Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
It strongly advocates for right-wing and conservative positions, focusing on reducing the tax burden (lowering income tax to 20%) and limiting state intervention in the economy. Key issues include the demographic crisis, stricter citizenship policies, and energy policy reform, particularly ending subsidies for wind energy. The political framework is value-based, emphasizing economic freedom and core questions concerning the nation's continued existence.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The text demonstrates expertise in the energy sector and environmental regulations by presenting detailed arguments concerning the maturity of the wind energy market, the profitability of producers, and the necessity of terminating subsidies. Technical questions were also raised regarding deficiencies in the environmental impact assessment of wind farms (infrasound, vibration, shadow flicker) and the costs associated with bog restoration. Furthermore, the vital necessity of systematic scientific analysis is emphasized when addressing the demographic crisis.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The tone is predominantly formal, critical, and well-argued, employing logical reasoning and data in parliamentary inquiries and draft legislation (e.g., the increase in CO2 quota prices, the drop in the specific fertility rate). There is also sharp, personal criticism directed at Reform Party ministers, accusing them of arrogant behavior and denigrating female members of parliament. In the realm of tax policy, value-based rhetoric is utilized, recalling the tax principles established by the right-wing government.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
He/She operates as an active member of the opposition, regularly submitting interpellations/queries to various ministers (Climate, Social Protection, Interior, Energy, Regional Affairs) and initiating draft legislation. The pace of submitting these interpellations and bills is intense, covering environmental, social, and economic issues.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the Reform Party-led government and its ministers, covering both policy issues (such as funding for bog restoration and the abolition of subsidies for small beekeepers) and procedural matters (the inactivity of the Population Committee). A separate, intense line of criticism focuses on the personal conduct of ministers (Ligi, Michal) toward female members of the Riigikogu (Parliament), demanding solutions to address this belittling behavior.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
All initiatives and interpellations are submitted on behalf of the members of the Estonian Conservative People's Party. When submitting interpellations, cooperation is undertaken with fellow party members; for example, the interpellation concerning population policy was also signed by Evelin Poolamets, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Arvo Aller. There is no information available regarding cross-party compromise or cooperation.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Even though the focus is on national policy, when discussing environmental issues (specifically bog restoration), concrete regions and bogs have been named, including Kikepera and Tolkuse in Pärnu County, Sirtsi in Viru County, Ess-soo in Võru County, and the Puhatu bog system in Ida-Viru County. This demonstrates an understanding of the locations of these regional projects.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The subject strongly advocates for a liberal tax policy, having initiated the reduction of the income tax rate to 20% in order to boost purchasing power and incentivize investment. They oppose state subsidies for mature and profitable sectors (such as wind energy) but criticize the elimination of support for small beekeepers, suggesting an underlying commitment to small-scale agriculture.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The focus is on population sustainability and the demographic crisis, demanding effective work and science-based solutions from the government commission. Furthermore, there is strong opposition to amending the constitution in a way that would grant stateless persons the right to vote in local elections, and calls are being made for stricter control over the issuance of the grey passport.
9 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
They are an active initiator of draft legislation, focusing on economic and energy policy reform: a bill was initiated to reduce personal income tax and to amend the Electricity Market Act to terminate wind energy subsidies. Additionally, the focus includes opposing the draft constitutional amendment (536) and scrutinizing the government's activities through interpellations.
9 Speeches Analyzed