Agenda Profile: Varro Vooglaid

Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)

2025-01-13

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political focus is on energy security and infrastructure vulnerability. The speaker questions the pace of phasing out oil shale energy, deeming it premature, especially considering the Estlink 2 cable incident and the plans to decouple from the Russian electricity grid. The stance is moderately opposed to the existing phase-out schedule, stressing the need for caution and prioritizing security considerations.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker addresses specific energy topics such as the Estlink 2 submarine cable, oil shale power generation, and the disconnection from the Russian electricity grid. He demonstrates awareness of infrastructure vulnerability but openly admits that he is not an expert in the field.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and question-oriented, focusing on the logical connection between infrastructure vulnerability and energy policy. The tone is formal and cautious, presenting its viewpoint more as a question regarding the potential shift in the government's perspective following the recent incident.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the timeline of the government's energy policy, particularly the speed at which it plans to phase out oil shale energy. The criticism is policy-driven, citing the premature nature of these plans given the existing security threats and infrastructure vulnerability.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the continuation of colleague Rain Epler's question, which indicates a certain overlap of topics with other politicians. More detailed information is lacking regarding direct cooperation or readiness to compromise.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy policy and international infrastructure (Estlink 2, connection with Russia). A specific regional emphasis has not been mentioned, although the issue of oil shale is linked to Ida-Virumaa.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on questioning the government's recovery and resilience plan and the policy concerning the use of oil shale energy, structured as an official interpellation. Direct initiation or support of new legislative bills is not mentioned.

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