Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is centered on criticizing the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and the inaction of national health authorities (the Health Board). The speaker takes a strong stance, asserting that the risks associated with the vaccines (myocarditis, pericarditis) are known and that the beginning of the vaccination campaign coincided with a sudden spike in the number of deaths in Estonia. This position is heavily outcome-based, criticizing the authorities' failure to protect public health.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of medical side effects (myocarditis, pericarditis) and international health decisions, citing the actions of the Nordic countries in suspending Moderna vaccines. This expertise is corroborated by the use of data from Statistics Estonia to compare mortality figures before and after the start of the vaccination campaign, presenting specific numbers (300 versus 420–430 deaths per week).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and data-driven, employing logical appeal to present statistics and international precedents. The tone is critical and questioning, highlighting the potential for a cause-and-effect link between rising mortality rates and vaccination. The speaker frames their positions as questions in order to underscore official accountability.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Estonian Health Board (Terviseamet) for failing to acknowledge the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines and for not adopting stances similar to those taken by the Nordic countries. The criticism is intense, focusing on institutional inaction and the concealment of public information.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is split between the national level (Statistics Estonia, the Health Board) and the international level (Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark). International examples are used to highlight the deficiencies in Estonia's national healthcare policy.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The social focus is centered on public health and citizen safety in relation to the COVID-19 vaccination program. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of acknowledging vaccine side effects (myocarditis, pericarditis) and investigating the link between the increase in mortality rates and vaccination.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting the formation of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Draft Resolution 557 OE). The speaker presents evidence that justifies and emphasizes the necessity of such an investigation, being a strong proponent of the draft resolution's objective.
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