Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-18
Political Position
The political focus is on the procedural irregularities in wind energy development and the associated invisible health risks (infrasound). The speaker strongly opposes the government's actions, which permit the construction of wind turbines before the Health Board and the Ministry of Climate have developed adequate understanding and solutions regarding these hazards. The position is highly critical of the government's actions and timing, emphasizing that risk assessments must precede construction.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of wind energy and associated health risks (infrasound), referencing specific WHO 2018 guidelines and the roster of emerging diseases. They utilize technical terminology and test the opposing party's knowledge, demanding the presentation of concrete facts. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of the lack of knowledge within the Health Board (Terviseamet) and the Ministry of Climate (Kliimaministeerium), as well as the deadlines set for finding solutions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, demanding, and direct, especially in the second speech, where the opponent’s intellect and knowledge are scrutinized. Strong metaphors are employed, comparing the danger of infrasound to radioactive radiation in order to highlight the seriousness and invisibility of the issue. The speaker demands fact-based answers, rejecting vague references to “common sense.”
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the Ministry of Climate and the Health Board for their lack of knowledge and inaction, which allows construction work to continue. Opposition is also directed at a specific presenter, who is being pressed for fact-based answers and is accused of giving vague replies and invoking the use of "common sense." The criticism is intense and focuses on procedural failure.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus lies on national regulation and the actions taken by ministries regarding the development of wind energy and the approval of detailed planning documents. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned, even though the subject matter directly affects local construction projects.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is too little data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social concern is public health and safety, linked to the infrasound generated by wind turbines and the resulting associated illnesses. It is stressed that national agencies are ignoring potential risks affecting the populace, despite referencing WHO guidelines.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the procedural correctness involved in issuing detailed planning schemes and building permits, as well as on regulatory oversight. The speaker is taking the opposing stance, demanding that health and environmental impact assessments must precede construction and the approval of plans, while criticizing the current rapid pace of building.
2 Speeches Analyzed