Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The most prominent issue is gender equality in high-level leadership positions, specifically concerning the selection of the council composition for the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR). The political stance is highly critical of the Reform Party's actions, as they do not align with the party’s own declared gender equality policy. The issue of appointments is being treated as a values-based failure, given that female candidates were not considered.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the areas of media regulation and management (the ERR Council) and gender balance policy. The speaker directly links the composition of the council to the consequences of specific media events (the ETV New Year's Eve program incident), demonstrating an awareness of media policy's impact on content. Furthermore, the necessity of reviewing the requirements for candidates is highlighted.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, maintaining a courteous address toward the speaker ("Thank you, respected Chair of the session! Esteemed presenter!"). It employs both a logical appeal (highlighting the contradiction between policy and reality) and a strong moral appeal, referencing the incident where motherhood and large families were ridiculed. The style is direct and focuses on the fulfillment of political promises.
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Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to two consecutive interventions during a Riigikogu session concerning the same agenda item, which indicates active participation in the debate surrounding a specific piece of draft legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Reform Party, criticizing the discrepancy between their stated policy and their actual actions concerning the issue of gender equality. The criticism focuses on the procedure (the lack of female candidates) and the disregard for values when filling high-level positions.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing the composition of the council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting and the national gender equality policy.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
A strong focus is placed on gender equality and the necessity of female representation in decision-making bodies to prevent socially sensitive errors. A social value issue is highlighted, criticizing the mockery of motherhood and large families in the media, and linking this phenomenon to the absence of women on the council.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Riigikogu draft resolution (643 DR), concerning the appointment of members to the ERR Council. The speaker is acting as a critical questioner of the draft, casting doubt on whether the submitted list of candidates adheres to the principles of gender equality.
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