Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on value-based criticism of education and science policy (social quagmires, pseudo-sciences) and economic policy (subsidy economics, socialist madness). The speaker emphasizes the economic decline and loss of competitiveness, employing intensely negative labels such as "brainless" and "Leninist." The speaker considers their primary mission to be protecting children and Estonia's intellectual space from the government's "follies."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of social gender concepts (non-binary, intersex) and the details of energy policy (wind turbine factories, subsidization). Political science and economic terms are used ("subsidy economy," "market economy," "planning committee"), but this knowledge is primarily applied to label and discredit the ideologies of opponents. Reference is made to PISA test results and economic decline figures to support criticism against the government's actions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and accusatory, employing harsh labels ("prophet of woo-woo sciences," "socialist madness") and hyperbole (doomsday panic, Mao Zedong). The speaker appeals directly to the public and children, emphasizing the need to protect Estonia's intellectual space and schools. Historical parallels (Lenin’s bas-relief, the planning committee) are used to discredit the opponents' policies, and extra time is demanded to extend the debate.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered during the plenary session, where questions were posed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. The speaker directly addressed members of the Riigikogu, scientists, teachers, and children. The speaker requested three additional minutes to extend the debate, indicating a desire to present their views comprehensively.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the government (specifically the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education) and ideological groups who are labeled as social democrats, liberals, and socialists. The criticism is intense, personal, and ideological, accusing the opponents of implementing Leninist projects, promoting pseudo-sciences, and destroying the Estonian economy. Compromise is ruled out, and the dismissal of the Minister of Education is demanded.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There are no references to cooperation, co-signing, or compromises; the rhetoric is instead geared toward confrontation and opposition. The speaker stresses the anticipated return of their political force (EKREIKE) so they can establish their value-based viewpoints.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is broadly national (Estonian children, economy, school) and international/supranational (European Union bureaucracy and climate policy). A specific project in Paldiski is mentioned, along with the impact of banning stove heating on 400,000 Estonians, which demonstrates concern for the country's residents and specific regions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-market and anti-subsidy, especially in the energy sector, where 2.6 billion euros in support payments are being criticized. The speaker accuses the government of driving the economy into the ground and destroying competitiveness. They oppose senseless bureaucracy, such as sustainability reports, which place a heavy burden on businesses.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
A central topic in social policy is education and gender identity, with the speaker being categorically opposed to the teaching of social genders (vula-genders, intersex) in schools, dismissing it as pseudoscience. The necessity of protecting Estonian children and the intellectual space is emphasized. The speaker affirms that there are only two sexes in Estonia: male and female.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing existing government policies—such as energy subsidies, climate regulations, and educational content—and demanding the resignation of the Minister of Education. Criticism also extends to regulations imposed by the Eurobureaucracy, including the proposed ban on stove heating and mandatory sustainability reports for businesses. Specific bills that the speaker would personally support or initiate are not mentioned.
3 Speeches Analyzed