Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is fiercely oppositional and skeptical, centered on administrative centralization and the expansion of the Reform Party’s sphere of influence in ensuring geological expertise. Furthermore, clarification is sought regarding the legal basis and implementing legislation for new social objectives (the prevention of ghettoization). The focus remains on the procedural and results-based framework, casting doubt on the coalition's motives and credibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed awareness of the wording of the legislative amendments, referencing specific textual passages to be replaced within the Subsoil Act. The expertise is focused on the analysis of administrative structures and the subordination relationships between ministries, as well as issues concerning the implementation mechanisms of the laws, particularly regarding the assurance of geological competence.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, employing strong rhetorical questions aimed at casting doubt on the coalition's motives and credibility. The tone is critical and skeptical, demanding a logical and legal explanation concerning both the administrative changes and the social objectives. This approach balances courtesy (Esteemed Presiding Officer) with sharp, substantive criticism.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu sessions during the second reading of the bill, addressing a series of consecutive questions to the rapporteur concerning both administrative organization and social objectives.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is aimed at the governing coalition, particularly the Reform Party, who are accused of bringing a key institution under their sphere of influence. The criticism is political and procedural in nature, raising suspicions of insufficient trust among coalition partners and the partisan motivation behind administrative decisions.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is lacking because the speaker focuses on highlighting internal coalition trust issues and challenging the actions of the Reform Party. There are no indications of a desire for compromise or cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, dealing with central government administrative structures (the reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Agency) and nationwide legislation (the Subsoil Act). Regional or local topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data
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Social Issues
Among the social issues raised was the topic of preventing ghettoization, regarding which the speaker expressed surprise and demanded clarification concerning the legislative measures and implementing acts planned for solving this problem. The inquiry focused specifically on the legal basis and practical application of these measures.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the reorganization of the Land Board (Maa-amet) into the Land and Space Board (Maa- ja Ruumiamet), along with consequential amendments to the Earth Crust Act. The speaker is an opposition questioner who is challenging the political motives behind the change in administrative structure and demanding clarity regarding the legal basis for the new social objectives.
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