Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
2024-03-13
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's tax policy (car tax, VAT) and its handling of inflation. The main priorities are centered on supporting families, alleviating the economic burden, and addressing the concern over the demographic extinction of the Estonian people. The policy framework is strongly value-based, emphasizing national concerns and the welfare of families.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of comparative tax policy, highlighting the practice of European countries in lowering VAT on foodstuffs within the context of introducing a car tax. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about previous defense policy decisions, referencing Jürgen Ligi's position regarding the abolition of conscription.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, especially regarding demographic issues, where existential and emotional language is employed ("The Estonian people are dying out"). Analogies are used (the "nudging" of the car tax versus the "nudging" of families) to highlight the immorality of the government's actions. Although the questions are formally presented, they contain sharp political controversy.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All presentations were delivered during a single plenary session, which indicates active participation in posing questions to the speakers and committees. This pattern demonstrates a focus on several related topics (economic, social, defense) within a short timeframe.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
A strong opposition stance is aimed at the government's tax policy and the reduction of family benefits, which is viewed as restricting family formation. Criticism is also directed at specific coalition politicians (Jürgen Ligi), concerning previous defense policy decisions and their impact on current development plans.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national topics (the Estonian people, national tax policy, national defense) and comparisons with other European countries. There is no specific regional emphasis.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic stance focuses on reducing the tax burden and easing inflation, particularly for families with many children. The speaker opposes new taxes (such as the car tax) and strongly supports lowering the VAT on food products, citing the need to protect the interests of consumers and families.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
At the forefront of social issues are family well-being and the demographic crisis, highlighting concerns about the declining birth rate. The government is being criticized for "nudging" families toward having fewer children by eliminating existing benefits. The topic is framed as a question of national survival.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is centered on the critical assessment of draft legislation and development plans, particularly regarding their impact on large families and the nation's economic situation. The speaker primarily operates as an opposition questioner, seeking confirmation of the negative impact of the bills.
5 Speeches Analyzed