Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-23
Political Position
The political focus is currently aimed at the effectiveness of government operations, specifically questioning the Prime Minister regarding the size of the public sector innovation fund and the activities it supports. Furthermore, concerns have been raised regarding ethical issues in healthcare, particularly questioning the media promotion of COVID-19 vaccines. These stances are primarily policy- and value-driven, seeking clarity on both administrative matters and ethical standards.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker shows interest in the financing of public sector innovation and the ethical aspects of healthcare communication. They are aware of the existence of the public sector innovation fund and draw attention to the ethics of advertising vaccines in the media. Their expertise is evident in the detailed questions they ask regarding the size of the fund and the activities supported.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is formal, polite, and interrogative, utilizing standard forms of address ("respected Chairman of the Session," "dear Prime Minister"). The emphasis is on framing the question logically and based on details, presenting both factual inquiries and ethical considerations. Emotional appeals are not used; the focus remains on requesting information and viewpoints.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the plenary session on January 23, 2024, raising two distinct questions that were addressed to both the Prime Minister and the bill's rapporteur. This demonstrates active involvement in parliamentary debates through questions and inquiries.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or outright attacks. Criticism is instead directed at ethical practices, specifically questioning the advertising of vaccines alongside other products. Inquiries are being directed towards the government, expressing a desire for clarity regarding the activities of the state fund.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is formal and dialogue-seeking, addressing the head of government and the presenter directly to obtain information. Data regarding the willingness to cooperate or compromise is lacking, as only questions have been presented.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, such as public sector innovation and national healthcare policy. Regional or international topics are not included.
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Economic Views
The economic focus centers on clarifying the size and operational details of national funding mechanisms, particularly the public sector innovation fund. This points to an interest in the strategic deployment of public funds to support innovation, as well as a concern for fiscal transparency.
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Social Issues
The speaker raises a significant social and ethical question concerning the advertising of COVID-19 vaccines in the media. They emphasize the role of the family physician as the transmitter of medical information, simultaneously questioning the ethics of advertising health products alongside general consumer goods. This demonstrates a concern regarding public health communication and medical ethics.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at assessing the performance of government initiatives (the innovation fund) and raising ethical questions related to healthcare policy. The speaker operates as an interrogator, seeking out details, even when their question did not directly pertain to the draft bill being debated.
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