Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker adopts a distinctly environmentally friendly position, strongly supporting the use of renewable energy (solar and wind power) and sharply criticizing the oil shale energy sector. He/She stresses that solar and wind are "eternal" energy sources, even citing the Bible to bolster the argument. This position is value-driven, merging environmental protection with religious references.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker honestly admits that the environment and oil shale energy are not his area of expertise, but he demonstrates thorough knowledge of the environmental impacts of oil shale mining. He uses detailed technical terms and data: waste rock, pyrite oxidation, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. This knowledge clearly stems from research rather than practical experience.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs emotional and persuasive rhetoric, combining humor (a joke about "random energy"), religious references (the Bible), and scientific facts. The style is direct and passionate, drawing a contrast between the "eternity" of solar/wind power and the harmfulness of oil shale. The speech is structured factually but is emotionally charged.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker points out that they listened to the session from their office, which suggests passive participation in the discussion. They intervened spontaneously, reacting to the term "incidental energy" they had heard. There is not enough data to assess other patterns of activity.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker indirectly criticizes the national-conservative party, hinting that they should better understand religious values. He/She opposes the proponents of oil shale energy who, in his/her opinion, ignore environmental damage and present oil shale as a "free" alternative. The criticism is primarily political in nature.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data to evaluate the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
The speaker mentions specific Estonian regions: the Nursipalu training ground and the Rail Baltic project, emphasizing land use conflicts arising from oil shale mining. The focus is clearly on the local level, addressing environmental problems specific to Estonia.
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Economic Views
The speaker stresses that oil shale is neither "free" nor "cheap" once environmental costs are factored in. They advocate for investments in renewable energy as a more economically sound alternative. The economic outlook is viewed through the prism of environmental protection.
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Social Issues
There isn't enough data regarding traditional social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is participating in the debate on amending the Electricity Market Act, focusing specifically on energy policy issues. They are clearly a proponent of renewable energy and an opponent of oil shale energy, but they are not submitting any concrete legislative proposals.
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