Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Accounting Act for reducing bureaucracy (600 SE) - first reading
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
Strong opposition to the ideological bureaucracy emanating from the European Union and the mandatory sustainability reporting (ESG), which is regarded as an assault on entrepreneurial autonomy. It supports a temporary reduction in the administrative burden, but views this only as treating the symptoms, demanding a political pivot to place business freedom at the center. The political framework is clearly value-based and ideologically charged, standing in opposition to left-wing pressure.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the technical and substantive requirements of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, detailing specific obligations (e.g., environmental impacts within supply chains, gender diversity, stakeholder engagement). Uses specific terminology such as "green accounting" and "ESG consultants," emphasizing the complexity and cost associated with this reporting. Poses questions regarding the content and impact of the reporting, indicating a desire to grasp the practical burden involved.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is predominantly combative, critical, and insistent, utilizing strong emotional language ("choking grip," "of stupidity forever," "from ideological dreams"). It employs logical argumentation (cost, complexity) blended with ideological appeals (autonomy for business, leftist bureaucracy). The style is formal, yet highly direct and accusatory, addressing the parliamentarians directly.
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Activity Patterns
Appears before the parliamentary session during the first reading of the draft law, submitting both a question to the rapporteur and a more extensive faction-based statement. Reference is made to previous actions, specifically mentioning the EKRE faction's warnings issued during the establishment of sustainability reporting. Other activity patterns (e.g., frequency, meetings) are not discernible.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the European Union bureaucracy and Eurocrats, who are accused of imposing ideological fantasies. (He/She) sharply criticizes coalition members and "backbenchers" for their indifference and ignorance regarding the substance of the ESG requirement. The criticism is charged politically, ideologically, and personally (due to ignorance), deeming any compromise on the content of sustainability reporting to be out of the question.
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Collaboration Style
It does not signal cooperation or a willingness to compromise regarding the substance of sustainability reporting, but demands its complete termination. Although it supports postponing the draft legislation, this is a pragmatic step ("better half an egg than an empty shell"), not a sign of readiness for political cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the national and international level, concentrating on the burden placed on Estonian businesses and European Union regulations. The need to focus on creating Estonian jobs, exports, and productivity is emphasized. Specific local or regional projects are absent.
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Economic Views
Strongly advocates for business freedom, economic competitiveness, and a radical reduction in administrative red tape. Views regulations (especially ESG reporting) as an expensive, complex, ideological control mechanism that stifles productivity. Prefers simplicity and a strong focus on economic growth and exports.
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Social Issues
The text addresses social themes within the context of economic intervention and ideological pressure. It strongly opposes the requirement to measure and describe the advancement of gender balance and diverse leadership, calling this direct interference in the company’s internal management.
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Legislative Focus
The main focus is on the draft act amending the Accounting Act, the purpose of which is to reduce bureaucracy through the postponement of deadlines. [The party/entity] supports the draft (regarding the deadline postponement), but demands a more radical step—the permanent termination of the sustainability reporting obligation.
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