Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-17
Political Position
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the green transition, particularly projects involving offshore wind farms. The speaker dismisses the green transition as "junk technology" and "climate mythology," arguing that it will lead to economic devastation and a loss of competitiveness. This position is intensely critical and framed around core values, highlighting the deceit and dishonesty inherent in the political objectives. They demand an immediate halt to the construction of wind farms.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the technical risks associated with wind energy, highlighting the danger of oil leaks if turbines collapse, as well as the costs of disposal. Specific financial data (an investment of 2.6 billion euros) is utilized, and references are made to scientists (Endel Lippmaa, Anto Raukas) and companies (Estonian Cell) to support claims of inefficiency and "climate mythology." Detailed environmental impacts (bird migration routes, fishing areas) are also addressed.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, dramatic, and urgent, employing intense and negatively charged language such as "junk technology," "Lysenkoism," and "the high-flying maneuvers of deceitful politicians." The speaker combines emotional accusations (corruption, fraud) with economic arguments, utilizing irony and citing "classics" (Greta Thunberg, paraphrasing Kaja Kallas). The tone is predominantly accusatory and cautionary.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary session debate, delivering multiple lengthy addresses and requesting additional time to fully articulate their positions. Reference is made to a discussion that took place behind closed doors within the special anti-corruption committee, indicating an awareness of parliamentary working procedures.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the leaders of the green transition, who are dubbed "climate mythologists," "unscrupulous politicians," and "bought scientists." The criticism is intense, accusing them of opacity, corruption, and deliberately damaging the economy. The attacks are both policy-based and procedural, demanding the complete termination of the policy.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information available regarding the willingness to cooperate; the speaker focuses on attacking opponents and demands the immediate suspension of the policy. While the concerns of entrepreneurs (Estonian Cell) are referenced, there is no mention of cooperation with other political forces.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is on the Baltic Sea and coastal areas, highlighting the detrimental impact of offshore wind farms on islanders and the fishing grounds of the Gulf of Riga. The visual and economic damage to Estonian heritage landscapes caused by onshore wind turbines is also mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly supportive of competitiveness and the market economy. The speaker opposes subsidies and the practice of pouring state money into unprofitable projects (2.6 billion), which ultimately harm the economy and private businesses. A warning is issued that the European economy risks falling apart if the green transition is not halted, and the necessity of maintaining a competitive economy is stressed.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed is the stigmatization and subsequent marginalization of (climate-critical) scientists within universities, framing this as a restriction of academic freedom. Emphasis is also placed on the destruction of heritage landscapes through their conversion into industrial zones, which is directly related to the valuation of cultural heritage and the quality of the living environment.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at immediately halting the construction of wind farms to prevent further economic and environmental damage. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current energy policy initiatives and criticizes the lack of transparency in making financing decisions.
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