Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Close the Temporary Control Line Between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (722 OE)
2025-11-11
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker supports the closure of the control line but criticizes the government for failing to initiate it, citing the government's inaction. This political position is aimed at evaluating the government's performance and questioning the historical political consistency of the Reform Party regarding its Russia policy (specifically referencing the 2012 proposal for visa-free travel).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Reform Party's past political decisions, specifically highlighting Urmas Paet's 2012 proposal for establishing a visa-free regime with Russia. The analysis focuses on the political and historical context, as well as the government's responsibility concerning border policy matters.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and interrogative, utilizing rhetorical questions to emphasize the government's inaction and inconsistency. The speaker demands specific details and explanations from the presenter (e.g., exactly what problems closing the control line would cause).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu session during the first reading of the draft bill, posing pointed questions to the rapporteur. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on the critical analysis of government policy and historical continuity.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the government and the Reform Party, who are accused of inaction in initiating the closure of the control line. The opposition is policy- and performance-based, highlighting the Reform Party's earlier, contradictory positions regarding Russia.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national and international, addressing the issue of closing the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the Riigikogu draft resolution (722 OE) concerning the closure of the control line. The speaker supports the draft but stresses that the initiative should have originated with the executive branch, not the legislature.
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