Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-23
Political Position
The political focus centers on the transparency of costs and consumer fees related to the synchronization of European electricity grids. This direction is policy-driven, emphasizing the need to clarify who covers the operating costs of island mode operation and what additional obligations consumers will incur. The objective is to ensure clarity for electricity consumers regarding the fees that will come into effect starting January 1st of next year.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the technical and financial aspects of the energy sector, using terms such as "islanding mode" and "synchronization." They also possess knowledge of the legislative process, inquiring about stakeholder involvement and the procedure for handling the draft bill. This expertise is further expressed in the demand to know the exact amount of the charges and the mechanisms for cost recovery.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and analytical, presenting questions about specific facts and figures to the presenter ("Dear Mario!"). The tone is businesslike and focuses on logical appeals, demanding clarification regarding cost coverage and additional fees charged to consumers.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity consists solely of posing two detailed questions during the plenary session on a single date, which points to active involvement in the discussion phase and the scrutiny of details.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is inquisitive and information-seeking, addressing the presenter directly. We wish to know whether consumer representative organizations were included as stakeholders in the drafting procedure, emphasizing procedural inclusion and transparency.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian electricity consumers), but it also includes an international comparison. Specifically, questions are asked about covering the costs of island operation in neighboring countries: Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on consumer protection and financial transparency. Emphasis is placed on the significant obligations consumers will incur, and precise information is demanded regarding the size of the new fees, effective January 1st of next year.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the proceedings of the draft bill concerning energy synchronization. Priority is given to ensuring clarity regarding consumer obligations and costs, as well as the procedural correctness of stakeholder engagement during the drafting process.
2 Speeches Analyzed