Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is sharply critical of the government’s economic policy and the optimistic assertions made by the President of the Bank of Estonia concerning the economy-stimulating impact of climate targets. The primary focus is on outcome-based criticism, drawing attention to Estonia’s deepest and longest economic downturn since the restoration of independence. The position holds that, despite the stated objectives, something is being executed incorrectly, thereby hindering any positive economic effect.
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Topic Expertise
Awareness of the macroeconomic situation is demonstrated, referencing the deepest and longest economic recession of Estonia's re-independence era. The expertise focuses on the critical linkage between climate goals and their actual economic impact. The address is directed straight to the President of the Bank of Estonia, indicating knowledge of the intersection of financial and environmental policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, direct, and provocative, addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) and the Governor of the Bank of Estonia. Logical contrast is employed to present criticism (alleged positive impact versus the actual economic recession). The tone is concerned and demands accountability, concluding with a sharp question regarding the causes of the failures.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data is available. The only thing known is participation in the Riigikogu inquiry on April 29, 2024.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the standpoints of the President of the Bank of Estonia and, more broadly, the economic policy that has failed to prevent the recession. The criticism is policy- and performance-based, emphasizing the discrepancy between the stated goals and the actual reality.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the general state of the Estonian economy and the deepest recession since the country regained independence. Regional or local topics are not covered.
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Economic Views
Economic views stress the need for economic growth and are skeptical of policies (including climate goals) that are claimed to stimulate the economy, but which actually plunge the country into a deep recession. An explanation is being demanded as to why the economic results are so poor.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data. The speech focuses on economic and environmental policy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on participating in an inquiry concerning financial regulation and central bank operations. This platform is being utilized to criticize the inefficiency observed in the implementation of economic policy and climate targets.
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