Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political stance heavily emphasizes the moral aspects of national defense and adopts a value-based framework. The speaker is concerned about the negative effect that the presence of Ukrainian men of mobilization age in Estonia is having on the defense readiness and will to win among Estonian youth. The position is critical of the current situation, specifically the lack of a legal basis for their extradition.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the legal restriction concerning the extradition of Ukrainian men, citing the absence of a legal foundation. The expertise is focused more on issues of national defense and morale, emphasizing the psychological effect of defense resolve, rather than detailed legal analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and challenging, putting forth a powerful value-based argument via a moral dilemma. An emotional appeal is employed, highlighting the impact on the will to defend and the will to win, and contrasting this sense of duty with "choosing life."
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Activity Patterns
We do not have sufficient data regarding activity patterns, apart from one instance during an interpellation at a Riigikogu session.
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Opposition Stance
The disagreement is aimed at the position presented by the rapporteur, namely that there is no legal basis for the extradition of Ukrainian men. The criticism focuses on the moral and national defense implications of this legal loophole, rather than being a personal attack.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data regarding the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the will of Estonian youth to defend) and the international level (the war in Ukraine and the behavior of neighboring countries). Specific local or regional topics are absent.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data on economic views.
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Social Issues
Social issues covered include immigration and refugee policy, focusing on the impact of Ukrainian men of mobilization age residing in Estonia. The topic is strongly linked to questions of national security and moral obligation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at the shortcomings of the existing legal framework that impede the handover of men of mobilization age. The speaker is critical of the existing situation rather than being the proponent of a specific new draft bill.
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