Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-12-17
Political Position
The political position is firmly against the draft bill that mandates sustainability reporting for companies. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the restriction of entrepreneurial freedom and the imposition of left-liberal ideologies onto the economy. The content and consequences of the bill are presented as seriously concerning, comparing them to planned economies and communist systems.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding sustainability reporting (ESG) requirements and their economic impact, referencing the scope of reporting (environmental, social, and governance areas) and implementation costs. Specific requirements concerning diversity, inclusion commitments, and investment in IT systems are mentioned. The speaker is also familiar with the substantive requirements of social standards (e.g., gender identity, sexual orientations).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, condemnatory, and emotional, employing strong ideological analogies (communism, planned economy) and cautionary language. Rhetorical questions and exaggerations are used (e.g., hiring homosexual leaders to avoid a fine), and appeals are made to the listeners' sense of shame or compassion. The discourse is direct and emphasizes ideological conflict.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the bill's supporters in the Riigikogu and the Brussels bureaucracy, which is imposing ideological standards. The criticism is intense and ideological, accusing opponents of subjecting entrepreneurship to left-liberal values and communist practices. There is also opposition to the bill being processed in the Economic Affairs Committee, with the counter-proposal being the creation of an Ideology Committee.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed towards international (Brussels directives) and national issues, addressing Estonian business more broadly. Specific regional projects or local communities are not emphasized, although reference is made, for instance, to the metal industry and a cowshed.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly supportive of free enterprise and anti-regulation, emphasizing that businesses should focus on value creation, profit generation, and economic growth. They oppose extensive bureaucracy and the additional costs that arise from the pursuit of ideological objectives, viewing this as being in direct conflict with the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship.
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Social Issues
On social issues, the position is strongly opposed to the mandatory promotion of diversity and inclusion in companies, labeling it the imposition of leftist ideologies. Criticisms are leveled against requirements to monitor social genders and sexual orientations, as well as the creation of facilities for Muslim prayer times, fearing the emergence of a "dictatorship of the minority."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing a draft bill regarding mandatory sustainability reporting and its integration with the annual financial report. The speaker is a strong adversary of this legislative initiative, highlighting its economic detriment, unrealistic timelines, and ideological nature.
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