By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is fiercely opposed to the government’s green transition policy and the future climate law, which are characterized as economically devastating, undermining competitiveness, and leading to a totalitarian dystopia. The speaker identifies energy policy as the primary driver of the economic recession. Their viewpoint is strongly grounded in core values (freedom, scientific rigor) and tangible results (citing 12 consecutive quarters of economic decline). They emphasize that the "non-green" project is collapsing, referencing international examples.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the government's draft bill concerning the constitutional inclusion of voting rights for non-citizens, calling it constitutional nihilism and a security threat. The political stance is value-driven, emphasizing the dignity of citizenship and sovereignty, and criticizes the ruling coalition (especially the Reform Party) for dancing to the tune of the Social Democrats (Sotsid) on issues of taxation, budget, and suffrage. The speaker believes the coalition should seek support from the opposition instead, in order to cease flirting with the social democratic agenda.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's economic incompetence and fiscal opacity. The speaker vigorously opposes state funding for far-left non-profit organizations, viewing it as essentially funneling money toward ideological extremism. The main emphasis is placed on curbing inflation and improving the standard of living for residents, framing the entire critique as a result of the government's poor performance.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance regarding the management of government mega-projects and national defense, emphasizing that the massive costs associated with Rail Baltic pose a threat to the state budget. This political position is heavily focused on demanding accountability and transparency, deeming the establishment of investigative committees necessary. The key issues are the stability of national defense and the financial risks of Rail Baltic.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly skeptical of and opposed to distant military operations (Syria, Mozambique), highlighting the limited knowledge base and the history of failed projects (Afghanistan, Mali). The primary focus is on respecting parliamentarism and preventing the executive branch from engaging in unacceptable power grabs, demanding a clear legal basis and full parliamentary awareness for every mission. The speaker holds the view that a small country should not be at the forefront of matters about which it genuinely knows nothing.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional to the liberal regime, centering on the defense of national sovereignty and resistance to further federalization within the European Union. The most contentious issues are the hate speech law, which is deemed unconstitutional, and the halting of the forced green transition. The overall framework is strongly value-based, highlighting corruption and the ethical failings of the government, while demanding "less federalization, more nation-state."
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is highly results-oriented and critical, focusing on the government's inaction regarding the prevention of social problems and the failure of regional policy. The speaker is vehemently opposed to the relocation of state institutions (such as the Jõhvi courthouse) from Ida-Virumaa and demands immediate action to tackle drug problems. However, they support the continuation of housing subsidies for young families in areas suffering from market failure.