By Plenary Sessions: Anti Poolamets

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Demonstrates knowledge of electoral security and risks, using specific terminology such as the "insider problem" and referencing the international expert community. He/She quotes specific sources, for example, US computer expert Barbara Simons from Boston University, to emphasize the impossibility of verifying internet voting. He/She is also familiar with historical models of urban planning, contrasting Soviet-era panel buildings with housing construction that emphasizes individual freedom.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of specific mechanisms for sanctions evasion, referencing the redirection of machine tools from Muuga to Kyrgyzstan and subsequently to the Russian military industry. Specific names are utilized (Oleg Ossinovski, Veronika Ossinovskaja, Alisher Usmanov), along with financial data (over 700 million euros transferred, a 35,000 euro donation). This knowledge is based on journalistic sources, primarily data provided by Eesti Ekspress.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the legal system and the procedural rules governing the Prosecutor's Office, citing specifics such as procedural economy, the principle of opportunity (discretion), and limitations on investigative actions. Concrete examples are provided, along with references to previous high-profile court cases (Kross, Kuusik, the 8-Euro case) and Legal Committee hearings. Postimees is quoted and prosecutors' internal circulars are referenced, further confirming the depth of their knowledge.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of national defense planning and military capabilities, utilizing specific terminology such as "division," "conscription," "armored forces," and "tank battalion." Particular attention is paid to the complexity and timeline involved in establishing a tank capability, raising questions about the acquisition of necessary skills and proficiency.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Estonian security history (Herman Simm) and several corruption scandals (the VEB Fund, Autorollo, Porto Franco, money laundering), using these examples as arguments to illustrate systemic failure. He is also familiar with comparative politics, citing examples such as the frequency of direct democracy in Switzerland and the impeachment of Lithuanian President Rolandas Paksas over his ties to Russian business interests.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the financial magnitude of anti-Russia sanctions and trade, citing specific figures (e.g., 189 billion euros spent on EU gas and oil purchases, and Russia’s total revenue of 618 billion). The speaker is well-versed in the details of the business activities of specific businessmen (Oleg Ossinovski) and politicians (Kallas), and references the EU prohibitions concerning steel and iron products.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and security, referencing specific reserve capacities (1000 MW) and storage technologies (the Paldiski reservoir). Furthermore, knowledge of international economic competition is evident, comparing energy prices for US and European industry. Technical language is employed regarding energy-intensive production and grid transmission capacity.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of migration policy and population statistics, comparing Estonia with Latvia and highlighting the percentages of the population born outside the country. Security expertise is also utilized, citing reports from the Security Police (Kaitsepolitsei) regarding radicalization and "migration pumps." Regarding energy, environmental aspects are emphasized, such as Natura sites and bird migration routes in Western Estonia.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the debates surrounding the tax system (flat vs. progressive income tax) and the educational arrangements for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia. They rely on claims that refugees are being channeled into Russian schools, citing their own data ("according to my data"), which suggests a certain level of familiarity with the details.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of land taxation (specifically, land beneath the primary residence) and vehicle registration fees, providing concrete examples of the tax burden (e.g., a Nõmme plot, 1,056 euros annually). Consciously employs ideological and political-technological terminology, such as "nudging" (nudge theory), even referencing a relevant master's thesis. Highlights the statistical distinctiveness of Estonia as a society of homeowners (over 90% ownership).