Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
2024-10-15
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax increases and excise duty policy, particularly concerning electricity and fuel excises. The speaker challenges the government’s justifications (e.g., blaming Putin) and emphasizes the policy’s negative impact on the economy. This stance is clearly aimed at criticizing the government’s economic performance.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the areas of fiscal policy (excise taxes, tax hikes) and energy policy (renewable energy levy, energy prices). They are capable of linking specific tax measures to broader economic consequences, such as reduced consumption and the fundamentals of the market economy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and skeptical, using direct address to the minister to pose questions. The speaker uses rhetorical questions to call the minister’s justifications into question and push them to extreme conclusions, such as the theme of the collapse of the market economy.
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Activity Patterns
According to the data, the activity is limited to asking two questions during the plenary session on a single day, focusing on economic issues.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main adversary is the governing coalition and the minister, whose policies (tax hikes, excise duties) are being criticized both politically and ideologically. The criticism is intense, calling into question the government's commitment to the market economy and referencing the statements made by a coalition partner (Lauri Läänemets).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national economic policy issues, such as excise taxes and renewable energy fees, with no references to regional or local matters.
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Economic Views
The economic views strongly favor the market economy and consumption, stressing that consumption is the very foundation of a market economy. The speaker opposes the increase in electricity and fuel excise duties, arguing that it slows economic growth and impacts the baseline cost of numerous products.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on opposing laws related to raising excises and taxes, particularly concerning electricity and fuel excise duties. The speaker is clearly opposed to the proposed bill that seeks to reduce consumption.
2 Speeches Analyzed