Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the government's drug policy and the personal involvement of coalition parties with narcotics. The political stance is strongly critical, calling into question the independence and credibility of the government's decisions. The criticism is directed at the government's actual conduct and its influence on policy formation (a performance-based framework).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of a specific journalistic investigation (Ekspress) and its methodology (cocaine quick tests, cloths/wipes turning blue). The expertise focuses more on exposing the behavior of the political elite than on deep legislative or statistical analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, utilizing a specific narrative (the tests at election parties) to launch an attack on the coalition. Emotional appeal and personal accusations (being "on a first-name basis" with drugs) are employed to undermine the government's trustworthiness.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary targets are the parties in the governing coalition, who face criticism over personal drug use and hypocrisy. The criticism is intense and highly personal, casting doubt on their moral fitness to formulate drug policy. EKRE is presented as a clean and unique alternative.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on Tallinn's political establishment and the policymakers responsible for Estonia's nationwide drug policy. Specific election parties in Tallinn are mentioned.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the spread and use of drugs, particularly among the political elite, which raises questions regarding political accountability and morality.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on questioning (via interpellation) the influencing of government decision-making processes and drug policy, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills.
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