Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly anti-government (Kaja Kallas and the coalition), focusing on ethical violations and the "blood business" conducted with Russia after 2014. The speaker demands the resignation of both the prime minister and the entire government, emphasizing that this constitutes a crisis of international reputation and moral compass. The stance is value-based and centers on the government’s ethical performance.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the financial magnitude of anti-Russia sanctions and trade, citing specific figures (e.g., 189 billion euros spent on EU gas and oil purchases, and Russia’s total revenue of 618 billion). The speaker is well-versed in the details of the business activities of specific businessmen (Oleg Ossinovski) and politicians (Kallas), and references the EU prohibitions concerning steel and iron products.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and moralizing, employing strong emotional terms like "blood money" and "sadistic war." It appeals to national shame, claiming that Estonia has fallen to the level of "banana republics." The discourse is direct and focuses on attacking specific individuals (Kallas, Ossinovski), rather than engaging in abstract political debate.
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Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the Riigikogu plenary session, during which both a procedural request for an extension of time and a substantive speech were made.
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Opposition Stance
The primary targets are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, the Reform Party, and the ruling coalition. The criticism is intense and primarily ethical, accusing them of continuing the "blood business" and circumventing sanctions. Also under attack is Oleg Ossinovski, the major businessman who funds the governing parties, who is labeled as corrupt and a sanctions-evading "elephant in the room."
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Collaboration Style
No data available.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international issues (Russia's aggression since 2014, Western business) and domestic topics (the ethics of the Estonian government, international reputation). Specific regional or local issues are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize ethical trade and are strongly opposed to conducting business with Russia after 2014, labeling it "blood business." Criticism is leveled against major businessmen who enrich themselves during the war and corrupt the political system by circumventing sanctions.
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Social Issues
The primary social theme concerns the nation's ethical compass and moral integrity, contrasting the ethical attitudes of EKRE voters with those of Reform Party voters. The speaker asserts that the "blood business" has become morally acceptable to Reform Party voters.
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Legislative Focus
There is no legislative focus; the priority is political accountability and demanding the government's resignation. Attention is drawn to the need to comply with the European Union's ban on the import of steel and iron products from Russia.
2 Speeches Analyzed