Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on demanding national consistency in security matters. The speaker sharply criticizes the contradiction: while there is a desire to strip Russian and Belarusian citizens of their voting rights in local elections, they are simultaneously permitted to manage nationally important Russian-language media channels (ETV+, Delfi). This stance is strongly aimed at unifying the state’s policies and is framed on a values basis, referring to Russia and Belarus as "terrorist states."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the ongoing constitutional processes, referencing an amendment currently under debate in the Constitutional Committee. He/She is intimately familiar with the leadership structures of the Russian-language media landscape, highlighting the editor-in-chief positions at ETV+ and Russian-language Delfi.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning and critical, emphasizing the logical inconsistency within the nation's political directions. The tone is formal, addressing the Prime Minister directly and demanding consistency, utilizing a logical contrast between two distinct policies.
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Activity Patterns
The mode of operation indicates participation in Riigikogu interpellations and active involvement in the work of the Constitutional Committee. The speaker is familiar with the substance of the committee debates.
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Opposition Stance
The resistance targets the government's political indecisiveness and inconsistency, which permits citizens of "terrorist states" to run significant media outlets. The criticism is policy- and value-based, and intense.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (amendment of the Estonian Constitution, funding for ETV+) and the international level (Russian and Belarusian citizens). There is no specific local or regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, the restriction of civil rights for security considerations is addressed. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of banning Russian and Belarusian citizens from voting in local elections, given that they represent "terrorist states."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on a constitutional amendment aimed at restricting the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local government elections. The speaker is closely involved in this process and supports this direction.
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