Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
2024-05-30
Political Position
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the economic recession and criticism of the green transition, which is viewed as the dismantling of the economy and a move toward a command economy. They demand rapid intervention to lower energy prices and stimulate the economy, contrasting the current deep slump with the success achieved by the previous government. The position is strongly national-conservative, defending the sovereignty of the Republic of Estonia against the "super tax" imposed by the European Union.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in macroeconomics, energy, and tax policy, utilizing specific data (e.g., 8% economic growth, 20% drop in exports). The focus is on analyzing the CO2 quota as a taxation issue, and reference is made to the warnings issued by Arvi Hamburg, Chairman of the Energy Council. Historical examples of the Reform Party's excise duty cuts in the early 2000s are also employed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, dramatic, and urgent, employing powerful metaphors (e.g., "modern command economy," "our Ruhr is being dismantled"). It relies on emotional appeals, describing the ruination and deindustrialization of the economy, and contrasts this approach with logical arguments regarding taxes and economic growth. The criticism is also extended to academics and state analysts who support the government's narrative.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the Riigikogu plenary session in May 2024, during which questions were posed and a substantial speech was delivered on the topic of economics and energy. An extension of time was requested, suggesting a desire to thoroughly elaborate on their positions. Data concerning other activity patterns is unavailable.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is Kaja Kallas’s government and the Reform Party, which are blamed for causing Europe’s deepest recession and a dramatic drop in exports. Criticism is also aimed at the ideological mythology of the green transition, which is leading to the destruction of the economy. There is also sharp criticism directed at the regime's analysts and academics who follow the government line and are keeping quiet about the rise in energy prices.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Strong emphasis is placed on the regional impact, highlighting the closure of major industries in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru, as well as the Kunda cement plant, due to energy prices. Closures in the wood and furniture industries are also mentioned, along with the lack of development in Estonian agricultural science.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
It supports stimulating economic growth by lowering excise duties (on alcohol, diesel, gas, and electricity) to reduce prices and ease bankruptcy pressure. It opposes balancing the budget solely through "belt-tightening" and considers the CO2 quota an unfair super tax. It advocates for taking out a loan to develop the national defense industry, viewing it as Estonia's "Nokia" for the next decade.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at lowering taxes that are crippling the economy and reversing the Green Transition policy. A key priority is developing the national defense industry to create jobs and ensure a sense of security. Short-term solutions are being demanded to ease the bankruptcy pressure on businesses.
4 Speeches Analyzed