Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (322 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Prepare a Comprehensive National Defence Development Vision Extending up to the Year 2045 and a New Extraordinary National Defence Development Plan Deriving from It, Extending up to the Year 2034"
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus centers on national defense development plans and their historical continuity. The speaker casts doubt on the proposal made by the former Minister of Defense (Jürgen Ligi) to abolish mandatory military service and transition to a professional armed force, stressing the influence of that historical decision on today’s defense policy choices. The shaping of this stance is policy-driven and focuses specifically on the question of responsibility.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the national defense development planning process and previous political debates, particularly those concerning conscription versus a professional military. Their expertise leans more toward the political and historical context rather than technical or statistical details.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and courteous, beginning with thanks to the chair and the speaker ("thank you very much for a very interesting presentation"). This is followed by a direct and critical question which connects the current development plan to previous political decisions, highlighting historical responsibility and continuity.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at former Minister of Defence Jürgen Ligi's previous political positions regarding the abolition of conscription. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the long-term impact of Ligi's actions on national defense planning.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the presenter respectfully, thanking them for the presentation—a gesture indicating a readiness for dialogue. However, a substantively challenging question is simultaneously raised, seeking clarification on the impact of previous decisions. There is no information available regarding direct cooperation or compromises.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the national defense development plan and its impact on the country's overall security.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the Riigikogu Draft Resolution (322 DR), which addresses the development vision for comprehensive national defense and the preparation of a new, extraordinary development plan. The speaker is participating in this process as an inquirer, aiming to understand the influence of previous development plans on the current draft resolution.
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