Session Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-21
Political Position
The political platform is strongly opposed to the rising tax burden (VAT, income tax) and EU bureaucracy (sustainability reporting/ESG), which is viewed as ideological pressure. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the economic recession, social inequality (pensioners, the less affluent), and freedom of enterprise. The position is strongly confrontational and value-driven, focusing on defending the autonomy of businesses and criticizing the activities of state-owned enterprises (RMK). The politician warns of the resulting loss of the sense of fairness and the ensuing chaos caused by the tax hikes.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding the complexity and cost of sustainability reporting (ESG), describing its impact on supply chains, gender balance, and the necessity of expensive consultants. Furthermore, the speaker highlighted their understanding of the social and economic ramifications of tax hikes (VAT, income tax), citing the unemployment figures (over 64,000) and inflation. Specific questions were also raised concerning the effect of biofuel prices and the legitimacy of RMK (State Forest Management Centre) granting building rights.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, critical, and at times ideologically charged, especially concerning tax policy and European Union bureaucracy. Strong emotional and metaphorical expressions are used (e.g., "choking grip," "senseless burden," "green accounting gone over with a red pencil"). Despite formal considerations, the tone is generally accusatory, criticizing the indifferent and uncomprehending looks of the coalition deputies.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is highly active during the plenary session, posing short and pointed questions to both the presenters and the minister, and also delivering one long, ideologically charged speech. This pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on the detailed scrutiny of legislation and oppositional questioning across multiple topics within a single day's sitting.
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Opposition Stance
Fierce opposition is aimed at the ruling coalition, especially the Reform Party, which is accused of breaking promises made to pensioners and burdening poorer people. Criticism is also leveled at the "European Union's leftist bureaucracy" and the ideological dreams of EU officials. The politician criticizes opponents for their lack of knowledge and indifference, demanding a permanent end to regulatory "stupidity."
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce. The speeches focus on criticizing government and European Union regulations and raising questions, but there are no references to cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party action.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (Estonian entrepreneurs, the activities of the State Forest Management Centre (RMK), economic recession) and international (European Union regulations, the price of biofuel on the world market). The impact of Estonian tourism on Finnish tourists is mentioned, referencing the competitiveness of tourism enterprises.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly liberal and highly supportive of entrepreneurial freedom, opposing any increase in the tax burden (income tax, VAT) or bureaucracy (ESG). They emphasize the necessity of focusing on job creation, exports, and productivity. A warning is issued that raising taxes during an economic downturn will lead to deliberate tax evasion and the proliferation of under-the-table payments.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues is economic inequality, particularly the ability of pensioners and low-income individuals to cope, as they are the ones most heavily impacted by tax hikes. Ideologically, there is opposition to social requirements that interfere with corporate management (such as gender balance and diversity), viewing these demands as ideological pressure.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing draft legislation that increases administrative and tax burdens, particularly concerning sustainability reporting and tax increases. The politician supports postponing the deadline for the reporting obligation but demands the complete abolition of the requirement. Furthermore, attention is focused on examining the activities of state-owned enterprises (RMK), the impact analyses of new regulations, and control mechanisms (fines).
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