Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

2024-11-04

Political Position
The most prominent topic is the government's drug policy and the alleged drug use by members of the coalition parties. A strong challenge is being mounted against the government's credibility, questioning their ability to formulate adequate policy. This stance is strongly value-based and focuses on the coalition's moral inadequacy.

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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates knowledge of specific media studies and methods (cocaine rapid tests) related to the spread of narcotics within the political community. The topical expertise centers on the social and ethical aspects of drug policy, utilizing a specific journalistic case to support the political argument.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational and accusatory, using a specific and scandalous story from a journalistic investigation as the basis for the political attack. The issue raised is direct and intense, aimed at calling into question the moral authority of the minister and the coalition. The rhetoric relies on an emotional and moral appeal.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the coalition parties, who are being criticized for their personal conduct and drug use. The criticism is intense and focuses on the ethical dimension, suggesting that their personal habits are influencing national decisions.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (Estonian drug policy), even though the events in question (election parties) took place in Tallinn. There is no regional or local emphasis.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is drug use and the related narcotics policy. The speaker emphasizes the moral responsibility of the political elite and links the coalition's alleged close relationship with drugs to the influencing of national decisions.

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Legislative Focus
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