Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-13
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's centralization plans and austerity measures, particularly regarding the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse. The most crucial issues are regional policy, the state's presence in Ida-Virumaa, and security, all of which are considered priorities. The stance is value-based, emphasizing the dignity of the state and the importance of maintaining a presence in a region where thousands of jobs are being lost.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of regional policy (the development of Ida-Virumaa, the example of Jõhvi Prison), architecture and heritage protection (representative buildings, Tsarist-era stature), and the organization of the judicial system. Specific figures are used when comparing government expenditures (2.5 billion for wind energy support vs. a half-million saving). Reference is also made to judges' letters and statistics concerning the lack of digital access.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and penetrating, employing strong emotional appeals when describing the situation in Ida-Virumaa ("part of a hurrah-based project," "all of this is being torn down"). The speaker addresses the minister directly, repeatedly posing rhetorical questions and balancing logical arguments (access to justice) with an emphasis on dignity and security.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the minister and the government, who are being criticized for a courthouse closure plan that is regionally unacceptable. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, accusing the government of disregarding the security argument and the argument regarding state presence. The government's actions are being labeled as the weakening of Ida-Virumaa.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is extremely regional, concentrating heavily on the need to develop Ida-Virumaa and Jõhvi and maintain the state's presence. It is emphasized that Jõhvi must be developed as a regional center, and that reducing the state's presence will damage the country's reputation in a region where thousands of jobs are being eliminated.
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Economic Views
Economic views are critical of the government’s spending priorities, contrasting the enormous subsidy for the wind energy business (2.5 billion) with minor savings achieved by cutting essential services. They support the preservation of jobs created through state presence (e.g., prison officers) in Ida-Virumaa and recommend negotiating with businesspeople to lower prices.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, access to justice is emphasized, criticizing the excessive reliance on the digital state and remote work setups. It is noted that many citizens lack smart devices, the necessary skills, or a proper internet connection, which is why physical presence at court hearings is necessary to ensure the population's access to the judicial system.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on challenging the government's administrative decision (the closure of the Jõhvi courthouse), a matter tied to regional policy and the administration of justice. The speaker acts as the objector, stressing that reducing the state's presence constitutes the wrong course of action.
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