Session Profile: Jüri Jaanson
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The political focus is on developing renewable energy and reducing bureaucracy, thereby supporting the acceleration of the green transition in a competitive manner. The speaker opposes expanding regulations on renewable energy (such as the requirement for an integrated permit), arguing that this would run counter to the goals of energy supply security and the green transition. He/She emphasizes strong cooperation between communities and developers and trusts the studies conducted by state institutions (the Health Board).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of environmental and energy policy, particularly in the context of the Industrial Emissions Act, integrated permits, and renewable energy regulations. He/She uses specific data (e.g., a wind turbine blade span of 243 meters) and refers to the positions and studies of institutions (the Environmental Board, the Health Board, the Ministry of Climate). He/She emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing knowledge and survey data when developing new parks.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal, businesslike, and procedural, especially when presenting the committee report, where the conveyance of procedural decisions and ministry positions dominates. He/She presents his/her views through logical arguments and facts, relying on the credibility of institutions (the Health Board). A brief procedural protest is lodged with the session chair regarding an error in the microphone usage system.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu plenary session, delivering several reports and questions, and also fulfilling the role of the representative for the leading committee. His/Her operational pattern includes active participation in the committee's site visits and meetings; for instance, yesterday he/she visited the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm to gather feedback from entrepreneurs.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed specifically at the bill initiated by the Isamaa faction, which concerns extending the requirement for an integrated permit to renewable energy projects. The criticism is rooted in policy and regulatory concerns, citing the Ministry of Climate's position that such regulation would actively undermine the goals of the green transition. Furthermore, he/she criticizes the measures chosen for a second bill—namely, establishing quotas for light personal mobility devices—as problematic.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes cooperation, referencing cross-party participation in the committee's site visit and the consensus decisions reached within the committee. He/She highlights, as a positive example, the excellent cooperation between developers and the local community (the rural municipality mayor) using the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm as a case study. He/She actively seeks feedback from businesses.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on specific regional development projects, primarily the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm. Emphasis is placed on involving and communicating with local communities and municipal authorities (the rural municipality mayor) to assess the impact of these developments and gauge community satisfaction.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
He/She supports the interests of renewable energy developers, emphasizing the need to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate development processes. He/She believes that the price of electricity is more likely to rise if wind farms are not developed, and considers entrepreneurs the best providers of feedback for impact assessments. He/She is opposed to regulations that would impose additional costs on businesses.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
On the topic of social issues, it focuses on the impacts of renewable energy on public health and communities, highlighting the credibility of the Health Board’s research and the absence of complaints. It also raises the question of the role of traffic education in reducing accidents involving light personal transporters, while simultaneously questioning the effectiveness of imposing numerical limits.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on processing the draft amendment to the Industrial Emissions Act, where the speaker presented the report of the lead committee, which recommended rejecting the bill (5 votes in favor, 1 against). He/She is also participating in discussions regarding the draft bill establishing limits for light personal vehicles and mopeds, where he/she is rather critical of the chosen measures.
6 Speeches Analyzed