack a mandate.
04.2025
26 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's green transition and social policy (the hate speech law). It submitted an interpellation concerning the wind turbine industry's impact on defense capability and demands a radical overhaul of the legal system, highlighting injustice and the protraction of proceedings (the Lehtme, Kuusik, and Pihlakodu cases). Furthermore, it demands the preservation of material evidence related to e-voting and the promotion of cultural heritage digitalization.
03.2025
15 Speeches
Supports a draft law that would improve compensation for participants in reserve service, prioritizing the reimbursement of lost wages. A key focus is also the establishment of a commission that would thoroughly investigate the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and the actions of state officials concerning this matter. It strongly demands the dismissal of the Minister of Education due to the promotion of "uhhuu-sciences" (pseudosciences).
02.2025
20 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on opposing government initiatives, including the proposed hate speech law, the vehicle tax, and subsidies for offshore wind farms. A high priority is placed on amending the local elections act to eliminate voting rights for non-citizens, citing the necessity of improving legal continuity and mitigating security risks. Furthermore, it criticizes the e-residency program, arguing that it facilitates money laundering.
01.2025
18 Speeches
He tabled a draft resolution in the Riigikogu proposing that the government halt the planning of wind farms until an updated methodology for measuring infrasound is enacted. He supports accelerating national defense funding and is critical of the government’s draft budget bills, demanding their revision.
12.2024
31 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing major government bills, particularly the Climate-Resilient Economy Act, which is considered unconstitutional and should be sent to the Supreme Court for review. Also crucial is the restoration of Parliament’s rights regarding decisions on missions and war. A query was submitted to the Minister of Education concerning the content of school textbooks.
11.2024
28 Speeches
The speaker is a staunch opponent of the hate speech law and the bill that would add voting rights for non-citizens to the constitution. He/She supports the establishment of investigative committees concerning Rail Baltic and the Johanna-Maria Lehtme/Slava Ukraini case, citing the work of the VEB Fund committee as a positive example.
10.2024
25 Speeches
The focus is on highlighting the flaws in draft legislation and blocking its passage, particularly amendments to the Child Protection Act that would permit convicted individuals to work with children. It calls for the establishment of a bureau to investigate genocide crimes that have no statute of limitations, and for monitoring the completion of the Patarei prison center for victims of communism. Furthermore, it strongly opposes the Minister of Justice’s plan to promote "prison tourism" using foreign inmates.
09.2024
19 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the motion submitted to the Government of the Republic to overturn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision concerning the closure of the New York Consulate General, with the entity in question being a strong proponent of this motion. Furthermore, it addresses ministerial accountability and demands the resignation of the Minister of the Interior for violating the constitution during the confiscation of the Lihula monument.
07.2024
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax and submitting proposals for its amendment, particularly concerning exemptions for large families and people with disabilities. The politician is also active in discussions regarding ministerial confidence issues, demanding clarification concerning their previous controversial stances.
06.2024
12 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently aimed at challenging the draft government decision regarding the closure of the San Francisco consulate, emphasizing its national and economic significance. Furthermore, there is a call for the effective implementation of existing development plans (e.g., those addressing the fight against human trafficking and crime). The importance of court rulings concerning violations of operational restrictions (or conflicts of interest) for politicians and officials is also a matter of interest.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The primary focus is on opposing government policy and demanding alternatives, particularly concerning economic revitalization and easing energy prices. It emphasizes the need to address electoral fraud and issues concerning the legitimacy of local government, specifically those related to vote-buying. It supports taking out a loan for the development of national defense.
04.2024
35 Speeches
The speaker's primary legislative focus is the termination of e-voting, citing the lack of public trust and the issue of vote buying observed during local elections in Rakvere. He/She criticizes the government regarding the quality of its legislative output, demanding that proper impact assessments be conducted and that the Rules of Procedure and Internal Order Act be strictly followed. Furthermore, the speaker raises questions concerning the capital requirements for debt collection agencies and the need to improve electoral procedures within social welfare institutions.
03.2024
28 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government draft legislation, particularly the tax package (land tax, car tax), which is considered an infringement on property rights. A significant activity involves submitting formal inquiries concerning the scale of immigration and the ethical issues facing the government. Questions are also being raised regarding the security of e-voting and the subject of local referendums.
02.2024
19 Speeches
The legislative priorities include ensuring stable funding for national sciences (history, linguistics)—earmarking at least 10% of research funding—and improving the economic situation of students (by reimbursing student loans upon the birth of a child). Furthermore, he/she supports draft legislation that would tighten the language proficiency requirements for members of local governments and increase the accountability of electoral alliances.
01.2024
44 Speeches
The legislative focus is directed toward reducing the tax burden (draft bills concerning the lowering of income tax and VAT). The speaker is an active defender of the opposition's obstruction tactics and a critic of the coalition's failure to organize additional sessions necessary to advance legislation. He/She demands swift legislative changes regarding the registration of home births and the elimination of capability gaps in national defense.