Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Inquiry regarding the energy sector (no. 724)
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the European green policy, which is dubbed "green madness" and linked to corruption. The speaker firmly supports the use of oil shale electricity, stressing its affordability and stability, as it is exempt from CO2 taxes, excise duties, and high environmental fees. The focus is results-oriented, centered on ensuring cheap and stable energy for the people of Estonia.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the energy sector, using specific numerical data regarding Estonia's energy consumption and planned generation capacities. It is mentioned that Estonia's average consumption is 1,000 megawatts and the peak is 1,500 megawatts, while the current plans include 6,300 megawatts of capacity. The economic benefits of oil shale electricity are highlighted due to the absence of taxes.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is confrontational and critical, utilizing emotional and judgmental phrases such as "Europe's green madness" and comparisons ("Pippi's spunk"). The speaker employs an accusatory style, claiming that the opposing side's thinking has been muddled by corruption. The logical appeal is supported by specific data concerning energy consumption and planning.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at European green policy and the associated corruption, which, in the speaker's estimation, has compromised the government's political decisions. The criticism is intense and focuses on the policy's unreasonableness, particularly concerning the planning of excessive energy production capacities, the cost of which the Estonian people will have to bear.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, centering on Estonia's energy security and the cost implications for the Estonian people. Domestic oil shale power is preferred as the cheapest and most stable solution for supplying the country.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly advocates for affordable energy production, provided it is exempt from national and European taxation (CO2 tax, excise duties, environmental charges). The economic perspective highlights the necessity of protecting consumers, questioning why the Estonian populace must bear the cost of excessive and unnecessary planned energy production capacity.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on planning and regulation within the energy sector. The speaker is critical of the current plans, which stipulate excessively large production capacities (6300 MW) compared to actual consumption, and opposes the taxes and fees stemming from green policy that hinder the use of inexpensive oil shale electricity.
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