Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-22
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the green transition, deeming it economically devastating and environmentally hostile, and demands its immediate termination in Estonia. Secondly, there is an intense focus on national defense and security issues, criticizing the government's bungling and low operational capability (for example, concerning the shadow fleet and drone incidents). The political framework is clearly results-oriented and values-based, accusing the government of incompetence and the imposition of totalitarian policies.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the economic repercussions of the green transition, citing the long-term losses in the Swedish wind energy sector (seven consecutive years, averaging a 35% deficit). Specific emphasis is placed on the seaworthiness of naval vessels (using the Admiral Pitka case as an example) and the necessity of developing drone capabilities, highlighting Ukraine's experience as a viable and affordable solution for a small nation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, critical, and dramatic, employing strong accusations (e.g., "bungling," "powerless national defense," "in a burning house"). The speaker contrasts the government’s "hollow slogans" and "cliché-mongering" with sobering facts, emphasizing the urgent need for change. The text utilizes both logical arguments (economic comparisons with the USA and China) and emotional appeals (the destruction of natural landscapes).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, participating both in the debate on the green transition and in discussions of interpellations concerning security issues. He/She delivers sharp, critical remarks that focus on highlighting the government's failures and unfinished business.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government and the prime minister, who are sharply criticized for political incompetence, "institutional cover-up" (or "bureaucratic cronyism"), and a lack of transparency. The government is also accused of imposing a green transition that is both anti-environmental and totalitarian in nature, as well as deliberately weakening national defense capabilities (the scrapping of helicopters and ships). No compromise is being offered; instead, a complete change in the direction of policy is demanded.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Domestically, support is given exclusively to the EKRE-based opposition to the government’s policy, viewing it as the only party capable of halting the green transition. Internationally, there is a demand for close cooperation with capable maritime nations (Denmark, Finland, Sweden) in ensuring Baltic Sea security, aimed at preventing Estonia’s unsuccessful attempts to act unilaterally.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily domestic (the completion of Estonia's green transition, national defense) and international (EU policy, US anti-globalist policies, NATO/Baltic Sea security). The regional aspect addresses the impact of wind farms on Estonia’s pristine natural landscapes and heritage landscapes—areas where people have either remained or relocated specifically because of the beautiful natural environment.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic arguments are strongly directed against the government's green transition, which is viewed as damaging the economy, widening the productivity gap with the US, and turning Estonia into the consumer of the most expensive electricity in Europe. Warnings are issued against the country being "plundered," and emphasis is placed on the need to stop subsidizing the loss-making wind energy sector.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Briefly mentioned among the social issues is the opposition to gender-neutral toilets, which are regarded as undesirable "experiments" invading the Riigikogu.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is focused on stopping the "pseudo-green transition" in Estonia. It is also demanded that major energy decisions, which will affect households and businesses for decades, be made either in the Riigikogu or through a national referendum.
6 Speeches Analyzed