Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Validity of the Constitution
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong opposition to the government’s actions, specifically the confiscation of the replica of the Lihula monument, which is viewed as an arbitrary exercise of state power. The core arguments are value-based, emphasizing the protection of constitutional rights (property rights, freedom of expression, presumption of innocence). The speaker questions the government's motives, asking whether this is merely an exhibition of its full authority.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of constitutional law, specifically referencing Article 13, paragraph 2 of the Constitution, which addresses protection against the arbitrary exercise of state power. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge regarding the Lihula monument copy case, knowing the exact locations of the other copies (the Lagedi Museum and private land in Lihula).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and accusatory, employing strong terms such as "abuse of power" and "arbitrary treatment." The appeal itself is primarily logical and constitutional, posing direct questions to the government regarding the decision-making process and underlying motives, in order to expose the alleged illegality.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of action indicates a rapid response to a recent event (the August 31st confiscation), submitting both the initial question and a clarifying follow-up question during the same session (September 11). This points to a focus on the immediate handling of current and politically sensitive topics.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the government and the prime minister, whose actions are sharply criticized for constitutional violations and abuse of power. The criticism is twofold: it is both procedural (demanding explanations regarding the reasoning behind the decisions made) and value-driven, accusing the government of attacking a symbol dedicated to the fight for freedom.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is tied to the locations of Lihula and Lagedi, where copies of the monument dedicated to the fight for freedom are situated. Although the subject matter concerns specific localities, the emphasis at the national level is on the oversight of constitutionality and government actions.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues centers on protecting civil liberties and the principles of the rule of law, particularly freedom of expression and property rights against the arbitrary actions of state power. The speaker vigorously defends the right to commemorate the struggle for freedom, opposing government actions that violate the presumption of innocence.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is absent; activity is centered instead on reviewing the constitutionality of the executive branch's actions and demanding clarifications, utilizing the Constitution as the standard for assessing government activity.
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