Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-04-29
Political Position
The political position focuses on sharp criticism regarding the economic downturn, emphasizing that Estonia is currently experiencing the deepest and longest recession of its re-independence era. The speaker casts doubt on the positive correlation between climate goals and economic growth, a connection that was presented by the Bank of Estonia. This stance is strongly results-oriented, focusing specifically on the inefficiency of the actions taken by the government and the central bank.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomics, citing specific data regarding the depth and duration of Estonia's economic downturn. Furthermore, they are familiar with the central bank's stance on the economic impact of climate policy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and direct, respectfully addressing the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the President of the Bank of Estonia. The tone is critical and challenging, using the opponent's claim (that climate goals boost the economy) to emphasize the reality of economic failure.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the current economic policy and its outcomes, particularly concerning the assertions that climate goals are supposed to have a positive impact on the economy. The criticism is specifically leveled against the stance taken by the President of the Bank of Estonia, but more broadly, it touches upon the management of the economic recession and the overall failure of the policy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly national, centered on the overall state of the Republic of Estonia's economy and the deepest recession experienced since the restoration of independence.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly focused on the need for economic growth and exiting the crisis. The speaker is skeptical of regulations (climate goals) that are allegedly meant to nudge the economy upwards, but which instead result in a deep downturn, thereby pointing to the necessity of changing current economic management.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
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