Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets

Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

2025-05-21

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Political Position
The political position is directed toward a critical analysis of the draft amendment to the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE). The speaker demands clarification regarding the consequences of the draft bill, the existence of impact assessments, and its economic impact. This represents a policy- and results-based approach that emphasizes risk assessment prior to the adoption of the law.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a keen intellectual interest in the technical and economic details of liquid fuel regulation. Particular emphasis is placed on issues concerning impact assessments, the world market price of biofuel, and the implementation of state control. Specific terminology is employed, such as "impact assessments" and "collection of fines."

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and focused on questions, respectfully addressing the minister ("Dear Minister!"). A logical and procedural approach is employed, the goal of which is to gather specific facts regarding the implementation and impact of the draft bill. Emotional or narrative appeals are absent.

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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to asking two consecutive questions during the first reading of the Draft Liquid Fuel Act on a single date (2025-05-21). This indicates active participation in the discussion of the specific bill.

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Opposition Stance
The confrontation manifests in questioning the thoroughness of the bill's preparation and implementation, directing criticism toward procedural and political shortcomings. The speaker demands accountability and clarity regarding the execution of the inspection and the collection of fines. Specific opponents, other than the bill's submitter, are not named.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is split between the national level (those offering the product in Estonia, conducting inspections in Estonia) and the international level (the price of biofuel on the world market). Local or regional topics are not covered; the emphasis is on the nationwide implementation of the law and the global impact.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the regulation's impact on the market and financial discipline, raising questions regarding the consequences of the draft bill, the price of biofuel, and the collection of fines. Concern is expressed over the regulation's unpredictable effects on both the domestic and global markets.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the thorough scrutiny of the draft amendment to the Liquid Fuel Act (Bill 622 SE). The priority is clarifying the bill's implementation (oversight, penalties) and its economic impact (impact assessments, market price). The speaker is acting as a critical analyst of the proposed legislation.

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