Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position centers on resolving the recurring debate over whether the ferry service should be paid or free. It strongly advocates for economic analysis to find a solution that yields the greatest benefit (through the revitalization of tourism and entrepreneurship). The approach is pragmatic and data-driven, with the aim of putting an end to the political squabbling.
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Topic Expertise
Expertise relates to regional transportation and economic impact assessment. It emphasizes the need for numerical evidence and analyses to evaluate the potential positive impact of the free service on tourism and business. It uses concepts such as "economic benefit" and "utility."
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal (addressing the chairman and the minister), but expresses mild frustration regarding the repetition of the subject ("Year after year, we have exactly the same issue"). It uses direct questions and emphasizes a logical, numbers-based solution, referring to the political debate as "pointless arguing."
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Activity Patterns
The demonstrated pattern of activity is connected with the submission of interpellations to the minister. This specific instance was a follow-up to a colleague's question, demonstrating activity on the topics of transport and regional policy.
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Opposition Stance
The critique is not aimed directly at the opponents, but rather at the procedural failure to resolve a recurring political dispute (which has been termed "endless wrangling") stemming from a lack of thorough analysis. The criticism targets the policy-making methodology, not the individuals involved.
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Collaboration Style
The action demonstrates a willingness to collaborate by continuing and supporting the issue initiated by good colleague Tanel Kiik. This points to a pattern of joint policy development and activity either within the faction or among coalition partners.
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Regional Focus
The focus is regional, addressing the future of the ferry connection, which is crucial for the economy and residents of the islands and coastal areas. Specific interest is directed toward prioritizing local residents and businesses.
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Economic Views
Economic views support public investments (free connectivity) provided that these investments yield greater economic benefit through the revitalization of tourism and the attraction of businesses. This approach favors metrics-based growth and considers offering the service free of charge as an economic lever.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at requiring the analytical work that underpins the policy. The priority is the development of a long-term strategy for transport connectivity, utilizing economic analysis, in order to resolve a recurring political problem.
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