Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on protecting public health, particularly regarding the infrasound generated by wind farms. The speaker expresses strong, policy- and evidence-based opposition to continuing these developments, stressing that the state lacks the necessary knowledge and measurement capacity to assess the safety of infrasound. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the low participation of the ruling coalition (the Reform Party and Eesti 200) in the discussion of this crucial issue.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates detailed knowledge of the public health law procedure and technical parameters, referencing specific frequency ranges (below 10 hertz) and state officials. The presenter emphasizes the lack of knowledge and measuring equipment in the field of infrasound in Estonia, highlighting the positions of the ministry representative and the Health Board.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and questioning, focusing on logical appeals, referencing specific dates and meetings to prove the lack of state knowledge. A rhetorical question is used to call into question both the credibility of the experts and the presence and seriousness of the coalition deputies.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to active participation in the work of the Social Affairs Committee (December 2) and meetings with representatives of the Health Board in February, which demonstrates consistent development of the topic and communication with official authorities. This suggests a pattern where knowledge is acquired through direct contacts and committee work.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the coalition parties (the Reform Party and Eesti 200), who are being criticized for their procedurally low attendance at the hearing. Furthermore, representatives of the ministry and "so-called experts" are being criticized for their lack of knowledge and incompetence when assessing the safety of infrasound.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national regulation and public health law concerning the planning of wind farms across Estonia. There is no specific regional focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is public health and the security of the living environment, highlighting the need to protect residents from the potentially harmful effects of infrasound generated by wind turbines. This is framed as a matter of a national knowledge deficit.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on Bill 569 OE, which calls for a temporary suspension of wind farm planning. The speaker is an active supporter, emphasizing the need to update the Public Health Act to establish methodology and limit values for measuring infrasound.
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