Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-11
Political Position
The political stance is strongly value-based, stressing the primacy of the principles inherent in Estonian law and its value system, particularly concerning the application of foreign laws (e.g., surrogacy). Furthermore, the government is criticized for its passivity regarding the closure of the control line, citing historical inconsistencies in the Reform Party's foreign policy. The overall political framework combines an emphasis on protecting core values with questioning the efficacy of the government's current actions.
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Topic Expertise
The expert assessment focuses on analyzing the Estonian legal framework and value conflicts, highlighting a specific example concerning the legality of surrogacy in Estonia and the USA. It also demonstrates knowledge of political history by referencing the Reform Party's earlier foreign policy ideas, such as Urmas Paet's 2012 proposal for visa-free travel with Russia.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is formal and critical, using questions to highlight contradictions and call the government's actions into question. The focus is on logical appeal, requiring precise answers and clarification of the problems. A rhetorical question is employed to emphasize the priority of Estonian law.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government and the Reform Party, who are being criticized both for current inaction (failure to close the control line) and for their historical political direction (visa freedom with Russia). The criticism is intense and calls into question the government’s credibility and its ability to change course. The opponent’s actions are judged to be unreliable and inconsistent with Estonian values.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national and international topics, addressing the conflict between the Estonian legal space and foreign legislation (USA), as well as border security (the Russian direction). There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the topic of surrogacy, which is prohibited in Estonia, is highlighted, and there is a demand for prioritizing the principles of Estonian law and its value system in situations where citizens utilize foreign legislation. The raising of this issue points to a strong morally-based opposition to such practices.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards the government's lack of initiative (specifically, the proposal to close the control line) and the protection of the existing Estonian legal framework from external influences. Clarifications are also demanded from the rapporteur regarding the issues generated by the draft bills, underscoring a detailed interest in the consequences of the legislation.
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