Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-10
Political Position
The political position strongly emphasizes sovereignty and opposes Brussels bureaucracy, especially concerning environmental taxation. They reject the expansion of CO2 quotas to new sectors, labeling it an "ideological experiment" that harms the Estonian people and businesses. These viewpoints are strongly value-based, stressing the necessity of defending Estonian interests against the European Union's "mad experiments."
17 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Knowledge of public health (vaccination, the WHO's role) and evidence-based claims is demonstrated, challenging the minister's assertions as being inconsistent with scientific findings. European Union directives, CO2 taxation, and related compensation mechanisms for businesses are also discussed in detail. The necessity of a science-based understanding is emphasized in both healthcare and economic policy.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is sharply critical and combative, employing strong emotional and labeling expressions (e.g., "green racket," "fake science," "bottomless black hole"). Appeals are made regarding economic damage and the threat to sovereignty, accusing the opposing side (the liberal majority) of being detached from reality. Rhetorical questions are used to highlight contradictions.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The debates have been concentrated on a single plenary session date, demonstrating active participation in interpellations and the discussion of draft legislation. A recurring pattern is the highlighting of contradictions, insufficient information, and procedural issues presented by ministers and rapporteurs. This activity involves the critical scrutiny of both health policy and economic policy.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Strong opposition is directed at the government and the "liberal majority," who are accused of importing bureaucracy and taxes that burden Estonian businesses. Separately, Minister Joller is criticized for controversial stances (WHO, vaccination) and claims that contradict science. Brussels bureaucracy is considered the source of dangerous and "insane experiments."
17 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation takes place internally within the faction, making a proposal to terminate the draft bill on behalf of the EKRE faction. There is a complete lack of any reference to a willingness to compromise or engage in cross-party cooperation; rather, the emphasis is placed on opposition to the government's policy.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is placed on the sovereignty of the Estonian state, the competitiveness of the economy, and the overall standard of living for the Estonian people. International topics are also covered, such as the activities of the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Union directives, particularly those related to the shipping sector. There are no specific local or regional projects.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic platform is staunchly opposed to taxes and regulations, particularly concerning CO2 quotas, which are claimed to deepen the recession and diminish Estonia's competitiveness. It is stressed that taxation is artificial and onerous, serving primarily to enrich bureaucratic structures and large corporations. They support eliminating the burden placed on businesses.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The text addresses social issues within the context of healthcare policy, criticizing the minister's controversial attitude toward the authority of the WHO and the visit to Russia. Furthermore, the minister's statement linking vaccination to religious motives ("a duty before God") is challenged.
17 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing a directive imported from the European Union concerning the extension of CO2 taxation to a new sector. A proposal was made to suspend the second reading of the draft bill, citing its detrimental impact on the Estonian economy and the threat it poses to sovereignty. Furthermore, procedural correctness is emphasized, and clarification is demanded regarding the missing information (letters of protest).
17 Speeches Analyzed