Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-22
Political Position
The political focus is on the activities of local authorities (LAs), emphasizing the necessity of aligning development plans and comprehensive spatial plans, alongside ensuring procedural clarity. A moderately critical stance is also expressed regarding the funding and expediency of new tasks (such as public order units) imposed by the state on LAs. The approach remains pragmatic, budget-driven, and aimed at improving the substance of policy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of local government planning and administration, utilizing technical terminology such as the development plan, comprehensive plan, and budget strategy, and referencing specific sections (§ 37). This professional knowledge is also apparent in questions concerning the traditional division of roles in public order and the planning of areas designated for wind energy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and inquisitive, focusing on logical and procedural arguments, and posing detailed questions to the presenter regarding the resolution of contradictions. Figurative and skeptical comparisons ("Wild West," "their own sheriff") are employed to cast doubt on the expediency of the new law enforcement unit. The tone is formal and concerned.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the substance of the draft bill, which creates conflicts (in planning) or imposes new, potentially unfunded obligations on local governments (public order enforcement). The opposition is policy- and procedure-based, not personal, and is expressed through the raising of questions and doubts.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on the local level, addressing the administrative structure, planning, and public order duties of local governments (municipalities and cities). The planning of wind energy sites is mentioned as an example, which is a topic of regional significance.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline, stressing that any new local government mandates must be aligned with the national budget. The speaker calls for the state, when imposing new obligations, to also provide local authorities with the necessary corresponding financial backing.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social theme under discussion is public order and law enforcement, where the speaker questions the delegation of the state's law enforcement function to local governments. Concern is expressed regarding the expediency and structure of creating new law enforcement units, citing the traditional role of the state.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on draft legislation concerning local government organization and planning, particularly regarding the coordination of development plans and comprehensive plans, and the establishment of public order units. The speaker acts as a critical reviewer of the draft and poses questions, highlighting the practical issues of implementing the law.
2 Speeches Analyzed