Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-15
Political Position
The speaker vehemently opposes the expansion of the European Union's taxation competence, viewing it as contrary to the founding treaties and a step toward federalization. The primary focus is protecting the fiscal independence of member states against institutional capture. This stance is robustly protective of sovereignty and national policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in European Union taxation and financial mechanisms, addressing specific topics such as the tobacco excise duty as an own resource and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Technical terminology is employed, and specific thresholds are referenced, for example, the taxation of companies with a net turnover exceeding 100 million euros.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and skeptical, employing strong language such as "is illegally hijacked, violating the foundational treaties." The speaker poses direct and pointed questions, stressing logical argumentation and voicing profound concern regarding the trajectory of the EU's actions.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the institutions of the European Union, which are criticized for interfering with the taxation competence of member states and for actions contrary to the founding treaties. The criticism is intense and focuses on the procedural and legal basis, accusing the EU of usurping tax law.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is seeking information on whether Estonia or other member states have protested against EU tax initiatives, citing a desire for coordinated interstate resistance. Data regarding internal cooperation within the Riigikogu is unavailable.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the international level, addressing the European Union's tax policy and its impact on the sovereignty of member states. There is no emphasis on specific local or regional topics.
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Economic Views
The economic stance is firmly opposed to increasing the tax burden and regulations, with warnings that a tax targeting large corporations could diminish overall competitiveness. They champion the fiscal autonomy of member states and the protection of business interests, standing in direct opposition to taxes imposed by the EU.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on resistance to European Union tax initiatives that encroach upon the jurisdiction of member states, such as the tax on large corporations and the classification of excise duties as own resources. The speaker acts as a staunch opponent of these measures.
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