Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-03-17
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's failures in social and language policy, as well as in preserving rural life. The speaker emphasizes value-driven topics (national security, birth rate, respect for the law) and criticizes the sudden deterioration of the situation, comparing it to the early 1990s.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding language policy (specifically, the provision of B-level foreign language teachers) and the education of children with special needs (including investments and specialists for the Vana-Vigala school). Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about the connection between media management and security risks, criticizing the role played by a Russian citizen in the leadership of ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals and irony. The speaker uses quotes and references to criticize the opponents' viewpoints and poses sharp rhetorical questions, accusing the ministers of living in "another reality."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All the speeches took place during a single plenary session, addressing the Prime Minister and ministers on important social and security issues. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other addresses is unavailable.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, the honorary chairman of her party, and the government, all of whom are accused of ignoring laws and fostering negative attitudes. Strong criticism has also been leveled at the leadership of ERR regarding issues of Russian citizenship and security risks, calling into question both their suitability and the channel's funding.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
No data available
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on maintaining the viability of rural areas and preventing the consequences of austerity measures that lead to the dissolution of community life. Specifically, the situation of the Vana-Vigala school is highlighted, and the danger that people will relocate to Central Finland is mentioned.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The attitude towards austerity is critical, especially when it comes at the expense of rural areas and leads to the decline of community life. [The policy/speaker] supports maintaining state investments and retaining specialists in regional centers (e.g., Vana-Vigala) to prevent residents from leaving.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Focuses on shaping positive attitudes toward the birth rate, while criticizing the government's previous offensive statements regarding women of childbearing age. It strongly urges the enforcement of the Language Act and supports maintaining the education of children with special needs (SEN children) in specialized schools.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on the deficiencies in the enforcement of existing laws (especially the Language Act), criticizing the widespread disregard for these regulations. It supports removing Russian from the list of B-level foreign languages and investigates the current status of providing new language teachers.
4 Speeches Analyzed