Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas

Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

2025-05-05

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on the inefficiency of regional policy and the depopulation of rural areas. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's actions, deeming the implemented measures (subsidies, credit opportunities) insufficient. This is results-based criticism, which calls into question the government's ability to implement a genuinely effective policy.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker is familiar with specific measures for supporting rural development (grants, credit facilities) and is able to assess their impact. They demonstrate awareness of the demographic and economic consequences, such as the depopulation of rural areas and the loss of services and jobs.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and critical, utilizing logical argumentation: existing measures have failed to yield results and are consequently insufficient. The tone is directly provocative, presenting the minister with a pointed question concerning the lack of a functioning regional policy.

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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.

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Opposition Stance
The primary confrontation is directed at the government and the responsible minister, whose actions are considered ineffective. The criticism addresses shortcomings in both the implementation and the substance of the policy, directly questioning the government's capability to execute relevant policy.

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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.

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Regional Focus
The focus is squarely on national regional policy and the overall situation in rural areas. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of supporting rural development and addressing negative trends, such as depopulation and the loss of services and jobs in rural areas.

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Economic Views
The speaker supports national intervention measures (grants, credit opportunities) for revitalizing the rural economy, but deems the current implementation a failure. The emphasis is on preserving economic activity (jobs) and services in rural areas.

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Social Issues
Social issues are indirectly addressed through the loss of services in rural areas, which points to a decline in the quality of life. Specific socio-political topics are absent.

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Legislative Focus
Data is scarce.

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