Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly value-driven and focuses on protecting the prestige of the Estonian language. The speaker supports the elimination or restriction of Russian-language websites maintained by state institutions, arguing that their existence could create the perception that Estonian is not prestigious enough. This position is aimed at changing language policy in order to increase motivation for learning Estonian.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The analysis concerns the implementation of language policy and its social impact, highlighting the fact that not all state institutions maintain Russian-language web pages. The focus is on the issue of linguistic prestige and its connection to the communication choices made by state institutions. No data or statistics are used; instead, the findings rely primarily on social observation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly interrogative and analytical, employing rhetorical questions concerning the prestige of the Estonian language. In the second address, the tone becomes procedural and biting, criticizing the giggling and discourteous remarks made during the session. The overall tone is formal, yet it contains a direct challenge to those who violate the session's rules of order.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed both at the current practice, which permits the widespread use of Russian-language pages, and at the procedural irregularity. The speaker sharply criticizes the "well, yes" comment and the snickering, deeming it detrimental to the seriousness of the discussion concerning the Estonian language. The criticism is based on both policy and procedure.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, centering on the communication policy of government institutions and the status of the Estonian language nationwide. Regional or local issues are not addressed.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around language policy and the motivation to learn Estonian, a topic examined through the communication choices made by state institutions. The prevailing viewpoint is that the state must avoid actions that diminish the prestige of the Estonian language.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on guiding the activities of government institutions, supporting a draft bill aimed at eliminating the Russian-language websites of ministries. The speaker is participating in the debate as a questioner and supports the language policy change, which emphasizes the priority of the Estonian language.
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