Agenda Profile: Peeter Ernits
Inquiry regarding the ferry connection to the Estonian islands (no. 789)
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker raises the issue of the quality and operation of public service, focusing on the unusual overcrowding of the Saaremaa ferry connection. The attitude toward the service provision is critical, stemming from personal observation and concern for the comfort and safety of passengers. The focus is rather on evaluating the service's performance (performance-driven assessment).
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Topic Expertise
The assessment is limited to personal experience with the specific ferry line (Tõll, Saaremaa) and its usual conditions. The speaker emphasizes that the situation witnessed was unusual, but does not use technical terms or statistics, relying purely on anecdotal evidence.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is informative, yet highly personal and descriptive, employing colorful and occasionally non-standard expressions (e.g., "chubby ladies," "herring-damp"). The tone is one of surprise and concern, primarily appealing to visual imagery and the personal shock caused by the observed situation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern shows recent engagement with the Saaremaa ferry service (having traveled the previous evening). They mention that they are not a regular ferry user, indicating that the raising of this topic was prompted by a specific, unusual occurrence.
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Opposition Stance
The address is directed at the minister as an interpellation, criticizing the operational organization of the service (ferry traffic) and the result (the cramming of cars). The criticism is aimed at the procedure and performance, not at direct political opponents.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The speaker maintains a strong regional focus, specifically addressing the transport links to the Estonian islands (Saaremaa). Emphasis is placed on the service quality of the specific ferry (Tõll) and the situation of the passengers.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight of the executive branch and questions concerning the functioning of services (a query/interpellation to the minister). Specific draft laws, amendments, or legislative priorities are not mentioned.
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