Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-08
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards supporting small-scale agriculture and preserving rural life, sharply opposing the cuts to subsidies for small beekeepers. This position is value-based, emphasizing beekeeping's role as a symbol of clean nature and a foundation for security through pollination. Additionally, interest has been expressed regarding the definition of safety in assisted suicide. The political platform is strongly aimed at criticizing the government's activities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the economics of the beekeeping sector, support schemes, and disease control (Varroa mite). Specific statistical data is used (a sixfold drop in the number of applicants, 1,600 beekeepers being excluded), and the size of subsidies in other European countries (Hungary, 42 euros per colony) is highlighted for comparison. The importance of the register and disease control is also emphasized.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet passionate and deeply concerned, particularly regarding rural life and small-scale beekeepers. A balanced approach is utilized, combining emotional appeals (culture, clean food) with concrete economic and ecological arguments. Criticism directed at the government is sharp, accusing them of lacking proper analysis and demonstrating an unfair bias.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, submitting both questions to the minister and delivering longer statements of position. All appearances occurred on a single day, which suggests participation in the parliament's scheduled debates.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the actions of the minister and the government, who decided to cut subsidies for small-scale beekeepers without adequate impact analysis. The critique is policy-driven, focusing on unfair treatment, the disregard for regional development, and the state's failure to support rural life.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on preserving rural life and dispersed settlements, emphasizing the role of small beekeepers in maintaining vitality in small villages. Beekeeping is positioned as a significant contributor to regional development and local community welfare.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Supports state subsidies for small-scale farming to ensure competitiveness against heavily subsidized foreign producers. Opposes budget cuts that undermine the economic foundation of rural areas and jeopardize pollination security. Demands an analysis of the impact of these cuts on agriculture and the ecosystem.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The text tackles the socially sensitive topic of assisted suicide, demanding clarity regarding the definition of its safety. Furthermore, it underscores the state's social responsibility toward rural residents and those who uphold traditions, linking the reduction of subsidies directly to social injustice.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on analyzing the justification and impact of government policy and budget cuts (specifically, the bee colony subsidy). The speaker acts more as a critic and overseer, demanding an overview and analysis from the minister regarding the consequences of the decisions made.
3 Speeches Analyzed