Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning the Execution of Kingdom of Sweden Prison Sentences in the Republic of Estonia (682 SE)
2025-11-04
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the agreement between Estonia and Sweden concerning the enforcement of prison sentences (682 SE), labeling it a calculated risk and an "adventure." This stance is driven by the fear of rising crime rates, citing negative experiences in Sweden and the Netherlands. The speaker argues that the government's actions contradict the fundamental principle of a civilized society: working to reduce crime.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international precedents, referencing the experiences of Sweden and the Netherlands regarding the termination of similar agreements and their impact on crime. Furthermore, knowledge of the employment needs within the Estonian prison system (specifically Tartu Prison) is highlighted, which is suspected to be the hidden objective of the agreement.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, employing strong emotional terms such as "scheme" and "schemer" to personally attack the minister. Rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the government's motives, and the urgency of procedural shortcomings (missing documents) is emphasized.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the minister and the government, who are criticized on a personal level (being called an "adventurer") and accused of deliberate risk-taking. The criticism targets both the political substance (the threat of rising crime) and the procedural flaws of the draft bill, given that essential documents are missing. The opposition is intense and uncompromising, demanding that the reading be suspended.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international relations (Sweden, the Netherlands) and the national level, particularly concerning crime and the management of the prison system in Estonia. Specifically highlighted is the issue of preserving jobs at Tartu Prison.
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Economic Views
The economic considerations are implicit, pointing to concerns regarding the continuation of employment at Tartu Prison, which underscores the importance of the institutional economy and job preservation. The speaker suspects that the contract's objective is to guarantee the prison's workload, rather than to reduce crime.
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Social Issues
The central social theme is crime and public safety. The speaker strongly opposes policies that, in their view, increase crime, emphasizing the principle of a civilized society to work toward reducing crime.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is the opposition to the ratification of the agreement (682 SE) between Estonia and Sweden concerning the enforcement of prison sentences. A halt to the first reading and the suspension of the bill's proceedings are demanded due to essential missing documents.
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