Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
2025-09-15
Political Position
The political focus is directed at assessing the activities and accountability of state institutions, especially through criticism regarding the Ministry of Defence's lack of internal control. Another strong position relates to food security and the management of the wild animal population, contrasting with the restraint shown in hunting, which has caused significant damage. The framing is strongly aimed at evaluating the administrative capacity of the government and ministries, and assessing the consequences of political decisions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in public sector internal control and auditing, referencing the National Audit Office report and the necessity of restoring internal control. They also possess knowledge regarding environmental and agricultural matters, particularly concerning the spread of African Swine Fever, wild boar population levels, and wolf hunting. The speaker utilizes specific terminology such as "internal control," "food security," and "population control."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative, critical, and demanding, underscoring the need for accountability and explanations ("How is all this even possible?"). Formal address is employed ("Dear Minister!"), and the argumentation is logical, relying on facts and specific references (the State Audit Office report, farmers' losses). The tone is one of concern, particularly regarding food security and the absence of internal controls.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Data has only been presented for one plenary session (15.09.2025), during which the speaker raised two questions on different topics. This indicates active participation in the sessions through the submission of questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the inefficiency of institutional management (the lapse of internal control at the Ministry of Defence) and policies that have restricted the hunting of game animals. The speaker suggests that these hunting restrictions stem from "green transition arguments" or other unreasonable causes, which have inflicted enormous damage on farmers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues (Ministry of Defence administration) and broader questions of environmental and food security that impact Estonian farmers and rural areas. Specific local projects or regions are not highlighted.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views focus on preventing damage, criticizing policies that have jeopardized food security and caused significant financial losses for farmers. Indirectly, he supports the interests of the agricultural sector by demanding stricter limits on the wild animal population.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on overseeing government activities, particularly based on the reports issued by the National Audit Office, and demanding explanations regarding the absence of internal controls. Furthermore, a priority is the review of regulations pertaining to limiting the wild animal population to safeguard food security and farmers' interests.
2 Speeches Analyzed