Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

2025-03-13

Political Position
The political focus is directed at the question of COVID-19 vaccine safety, expressing strong skepticism regarding the adverse effects of mRNA vaccines (myocarditis, pericarditis). The speaker questions the activities of state institutions (the Health Board) and presents data suggesting a possible link between vaccination and excess mortality. This position is strongly opposed to established health policy and is framed as results-based criticism of the state's actions.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of public health and medical side effects (myocarditis, pericarditis), utilizing specific terminology and references to vaccines (Moderna, mRNA). The speaker supports their claims with concrete data, referencing mortality indicators from the Estonian Statistics Office and the vaccination policies of the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark).

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, interrogative, and challenging, employing the salutations "Esteemed Session Chair" and "Dear Presenter." The speaker primarily relies on logical and statistical appeals, presenting official data (the number of deaths per week) and demanding clarification regarding a potential cause-and-effect relationship. The tone is serious and concerned, calling the official narrative into question.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the Estonian Health Board and, more broadly, national health policy, which, in the speaker's assessment, has failed to acknowledge the dangers associated with COVID vaccines. The criticism is policy- and data-driven, calling into question the conclusions and actions of official authorities. The intensity of the criticism is moderate, expressed through direct questioning and the juxtaposition of data.

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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.

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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed toward Estonia's national healthcare policy and its statistical indicators. To support this argument, international benchmarks are utilized, specifically citing the decisions made by the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) regarding the cessation of Moderna vaccine administration.

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Economic Views
Insufficient data

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Social Issues
The social issue being addressed is public health and citizen safety concerning the national vaccination program. The speaker emphasizes potential health risks (myocarditis, pericarditis) and questions the capacity of state institutions to acknowledge these risks. The focus is on the statistical analysis of population mortality.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the critical assessment of existing healthcare policy and the activities of state institutions, rather than initiating new draft legislation. The speaker operates more as an interrogator and someone demanding accountability, requiring clarifications regarding the positions taken by the Health Board.

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