Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-24
Political Position
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the current green transition policy and the development of wind energy, calling it "wind turbine folly" and "a scam." He emphasizes that state investments (2.8 billion euros in subsidies) are being directed to the wrong place, resulting in Europe's most expensive energy and the destruction of the economy. The political framework is strongly value-based (protecting heritage landscapes) and outcome-based (demanding the restoration of common sense and reliable analyses).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a detailed understanding of the negative impacts of wind farms, focusing particularly on the health risks associated with infrasound (inaudible noise) and the required impact zones (a minimum of 10–15 km). He/She references specific studies (a Chinese study on biomass reduction, the German film "Infrasound") and technical issues, such as the multi-million costs involved in dismantling the turbines and the lack of adequate regulatory acts.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is highly combative, urgent, and emotionally charged, utilizing strong negative comparisons and hyperbole. He compares current policy to the "Soviet lying machine" and the insane campaigns of the Khrushchev era, accusing opponents of mythomania and ridiculing health problems. Although specific figures (billions, meters, euros) are used, the primary goal is above all to express moral and political condemnation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All speeches were delivered during a single plenary session, specifically within the Q&A and presentations segment, which demonstrates active engagement in the ongoing debate. The speaker requested three additional minutes to extend the debate, indicating a desire to present their position thoroughly and at length. Data regarding broader patterns of activity is unavailable.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main targets of the criticism are proponents of the green transition, the government (the Reform Party), and specific individuals presenting the proposals (Mario Kadastik). The criticism is intense and covers both political aspects (subsidies, lack of proper analyses) and ethical dimensions (fraud, the spread of false information, and the mocking of health issues). Attempts to strip local governments of their decision-making power are criticized especially harshly, with critics calling this the Reform Party’s way of practicing democracy.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker referenced cooperation with "EKRE and other proponents of common sense," stressing the shared objective of saving Estonian taxpayer money and restoring common sense. He/She recognizes and supports those who stand up for their communities and have witnessed the negative effects of wind turbines firsthand. Data regarding bilateral or cross-party legislative cooperation is unavailable.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is strongly aimed at protecting specific Estonian regions and local municipalities from wind farms. Specific attention is drawn to Vinni municipality (150 giant turbines), Kose municipality (ongoing litigation), complaints concerning the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm, and the maritime areas of Saaremaa and the Gulf of Riga. The speaker stresses the destruction of heritage landscapes specifically in these naturally beautiful regions.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker opposes the extensive state subsidization (2.8 billion euros) of intermittent electricity, calling it a waste of money that is being fleeced from the Estonian people. He stresses that the high price of electricity is destroying viable industry and businesses. As an alternative, he proposes investing in the refurbishment of oil shale power plants and the construction of a nuclear power plant, underscoring the necessity of saving taxpayer money.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker emphasizes the direct impact of wind farms on public health (infrasound, health concerns) and the quality of life in communities, noting that people are even starting to migrate away from their homes. Another crucial social topic is the defense of local municipalities' rights against wind energy profiteers and the government—a matter tied directly to the issue of democracy.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker highlights the deficiencies in the current regulatory framework, which prevents an adequate response to the impacts caused by modern, massive wind turbines. He/She is a strong opponent of the existing wind energy subsidy schemes and supports legislative action that would protect local municipalities and mandate that wind farm companies cover the costs of decommissioning.
6 Speeches Analyzed