By Months: Anti Poolamets
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.