Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political platform heavily emphasizes the protection of minors from pornography, stressing a values-based approach. The speaker sharply opposes the position of the coalition (Social Democrats, Estonia 200, Reform Party), which appears to favor cross-border solutions, instead demanding the implementation of specific domestic legislation. The stance is strong and uncompromising.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Estonian legal framework, referencing the Penal Code and its application in cases of serious cross-border crimes (murder, pedophilia, rape). This legal analogy is used to support the argument that domestic penalties are also necessary in matters of child protection. No data or statistics are presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is very sharp, sarcastic, and confrontational, employing strong rhetorical questions to cast doubt on the opposing side’s positions. The appeal is rather emotional and value-based, referencing serious crimes, and concludes with the ironic remark, "one big European family together."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the coalition parties (the Social Democrats, Estonia 200, and the Reform Party), who are being accused of failing to support child protection or favoring ineffective solutions. The criticism is political and intense, questioning the opponents' commitment to domestic legislation and comparing the situation to the regulation of serious crimes.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker adopts a confrontational style, sharply criticizing the coalition's positions and methods, and fails to propose any avenues for cooperation. A willingness to cooperate is clearly lacking, as they prioritize antagonism and rhetorical attacks instead.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly domestic, emphasizing the priority of Estonia’s own penal code and internal measures. The speaker criticizes opponents’ excessive concentration on cross-border solutions, demanding the preservation of national sovereignty in legislation.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social concern revolves around protecting minors from pornography, an issue addressed via a robust security and legal framework. This topic is directly connected to severe crimes like pedophilia and rape, underscoring the necessity for concrete sentencing.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Law 409 OE, which concerns the implementation of effective measures to protect minors from pornography. The speaker is a strong advocate for initiating and supporting domestic legislation, opposing reliance on waiting or cross-border solutions.
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