By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing individual freedom and the protection of private property, while opposing centralized Soviet urban planning and the taxation of cars. Concern over the legitimacy of elections is also at the forefront, criticizing both the security of e-voting and instances of vote buying. He/She vigorously opposes measures deemed communist and champions a US-style culture of private homeownership.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The political focus is on the credibility of anti-Russia sanctions and stopping their circumvention, which is framed as a question of national reputation and moral integrity. The speaker urgently calls upon the governing parties for moral clarity and concrete action, particularly concerning Oleg Ossinovski's business activities and party donations. The stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the necessity of distancing oneself from oligarchs who conduct business with Alisher Usmanov.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly critical of the systemic bias and politicization within the Prosecutor's Office, which is evident in double standards and inefficient procedural economics. The speaker highlights the injustice in the administration of justice, where politically connected individuals (Mary Kross) are treated leniently, while opponents (Marti Kuusik) or minor infractions (an 8-euro haircut) are prosecuted using a disproportionately large amount of resources. This is value-based criticism focused on the functioning of the rule of law.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is heavily centered on national defense, with criticism directed at past attempts to abolish mandatory military service and the current "affordable" (read: ineffective) national defense concept. The position clearly advocates for a strong and capable defense capacity, highlighting the sheer volume of lost training and the necessity of establishing an armored force. The framing is largely policy- and results-driven, criticizing the negative consequences of previous decisions.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political focus is heavily centered on the government's ethical failure and national security, demanding the prime minister's immediate resignation due to ties to Russian business. The speaker sharply criticizes the dragging out of security issues, referencing the Herman Simm case and asserting that the government has morally failed. Furthermore, he/she supports increasing direct democracy at the local level, citing the example of Switzerland to alleviate concerns.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government (Kaja Kallas and the coalition), focusing on ethical violations and the "blood business" conducted with Russia after 2014. The speaker demands the resignation of both the prime minister and the entire government, emphasizing that this constitutes a crisis of international reputation and moral compass. The stance is value-based and centers on the government’s ethical performance.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the current unstable energy and industrial policy. Energy security is considered paramount, emphasizing the need to maintain substantial reserves (1000 MW) and prevent power outages. The stance is results-oriented, focusing on maintaining economic competitiveness and avoiding the risk of a drop in the standard of living. It strongly criticizes reliance on fluctuating solar and wind energy.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly advocates for the defense of the nation-state and the interests of the indigenous population, sharply opposing multiculturalism, which is viewed as an unconstitutional dystopia. In the energy sector, they support the sensible implementation of renewable energy but oppose the dismantling of baseload generation. The speaker’s position is strongly value-based and confrontational, focusing on cultural conflict and security threats.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s changes in tax policy, particularly the introduction of a progressive income tax. However, the most striking element is the intense, value-driven position regarding the preservation of the language and culture of Ukrainian refugees, which is framed within the context of genocide and occupation. The speaker questions the government's actions, which, in their estimation, are eradicating Ukrainian language proficiency.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to new taxes, particularly the taxation of residential land and behavior-modifying (or "nudge") car taxes. The political platform is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the protection of private property, freedom of choice, and the preservation of an ownership society. High-intensity opposition to the government's policies, which are viewed as contradictory and restrictive of liberty.