Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-02-21
Political Position
The political platform is heavily focused on addressing socio-economic issues, supporting a reduction in the VAT on food products and an increase in school lunch subsidies. A strong, value-driven position centers on national security and integration, highlighting the urgent necessity of boosting the motivation among Russian-speaking residents to learn Estonian. In policy formulation, emphasis is placed on the need to tackle the consequences stemming from inflation and Russia's informational influence.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of economic policy (the impact of VAT on inflation) and social integration. Particular attention is paid to the reasons behind the lack of motivation for language learning and the actions taken by local governments to support the Russian-language information space. Questions were also raised concerning the methodology used to measure the political balance of the media (ERR).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, employing standard forms of address for the session chair and the presenter. The tone becomes urgent and critical when addressing integration and language issues, where strong language is used, such as "absurd waste of taxpayers' money." Both economic and security-based arguments are presented.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively engaged in posing questions during the plenary session, submitting multiple questions in a short timeframe concerning various bills and topics. This pattern demonstrates a focus on raising issues and concerns during the debate of the bills.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is primarily directed at the actions of local authorities, who are accused of squandering taxpayer funds on the production and distribution of Russian-language informational materials. Furthermore, skepticism is being expressed concerning ERR's claim of political balance, with demands for research to substantiate it.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data available regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party support.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on both national economic issues and local problems, highlighting the difficulties faced by local authorities in funding school lunch subsidies. Separate emphasis is placed on the role of local governments in supporting the Russian-language information space, which is connected to issues of integration and language proficiency.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives tend to favor relief measures for consumers and producers, with strong support for reducing the value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs. Emphasis is placed on the negative effect of inflation on the social sector, and inquiries are made regarding the bill's impact on the Estonian economy and inflation more generally.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social concern revolves around linguistic integration and the lack of motivation to learn Estonian, an issue often framed within the context of national security and Russian aggression. Furthermore, there is the rising issue of the availability of healthy school meals and the inability of local municipalities to provide them at current price levels.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at supporting specific bills that involve lowering the VAT on groceries and increasing the school lunch subsidy. The speaker is acting as a proponent, highlighting the positive effect these proposals will have on consumers and municipalities.
6 Speeches Analyzed