Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Inquiry Regarding the Development of Nuclear Energy in Estonia (No. 786)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's actions, focusing on the lack of clear direction and inefficient management. The most pressing issues are the aimlessness of energy policy and the inconsistency of tax policy, which indicates criticism based purely on performance. The speaker warns that the state is losing its capacity to implement major projects.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and large-scale project management, drawing comparisons with other nations (such as Ukraine's climate law and railway projects). He/She highlights the state's limited capacity for executing major infrastructure projects, using these comparisons to illustrate Estonia's slow pace. Particular emphasis is placed on the slow development of the European standard gauge railway.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and urgent, employing direct rhetorical questions to challenge the minister ("Doesn't it seem to you...?"). The speaker relies on logical arguments based on highlighting the inconsistency of the policy (taxes, lack of focus). Dramatic exaggeration is used, warning that "the lost decade will soon turn into two."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government, which is sharply criticized for a lack of focus, inconsistent policies, and the inability to deliver major projects. The criticism targets the inefficiency of the policies and the confusing messages, which are damaging the country’s reputation among investors. There is no expression of willingness to compromise; instead, the government’s systemic failure is being emphasized.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on major national projects (energy and tax policy) and the overall governance capacity of the state. An international comparison, specifically using the example of Ukraine, is drawn to highlight Estonia's slow pace in adopting the climate law and constructing the railway. Specific local or regional issues are not discussed.
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Economic Views
The speaker sharply criticizes the inconsistent tax policy and financial management, characterizing it as an erratic "now you have money, now you don't" approach ("raha pole, raha on"). The main economic concern is the impact these mixed messages have on potential investors and the overall investment climate. He/She advocates for a clear direction and consistency in the country's economic governance.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at the government's inability to finalize major legislative processes (e.g., the Climate Act) and infrastructure projects (the European standard gauge railway). The speaker criticizes the lack of accomplishments and the state's low capacity for executing major projects.
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