Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-04-15
Political Position
The political stance heavily emphasizes the protection of citizens against financial fraud, particularly concerning scam calls, which have resulted in significant financial losses (40 million euros). This position is outcome-driven, criticizing the ministry's inaction and demanding serious, concrete measures. The speaker calls for extensive public awareness campaigns and the restriction of fraud based on artificial intelligence.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the scale of cybercrime and financial fraud, citing a specific loss amount (€40 million) and referring to the technical aspects of artificial intelligence-based fraudulent calls. The expert analysis is aimed at demanding solutions via awareness campaigns and technological limitations.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and demanding, posing direct and accusatory questions to the minister. Rhetorical questions are used to cast doubt on the ministry's intentions and seriousness, hinting at a cynical attitude ("Is it not the case that we should just take the money from the simple-minded?").
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism targets the inaction of the minister and the ministry, who stand accused of taking insufficient measures and maintaining a passive attitude. The criticism is intense and highly political, casting doubt on the government's genuine willingness to seriously address the issue, especially since the ministry is only offering recommendations, not actual solutions.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing a widespread issue (scam calls) that impacts "our people" throughout Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic focus centers on the financial protection of citizens and safeguarding existing assets against fraud, highlighting losses amounting to 40 million euros. Information is missing regarding broader taxation, fiscal policy, or regulations.
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Social Issues
The social issue being addressed is the safety and protection of citizens, specifically safeguarding vulnerable groups (referencing older adults/grandparents) from financial fraud. The emphasis is on the state’s obligation to ensure security and prevent harm through extensive public awareness campaigns.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at demanding new regulations and comprehensive action plans regarding the use of artificial intelligence in fraud and the organization of awareness campaigns. The speaker is both demanding these initiatives and acting as a critic, putting pressure on the executive branch.
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