Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly directed against the narrow interpretation of the bill (588 SE), which addresses gender balance solely between men and women. The speaker demands strict adherence to the legislation, emphasizing the necessity of also considering non-binary and transgender individuals when achieving gender balance. The position is clearly policy-driven and focuses on the requirement for legal accuracy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing the text of the draft bill, clearly distinguishing the bill's specific wording ("underrepresented sex") from the presenter's interpretation. Reference is also made to knowledge of social trends related to gender diversity, mentioning the practices of polling firms and the sex composition of the population.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and directly confrontational, focusing on the imprecision of the presenter's arguments and the loose interpretation of the draft text. The speaker employs repeated questioning and logical appeals to underscore that the presenter's narrative does not align with the substance of the proposed legislation. The tone is formal, demanding strict legal accuracy.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active on May 14, 2025, having spoken twice during the debate of the second reading of the same bill (588 SE). This indicates active participation in challenging the details of that specific piece of legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the rapporteur, who is being criticized for a loose and inaccurate interpretation of the draft law’s text. The criticism is both policy-based and procedural, stressing that the rapporteur’s presentation does not correspond to the actual content of the bill or the accompanying explanatory memorandum. The opposition is intense, as it is being claimed that two entirely different subjects are being discussed.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The speech concerns corporate governance structures and gender balance requirements related to the Securities Market Act. Direct views on taxes, expenditures, or economic growth are not expressed.
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Social Issues
The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of incorporating gender diversity into legislation, demanding that gender parity include non-binary and transgender individuals as well. This demonstrates support for a wider, more inclusive approach to matters of gender identity, opposing the traditional binary conception of gender.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on protecting the precise wording of the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (Bill 588 SE). The priority is to ensure that the interpretation of the concept of the underrepresented gender is legally precise and inclusive, and is not limited solely to men and women.
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