Session Profile: Anti Poolamets

XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

2025-10-16

Political Position
The political platform heavily focuses on the economic damage resulting from the decline in tourism, specifically highlighting a 70% drop in turnover and significant job losses. This stance is results-driven, expressing particular concern over the impoverishment of tourist areas due to the reduction in affluent visitors.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of economic indicators in the tourism and hospitality sector, citing a specific 70% decline in turnover. The purchasing power of tourists is also highlighted, along with a comparison of food prices to those in Helsinki, which indicates an awareness of price competition.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, concerned, and respectful, posing questions directly to the presenter ("Respected Presenter"). The speaker utilizes specific data (a 70% drop in turnover) and examples (Lahepere villa, northern neighbors) to illustrate the severity of the economic situation.

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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.

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Opposition Stance
There is insufficient data.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is respectful and supportive, thanking the presenter for raising an important topic and acknowledging their recent observation regarding health. The speaker attempts to incorporate the presenter's professional experience (as a food service entrepreneur) when responding to questions.

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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed at the economic situation of Estonia’s tourism regions, where jobs are being lost. A significant international aspect is related to the decrease in visits from our northern neighbors (tourists) and price competition (Helsinki).

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of maintaining tourism revenue and turnover to preserve jobs and prevent impoverishment. Concerns are raised regarding the loss of affluent tourists and Estonian food prices matching or even exceeding those in Helsinki.

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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, people’s health is mentioned briefly, acknowledging the speaker’s observation, but this topic is not the main focus of the talk.

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Legislative Focus
There is insufficient data.

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