Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-06
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the current structure of e-elections, highlighting the lack of oversight and the excessive power granted to experts. This stance is critical both procedurally and on a matter of principle, underscoring the necessity for greater transparency. The primary concern is the destruction of e-votes within a short timeframe, which prevents subsequent security audits.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of e-voting procedures, pointing out a concrete flaw regarding the deadline for destroying e-votes (within one month after the resolution of complaints). It is emphasized that auditability remains exclusively in the hands of experts, and the need for subsequent verification is referenced, for example, by researchers from Tallinn University.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and questioning, starting with polite thanks but immediately moving to sharp criticism. Logical arguments and a rhetorical question ("Isn't this also a cause for concern?") are used to emphasize the significance of the problem and the need for a solution.
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Activity Patterns
Data is available for only one appearance during a plenary session, which demonstrates activity in raising important issues in the Riigikogu chamber.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the e-voting system and its lack of oversight, as well as the excessive power granted to experts, which could lead to "very interesting decisions." The objection is procedural, focusing on systemic flaws that erode public trust.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the presenter respectfully and thanks them for raising the topic, indicating a readiness for dialogue. At the same time, however, they immediately pose a challenging question concerning the importance of resolving a specific problem.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, covering the procedures and security of e-voting.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The discussion addresses the reliability of the democratic process and the lack of citizen oversight regarding elections, which constitutes a crucial socio-political issue. The text emphasizes the necessity of ensuring both the auditability and transparency of elections.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at improving e-voting legislation, specifically by requiring the resolution of a particular flaw—the deadline for destroying ballots—in order to allow for post-factum security audits. The speaker is operating in the role of a critic and an advocate for reform.
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