Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas
Investigation into the dissemination of misleading information to the public (no. 765)
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker takes a firm stance on issues of national security and transparency, demanding the disclosure of the targets of the GRU attack. He/She categorically rejects 75 years of classification, justifying this by the need to strengthen society and combat conspiracy theories. The position is primarily value-based, stressing the importance of knowing the truth in ensuring national strength. He/She also suspects that the incident is being exploited for domestic political gain.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Russian Federation’s hostile activities, particularly the mechanisms used by the GRU for recruitment and blacklisting. He goes into detail about the categories of potential targets (politicians, journalists, military personnel, officials), showing a clear understanding of security threat assessment. To support his arguments, he draws upon his personal experience of being blacklisted by Russia.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, demanding, and critical, particularly regarding the government's actions, which are characterized as "vagueness and deliberate obfuscation." The speaker focuses on logical questions and appeals to society's need for knowledge in order to become stronger. He uses a personal example—being declared an enemy by Russia—to lend weight to his arguments.
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Activity Patterns
The speech was delivered during a Riigikogu session as part of an interpellation, where the speaker noted that they were originally supposed to pose a question, indicating active involvement in the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the government or the ministry that decided to classify the targets of the attack, accusing them of procedural impropriety and a lack of transparency. Criticism is also leveled against those who spread conspiracy theories and Putin’s narratives, as well as those attempting to exploit the incident for domestic political gain. The criticism is intense and demands accountability.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referred approvingly to the important points presented by Riina Solman, which indicates a willingness to support issues raised by others. Direct cross-party cooperation or the seeking of compromise on this particular matter was not mentioned.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on national security and international relations, especially in the context of Russia’s aggressive behavior and the support for Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on standing up for Estonian interests, alongside the suspicion of using the situation to gain domestic political advantage.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker emphasizes the balance between freedom of speech and security, defending the interests of those who have dared to voice critical views regarding Russia. The objective is to ensure public awareness of the threats so that people are not afraid to stand up for the interests of Estonia and Ukraine. He/She opposes the spread of conspiracy theories.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the interpellation concerning the dissemination of misleading information to the public and the classification of security intelligence. The speaker is acting as a proponent of transparency, posing clarifying questions regarding the government's actions.
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