Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets

The political position is strongly directed against the current course of the green transition, which is considered economically unsustainable and "based on hope." At the same time, there is strong support for ensuring energy security through the use of domestic oil shale resources, emphasizing their strategic importance. The reduction of bureaucracy is also an important topic, demanded both as a goal in the coalition agreement and in specific legislative proposals. The political framework is strongly results-oriented and values-driven, criticizing the current system as "red" (meaning negative/in the red in terms of economy and logic).

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the energy sector, utilizing technical terminology such as fluidized bed technology, biomass co-firing, and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Specific economic indicators are referenced, including 200 million euros for balancing costs, and Professor Alar Konist of Tallinn University of Technology is cited. Furthermore, the speaker exhibits knowledge regarding structural reforms in judicial administration and the reduction of bureaucracy.

The rhetorical style is critical, insistent, and direct, especially concerning energy issues, where strong contrasts are employed (e.g., "green vs. red," "a return to truth and knowledge"). The appeals are primarily logical, relying on economic arguments, technical details, and expert opinions. The speaker uses emotionally charged phrases such as "no to wind propaganda" and emphasizes the obligations owed to the public.

The speaker is active during the plenary session, participating both by posing questions to the minister and the committee rapporteur, and by delivering a longer, substantive political statement. This pattern of activity includes inquiring about the specifics of concrete draft legislation (such as bureaucracy or input for reform) as well as presenting broad political positions.

Strong opposition is aimed at the government's green transition policy and its economic implementation, which is criticized as being system-disrupting and serving the business interests of specific entrepreneurs. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, accusing politicians of causing real economic damage under the guise of green energy rhetoric. There are no signs of compromise; instead, the demand is for a complete change in the current course.

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A strong regional focus is being placed on utilizing domestic resources and ensuring energy security, which is of national importance. Specifically, the Narva region is highlighted, with a proposal to build a new, more environmentally friendly power plant there, which would create jobs and bolster security.

Economic perspectives emphasize energy security, fair economic competition, and prioritizing domestic production based on its actual cost, independent of global market prices. They oppose massive subsidies and fees that distort the market and drive up electricity prices. The goal is to achieve a low electricity price, similar to Finland's, which would give the Estonian economy "full throttle," and they see the true potential of the circular economy in oil shale ash.

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The legislative focus is currently on analyzing the reform of court administration (the creation of the Council for Court Administration and Development), specifically addressing the reform's substance and its impact on reducing bureaucracy. The main political priority is amending the national energy strategy to support the oil shale energy sector and invest in a new power plant based on fluidized bed technology.