Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets

First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE)

2024-03-12

15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting

Political Position
The political position heavily focuses on government accountability and transparency. The speaker emphasizes the need to vet the backgrounds of government members and investigate the funding of the coalition parties (Eesti 200, Social Democrats). This is a strongly results-oriented and oppositional stance that underscores the fight against corruption.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of political financing scandals, specifically naming Oleg Ossinovski and the parties that received funding. Furthermore, they are familiar with the operational procedures of Riigikogu committees, particularly the amount of time dedicated to clarifying concepts during the deliberation of a draft bill.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly critical and accusatory, especially in the first speech, where a direct challenge is issued to the Prime Minister. The second speech is interrogative and focuses on procedural details. Formal language is employed, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two brief interventions (questions) during the first reading of the draft act amending the Government of the Republic Act. Data regarding other activities or frequency of appearance is unavailable.

2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
A strong opposition stance has been taken against Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the coalition parties (Eesti 200, Social Democrats). The criticism centers on political financing and the necessity of vetting the backgrounds of government members, indicating a fundamental lack of trust in the government's integrity.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Government of the Republic Act (276 SE), which concerns background checks for members of the government. The speaker supports the draft act and is actively inquiring about the committee's working procedures and the justifications for why the bill was rejected.

2 Speeches Analyzed