Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) - first reading
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to gender quotas or gender-based criteria, stressing that knowledge, education, and competence must take precedence. This is a value-based stance, which questions the attempt to improve society through such methods. The speaker considers the relevant bill "absurd" and "preposterous."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of social science research, citing the findings of a study on the happiness of female executives published in the international scientific journal Journal of Happiness Studies in 2017. The expertise centers on analyzing social consequences, utilizing the data to support a political stance.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly aggressive and emotional, employing strong negative judgments like "absurd" and "foolish." The speaker poses questions that cast doubt on the opponents' motives ("Why do you want to make women unhappy?"), supporting their stance with a reference to a scientific study.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the bill’s supporters, who are accused of submitting to the "lunacies of the left-radicals." The criticism is intense and ideological, questioning the opposing side's attempt to improve society and accusing them of making women unhappy.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and international scientific research; there is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
The text doesn't explicitly lay out economic views (on taxes, spending, or trade), but it does support a meritocratic approach when filling leadership positions. This stance is in opposition to regulatory intervention, such as gender quotas, thereby stressing the importance of competence.
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, gender quotas are at the forefront. They are strongly opposed, with critics arguing that they are absurd and make women unhappy. The emphasis is placed on individual competence rather than social intervention.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing Draft Bill 588 SE (the Draft Act amending the Securities Market Act). The speaker is opposed to the inclusion of gender criteria in the legislation concerning the filling of management positions.
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