Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

2024-04-16

Political Position
The political position is critical of the development strategy "Estonia 2035," arguing that it fails to adequately address Estonian children's connection to their roots and cultural heritage. The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity of preserving national culture and calls the current prioritization into question, criticizing the lack of specific objectives for maintaining the cultural ties of Estonian children. Furthermore, the issue of preserving the cultural connection of the Muslim community is also brought up, highlighting the need for a broader approach to addressing the cultural requirements of diverse communities.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the cultural objectives within the national development strategy "Eesti 2035," specifically citing a goal related to maintaining the cultural connections of Ukrainian war refugees. The expertise centers on cultural policy, integration, and topics concerning heritage culture. Specific terminology, such as "development strategy" and "heritage culture," is employed.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the presiding officer and the minister respectfully. Critical rhetorical questions are employed ("Why has this not been specified here...?"), intended to highlight deficiencies in the strategy and the unfair allocation of priorities. The tone is one of concern and demands clarification.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the government or the ministry (minister) responsible for the content of the "Eesti 2035" development strategy. The opposition is policy-based, centering on the strategy’s shortcomings and the lack of goals regarding the preservation of Estonian children’s cultural ties. The speaker further criticizes the government’s inability to foresee measures for maintaining the cultural connections of other growing communities (Muslims) as well.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is comprehensive, encompassing the national development strategy and international issues (Ukrainian war refugees, the Muslim community). There is no specific regional emphasis; the emphasis is placed on national cultural policy.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the preservation of culture, immigration, and integration policy take center stage. The speaker urgently insists that maintaining Estonian children's connection to their roots and heritage culture must be prioritized. The question of supporting the cultural ties of the Muslim community is also raised, touching upon the cultural recognition of minorities.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on scrutinizing and criticizing the content and objectives of the national development strategy "Estonia 2035." The speaker acts as someone who highlights the strategy's deficiencies, demanding clarification and the expansion of its objectives.

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