Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
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 position centers on critical opposition to large-scale wind energy projects (approximately 1,000 turbines), highlighting the lack of knowledge concerning their potential harm to human health. The stance is heavily procedural, criticizing the implementation of detailed plans and public discussions without adequate knowledge regarding health and safety. This represents strong resistance to the current pace and structure of planning.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy production (wind turbines/generators) and planning procedures, citing specific figures (1,000 wind turbines, the height of the TV Tower). This professional knowledge is utilized to question the links between health safety and legislation (specifically, the Public Health Act and the Social Affairs Committee). The speaker specifically references the statement made by the representative of the Health Board as proof of the lack of knowledge.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and concerned, highlighting the "astonishing" lack of knowledge at the official level. The speaker employs logical argumentation, drawing upon institutional citations (the Health Board, the Social Committee) and addressing specific resident concerns. The style remains formal, focusing on factual evidence and procedural shortcomings.
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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in the sessions of the Social Affairs Committee, where the Public Health Act was processed. The speaker has posed specific questions to the representative of the Health Board, indicating an active role in legislative oversight.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the authorities (especially the Health Board and the planners) for procedural negligence. The opposition is directed at the policy that allows detailed planning and public discussions to be carried out, despite the lack of knowledge regarding the danger wind turbines pose to human health. The attacks are policy-based and procedural.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed toward specific local communities that are directly affected by the wind farms. Particular attention is drawn to the concerns of island residents and people living near the Tootsi wind farm, 30% of whom have filed complaints.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern revolves around public health and safeguarding it against the potential detrimental effects of the proposed wind farms. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for public debates and planning to be evidence-based in order to guarantee the safety of the residents.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the Social Affairs Committee handling the processing of the Public Health Act. The objective is to ensure that the legislation mandates adequate knowledge and studies before the planning of major infrastructure projects (such as wind farms). The speaker is critical regarding how the existing legislation is being applied in the planning process.
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