Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Matters related to the procurement of field hospitals
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the procurement of mobile field hospitals by the State Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK), highlighting its illegality and inherent bias. The focus is on ethical issues and the transparency of government operations, demanding the annulment of the tender. This constitutes forceful, results-oriented criticism, centered on conflicts of interest and ministerial accountability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of public procurement procedures, citing the application for supervisory proceedings submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the lawyer's legal assessment. The specialized knowledge also covers the background of related companies (Semetron, MM Hospital OÜ), including the minister's previous positions and the company's board member's prior convictions for bribery. Specific terminology is used, such as "annulment of the public procurement procedure" and "biased procurement conditions."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, accusatory, and demanding, posing direct and personal questions to the minister regarding his involvement in the procurement. The tone is formal yet aggressive, relying on concrete facts (e.g., penalties, the company's participation) to exert logical and ethical pressure. The speaker also criticizes the minister for failing to understand his role while performing the duties of the Prime Minister.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity, according to the provided data, is confined to the pointed questions raised during that specific session, which are aimed at scrutinizing the minister’s accountability and knowledge. The focus is on a single issue related to a current scandal.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the minister and the government, who are being criticized for both ethical violations (a conflict of interest related to their former employer) and procedural errors (the manipulation of procurement conditions). The criticism is highly intense, citing a severe conflict with the law and demanding the complete suspension of the tender.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding cooperation or willingness to compromise, as the speaker, in this context, is solely engaged in sharp criticism of the government's actions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the large public procurement being conducted by the State Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK) and the minister's responsibility.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are reflected in the ethics of public procurement, stressing the need for fair competition and opposing situations where tender conditions are tailored to fit only one specific company. Furthermore, we support the transparent and lawful use of public funds.
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Social Issues
There is no data available on social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The regulatory focus is on the lawfulness and compliance of the public procurement procedure, mandating the implementation of a supervisory process. The priority is to ensure that public procurements are not biased and that conflicts of interest are prevented.
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